Luisiana, La

Small locality founded in 1768 as part of the settlement plans of Charles III for the countryside of the provinces of Cordoba and Seville. The goal was to have settlers cultivate the land so as to eradicate the activity of bandits in Sierra Morena.

The town differs from those of Andalusia with its straight streets and simple houses, all of which have a cattlepen in back.

Despite its relatively short history, it has some interesting monuments, such as the Church of the Inmaculada Concepción, the Casa de Postas, the Posá and the Pósito Municipal.

History

There are historical references of the existence of settlements prior to the foundation of the town. Artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age, Tartessians, Iberians, Romans and Visigoths have also been discovered.
The town was founded in 1768, during the reign of Charles III. Its name is the result of joining the names of the royal infants Luis and Ana. Like others localities of the region, it was created as part of a plan to populate Sierra Morena and thus combat the activity of bandits in the AREA. Most of the settlers were German Catholics whose names and customs still exist.
The King and his retinue used to stay a the "Casa de Postas", located in the main street of the town.
The first Town Council was constituted in 1835, following the abolition by the queen Maria Cristina of the Privileges of New Localities (Fuero de las Nuevas Poblaciones).