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From when Louisiana was French.

Travellers from the North had to change their money, and the 10-franc coin had the word 'DIX' on one side. This coin was known as the Dixie.

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Named after Jeremiah Dixon.

Famous for the Mason Dixon line.

He was very prominent in the area.

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