Poll: Five women with Louisiana ties are some of the most iconic in US history

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- A new poll showing the 200 most beloved heroines in the United States names five women with ties to Louisiana's history.

A poll by Somewang had 3,000 respondents and focused on women who broke barriers and fought for equality.

According to the poll, the top three heroines in the U.S. are Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman and Abagail Adams.

Five women with Louisiana ties were named in the Top 200. These women include Mahalia Jackson...