Old State Capitol
Old State Capitol
River Road & North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Erected 1847-48
Razed by fire 1862.
Seat of State
Government
1850-1862 1882-1932.
Erected 1992 by Isaac Monet Chapter National Society Colonial Dames.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list.
Location. 30° 26.799′ N, 91° 11.325′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker can be reached from North Boulevard. Located in the East (rear) entrance portico of the Old State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Baton Rouge (a few steps from this marker); Marcha de Galvez (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Early Gunsmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Capture of Baton Rouge by Galvez, 1779
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018.
