Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Beauregard Town

November 6, 2009

1. Beauregard Town Marker

Inscription. In 1806 Elias Beauregard commissioned Ira C. Kneeland to subdivide his plantation and sold lots at public auction. Baton Rouge's first large real estate project, bounded by North, South and East Boulevards and the river, was centered around a Cathedral Square.

Erected by City of Baton Rouge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. 30° 26.611′ N, 91° 11.035′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Government Street (State Highway 73) and Napoleon Street, on the right when traveling west on Government Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. School For The Deaf (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Philemon Thomas (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Beauregard Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Governor's Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Mestrovic Court (approx. ¼ mile away); Flag of the State of Louisiana (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flag of the Confederate States of America (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 5, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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