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

Pentagon Buildings

 
 
Pentagon Buildings Marker image. Click for full size.
June 17, 2005
1. Pentagon Buildings Marker
Inscription. Constructed 1819-1822 to house U.S. troops. Used as a garrison from 1822-1877 except from 1861-1862 when held by Confederates. From 1886-1925 these buildings and grounds were the site of Louisiana State University.
 
Erected 1968 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationWar, US Civil.
 
Location. 30° 27.331′ N, 91° 11.335′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from North 3rd Street south of State Capitol Drive, on the right when traveling south. 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. Ole War Skule (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Of Baton Rouge, 1862 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amédé Ardoin Lemon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Pentagon Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bogalusa to Baton Rouge March (about 300 feet away); Sigma Iota (about 300 feet away); First Air Mail Flight (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
 
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One of 2 same Markers located on the grounds of building. This one is located inside the grounds of the building.
 
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July 30, 2016
2. Pentagon Buildings Marker
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August 14, 2015
3. Pentagon Buildings
Pentagon buildings, taken from top of State Capitol building.
Pentagon Buildings image. Click for full size.
August 14, 2015
4. Pentagon Buildings
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2015. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 18, 2015.   2. submitted on July 31, 2016.   3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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