Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Lafayette Building
By legend, the Marquis de Lafayette is said to have visited Judge Tessier here in 1825.
Erected by City Of Baton Rouge.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list.
Location. 30° 27.005′ N, 91° 11.365′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 342 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge LA 70801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Hilton Capitol Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Sumter Saloon (about 400 feet away); Baton Rouge Sit-Ins (about 500 feet away); Bill Conti (about 700 feet away); Third Street (about 700 feet away); Morgan House Site (about 800 feet away); Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.