Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Oak Ridge, Louisiana Jail
circa 1850
Mrs. Emily Murphy of Oak Ridge, Louisiana donated the jail for the McEnery Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 30° 24.662′ N, 91° 6.899′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker can be reached from Essen Lane near Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south. Located on the grounds of the LSU Rural Life Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge LA 70808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ship's Bell... (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Single-Pen Slave Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dog-Trot House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cane Grinder (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th Century Style Sugar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 586 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.