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

Campanile

1926 1976

October 3, 2015

1. Campanile Marker

Inscription. "Erected as an enduring monument to memorialize Louisiana's sons and daughters who died in World War I. The memorial was funded and dedicated April 30, 1926 by General John R. McQuigg, National Commander of the American Legion"

Erected 1976.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. 30° 24.866′ N, 91° 10.729′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Memorial can be reached from Tower Drive south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located on the left side of front entrance to the LSU Memorial Bell Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Louisiana State University (here, next to this marker); Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Grant College / Sea Grant College (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

October 3, 2015

2. Campanile Marker

October 3, 2015

3. Campanile

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2015. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.