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

Flag of the State of Louisiana

Adopted 1912

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

1. Flag of the State of Louisiana Marker

Inscription. The first usage of the Pelican Flag as emblematic of Louisiana in unknown, but references to flags with a pelican design were made long before the Civil War. The flag was officially adopted by the State Legislature July 1, 1912. On the flag appears Louisiana's motto: Union, Justice, Confidence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1912.

Location. 30° 26.729′ N, 91° 11.315′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker can be reached from St. Louis Street, 0.1 miles North Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located in the Galvez Plaza courtyard, behind the Clerk of Court building. 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. Flag of the Confederate States of America (here, next to this marker); Flag of West Florida (a few steps from this marker); Flag of Spain (a few steps from this marker); Flag of England (a few steps from this marker); Flag Of France (a few steps from this marker); Repentance Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Mestrovic Court (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Capture of Baton Rouge by Galvez, 1779 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Flag of the State of Louisiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

2. Flag of the State of Louisiana

Seven Flags waving image. Click for full size.

October 3, 2015

3. Seven Flags waving

7 flags over Baton Rouge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

4. 7 flags over Baton Rouge

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2015. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.