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

Morgan House Site

 
 
Morgan House Site Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 29, 2016
1. Morgan House Site Marker
Inscription.
On this site stood the home of Sarah Morgan Dawson (1842-1909) who wrote A Confederate Girl's Diary, which has become a Civil War classic. The diary depicts the occupation of Baton Rouge by Union forces.
 
Erected by City of Baton Rouge.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
 
Location. 30° 27.008′ N, 91° 11.218′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North 4th Street north of Florida Street (Business U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brad (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of the First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation B'Nai Israel (about 400 feet away); Hilton Capitol Center (about 400 feet away); Fort Sumter Saloon (about 500 feet away); Gras-Devall Plaza (about 500 feet away); St. Joseph Cathedral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
 
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Morgan House Site Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 29, 2016
2. Morgan House Site Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2016. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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