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

Cemetery

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 29, 2017

1. Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
This cemetery is a reproduction created as an example of early cemeteries. Each gravesite features wrought-iron or stone markers that once belonged to lost or flooded cemeteries.

The iron crosses are typical of Spanish-French influences. The cast iron and sheet metal entrance gate is from St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent, LA. This also serves as the gravesite of four members of the Burden family.

Caption: Front view of cemetery before construction of archway, 1972.

Erected by LSU Rural Life Museum. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 30° 24.668′ N, 91° 6.865′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It can be reached from Essen Lane (Highway 3064) south of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge LA 70808, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes. It is also in

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the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Uncle Jack (a few steps from this marker); College Grove Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Cane Grinder (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dog-Trot House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Ridge, Louisiana Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoner-Athens House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the LSU Rural Life Museum.

Also see . . . LSU Rural Life Museum.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 29, 2017

2. Cemetery Marker

(Submitted on February 14, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2018.