Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old State Capitol
Downtown Baton Rouge
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 5, 2018
1. Old State Capitol Marker
Louisiana's Old State Capitol was built in 1850 and housed the State Legislature and Senate until 1932. The castellated gothic statehouse has withstood war, fire, abandonment, as well as political intrigue. The National Historic Landmark has witnessed many significant events in Louisiana's history. Events that occurred here include "impassioned debates" over the Louisiana Lottery, the drafting of the Constitution of 1921, and the impeachment of Huey P. "Kingfish" Long by the Legislature in 1929.
This marvel now houses the Center for Political and Governmental History as well as the Museum Gift Shop, a selection of one-of-a-kind merchandise including works from local artists. Although the building underwent a major renovation in 1990, Louisiana's Old State Capitol continues to serve the purpose for which it was constructed - bringing people and government together.
Erected by Downtown Development District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 26.822′ N, 91° 11.352′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is on North Boulevard near Lafayette Street, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes. It is also in 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: A different marker also named Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); The Founding Of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Slim Harpo (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana's Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Caroline Durieux (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Spanish Battery, 1779 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Other markers no longer nearby. Old State Capitol (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Baton Rouge Confederate Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 5, 2018
2. Old State Capitol Marker
May 5, 2018
3. Old State Capitol Marker
May 5, 2018
4. Old State Capitol Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2018. 2. submitted on May 5, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2018.
