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

Battle of Baton Rouge

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 16, 2016

1. Battle of Baton Rouge Marker

Inscription. On September 21, 1779
Col. Dickson commanding the
British post at Baton Rouge
Surrendered to
Gov. Galvez and his American Allies.

This tablet commemorates this
One battle of the
American Revolution
On Louisiana soil
And is placed here
By The Louisiana Society of the
Daughters of the Revolution.

Erected 1909 by The Louisiana Society of the Daughters of the Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1779.

Location. 30° 26.805′ N, 91° 11.328′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It can be reached from North Boulevard. Located in the East (rear) Entrance Portico of the Old Louisiana State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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: Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Merci Train (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Merci Train (a few steps from this marker); Site of Early Gunsmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcha de Galvez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding Of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Other markers no longer nearby. Baton Rouge Confederate Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 16, 2016

2. Battle of Baton Rouge Marker

been permanently removed); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Fort Baton Rouge Marker. Discovery of Revolutionary War Fort Baton Rouge. George Washington recognized Gálvez's victories as a deciding factor in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. (Submitted on February 8, 2026, by Kenneth Ramagost of Louisiana, USA.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.