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

Parade Ground

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2019

1. Parade Ground Marker

Inscription.
The LSU War Memorial, located at the flagpole, was dedicated in 1998 in memory of Tiger alumni who gave their lives in the defense of our country from World War II to the present.

Please help us preserve LSU history by picking up after your pet and refraining from wearing cleats or using tent stakes or glass on this historic, open greenspace.

Erected by Louisiana State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 30° 24.874′ N, 91° 10.688′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on Tower Drive south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Land Grant College / Sea Grant College (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louisiana State University (within shouting distance of this marker); Campanile

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2019

2. Parade Ground Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2019

3. Parade Ground Marker

LSU War Memorial mentioned in marker text can be seen in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.