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

Greek Ampitheater

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 28, 2025

1. Greek Ampitheater Marker

Inscription.
Constructed in 1925 to seat 3,500 people, the Greek Theater was once the site of academic convocations, rallies, pageants, and commencement exercises.

The area behind the stage, which students call "The Enchanted Forest," once featured a reflecting pool overlooked by a statue of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. The pool was covered in 1960.

Through the years, students have used the theater for outdoor events, as a gathering place, or as a quiet location to study and enjoy nature.

Erected by LSU (Louisiana State University).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 30° 24.953′ N, 91° 10.82′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on Dalrymple Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4354 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge LA 70803, 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

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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: Simon Bolivar Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Mounds (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); LSU Campus Mounds (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named LSU Campus Mounds (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named LSU Campus Mounds (about 700 feet away); LSU Campus Mounds (16EBR6) (about 700 feet away); The Louisiana State University (about 700 feet away); Campanile (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Other markers no longer nearby. Troy H. Middleton (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named LSU Campus Mounds (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 28, 2025

2. Greek Ampitheater Marker

removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.