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

Bicentennial Oak

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, January 3, 2026

1. Bicentennial Oak Marker

Inscription.
A reminder of our heritage,
A challenge for the future-
This live oak has been designated a
"BICENTENNIAL OAK"
In commemoration of our nation's
200th anniversary
Legacy of Trees A Baton Rouge Bicentennial Program

Erected 1976 by City of Baton Rouge.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. 30° 24.802′ N, 91° 10.942′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on Field House Drive near North Stadium Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Field House 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 Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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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: Manship School of Mass Communication (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tiger Walk at Victory Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kevin Mawae (about 300 feet away); Steve Van Buren (about 300 feet away); Jim Taylor (about 300 feet away); Y.A. Title (about 300 feet away); Alan Faneca (about 400 feet away); Johnny Robinson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2025

2. Bicentennial Oak Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.