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

Old State Capitol

1850-1862, 1882-1932

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015

1. Old State Capitol Marker

Inscription. This Gothic Revival structure was designed by James Harrison Dakin. The Louisiana Secession Ordinance was adopted here in 1861. The interior was burned in December 1862 while the building was occupied by Federal troops. Reconstructed by William Freret in 1882, it served as Capitol until 1932. The cast iron fence dates from 1854.

Erected by City of Baton Rouge.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1862.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 26.82′ N, 91° 11.343′ W. Marker was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It was at the intersection of North Boulevard and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east on North Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Old State Capitol (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding Of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana's Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Baton Rouge Confederate Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Possibly replaced with new marker.

Also see . . . Louisiana's Old State Capitol. (Submitted on August 30, 2015.)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015

2. Old State Capitol Marker

Old State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2010

3. Old State Capitol

Louisiana's Old State Capitol in 1968 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, 1968

4. Louisiana's Old State Capitol in 1968

Old State Capitol interior Rotunda image. Click for full size.

November 26, 2010

5. Old State Capitol interior Rotunda

Old State Capitol Senate chamber image. Click for full size.

November 26, 2010

6. Old State Capitol Senate chamber

National Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

7. National Historic Landmark Plaque

8. National Historic Landmark Plaque

Old State Capitol
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This site possesses National significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States Of America

1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2015. 3. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 4. submitted on September 16, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2015. 7, 8. submitted on September 23, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.