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

Capitol Building

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

1. Capitol Building Marker

Inscription. In 1931, when Governor Huey Long commissioned America's tallest state capitol, he probably never guessed he'd be assassinated inside it four years later. Note how the structure's friezes, marble-work and statuary are as elaborate as the political negotiations that occur within its walls. The beautiful lobby murals of the capitol annex, across the street, and the 27th floor observation deck of the capitol itself are both open to the public. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 30° 27.402′ N, 91° 11.274′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from State Capitol Drive east of North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east. Located left of the Capitol building entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 N 3rd St, 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 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: Pentagon Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Baton Rouge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle Of Baton Rouge, 1862

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(about 400 feet away); Ole War Skule (about 500 feet away); First Air Mail Flight (about 500 feet away); Pentagon Buildings (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Huey Long Grave (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

2. Capitol Building Marker

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

3. Capitol Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2015. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.