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

Stoker Barn

c. 1845

May 8, 2019

1. Stoker Barn Marker

Inscription. Riley Stoker built this log barn on his family farm near Fort Jesup in Sabine Parish, Louisiana where it was in use for over 150 years. Architecturally it is described as a double pen log structure with an open passage in the center.

This type of barn was commonly found throughout northern Louisiana. Originally hay was stored in one crib and corn in the other. Mules and horses were stabled within the seven stalls.
Donated by: James and Rebecca Stoker in honor of R.J and Bernice Stoker
Restoration funded by: Mrs. Paula G. Manship

Erected by James and Rebecca Stoker in honor of R.J and Bernice Stoker. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 30° 24.694′ N, 91° 6.9′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It can be reached from Essen Lane (State Highway 3064) south of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the LSU Rural Life Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge LA 70808, 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: Dog-Trot House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Pioneer Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoner-Athens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship's Bell... (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Ridge, Louisiana Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Farquhar Steam Engine Boiler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Romeville Post Office (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

May 8, 2019

2. Stoker Barn Marker

December 18, 2009

3. Stoker Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2015. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2019. 3. submitted on September 20, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.