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

Campanile

1926 1976

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

1. Campanile Marker

Inscription. "Erected as an enduring monument to memorialize Louisiana's sons and daughters who died in World War I. The memorial was funded and dedicated April 30, 1926 by General John R. McQuigg, National Commander of the American Legion"

Erected 1976.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. 30° 24.866′ N, 91° 10.729′ W. Memorial is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It can be reached from Tower Drive south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located on the left side of front entrance to the LSU Memorial Bell Tower. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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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: The Louisiana State University (here, next to this marker); Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Grant College / Sea Grant College (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Greek Ampitheater (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Troy H. Middleton (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

2. Campanile Marker

October 3, 2015

3. Campanile

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2015. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.