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

The Louisiana State University

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

1. The Louisiana State University Marker

Inscription. The Louisiana State University campus is characterized by distinctive buildings that embrace Italian Renaissance forms and features, including grainy stucco walls, graceful arches and red tile roofs.

The historic campus is an outstanding work of early twentieth century architecture. Most of the original complex was designed by nationally prominent architect Theodore G. Link (1850-1923). The Mediterranean tone is reflected in much of the subsequent campus construction.

In recognition of its place in the history of American architecture, Louisiana State University was entered into the National Register of Historic Places, Department of Interior, as an historic district on September 15, 1988.

Erected 1990 by Foundation for Historical Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1988.

Location. 30° 24.869′ N, 91° 10.728′ W. Marker 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 right

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side of front entrance to the LSU Memorial Bell Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: Campanile (here, next to this marker); Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (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);

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

2. The Louisiana State University Marker

Greek Ampitheater (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 700 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).

Also see . . . Louisiana State University. (Submitted on October 7, 2015.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2015. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.