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

Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

1. Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone Marker

Inscription. This stone came from the foundation of the first building erected for the university, then called the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning located near Alexandria, LA. This building was constructed in 1859 and was occupied by the seminary from January 2, 1860 to October 15, 1869, when it was destroyed by fire.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1860.

Location. 30° 24.873′ N, 91° 10.704′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. It is on Tower Drive 0.1 miles south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. 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,

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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: Land Grant College / Sea Grant College (here, next to this marker); Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (a few steps from this marker); Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louisiana State University (within shouting distance of this marker); Campanile (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Parade Ground (about 700 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 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

2. Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2015. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.