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

Flag of Spain

1779-1810

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

1. Flag of Spain Marker

Inscription. Spanish troops commanded by Bernardo de Galvez captured the British fort at Baton Rouge on September 21, 1779. Although the historic Red-and-White Banner of Castile and Leon was the first Spanish flag to fly over the fort in 1785, the national flag of Spain was changed to the Red-and White Bars of Aragon which dominated West Florida for twenty five years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1779.

Location. 30° 26.736′ N, 91° 11.316′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is on St. Louis Street near North Blvd.. Located in the Galvez Plaza court yard, behind the Clerk of Court building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

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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: Flag of West Florida (here, next to this marker); Flag of England (here, next to this marker); Flag Of France (here, next to this marker); Flag of the Confederate States of America (here, next to this marker); Flag of the State of Louisiana (a few steps from this marker); Repentance Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Mestrovic Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Capture of Baton Rouge by Galvez, 1779 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

The "Red-and-White Banner of Castile and Leon" of Spain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 3, 2015

2. The "Red-and-White Banner of Castile and Leon" of Spain

Seven Flags waving image. Click for full size.

October 3, 2015

3. Seven Flags waving

7 flags over Baton Rouge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2015

4. 7 flags over Baton Rouge

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2015. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2015. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.