Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old State Capitol
1850-1862, 1882-1932
Erected by City of Baton Rouge.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1862.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 26.82′ N, 91° 11.343′ W. Marker was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker was at the intersection of North Boulevard and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east on North Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Old State Capitol (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding Of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana's Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Possibly replaced with new marker.
Also see . . . Louisiana's Old State Capitol. (Submitted on August 30, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2015. 3. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 4. submitted on September 16, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2015. 7, 8. submitted on September 23, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.