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

Baton Rouge Confederate Monument

Monument Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 30, 2002

1. Monument Plaque

Inscription. Erected by the men and women of East and West Baton Rouge to perpetuate the heroism and patriotic devotion of the noble soldiers from the two parishes who wore the gray and crossed the river with their immortal leaders to rest under the shade of the trees.

Original monument erected 1886 A.D.

Erected 1886.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 30° 26.814′ N, 91° 11.334′ W. Marker was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Memorial could be reached from the intersection of North Boulevard and Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling west. Located on the grounds of Louisiana's Old State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge LA 70801, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Merci Train

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Baton Rouge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Early Gunsmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Also see . . . Louisiana's Old State Capitol. (Submitted on March 14, 2016.)

Baton Rouge Confederate Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 30, 2002

2. Baton Rouge Confederate Monument

Louisana Old State Capitol Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 30, 2002

3. Louisana Old State Capitol Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.