Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Fort San Carlos
Erected by City of Baton Rouge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1810.
Location. 30° 27.275′ N, 91° 11.373′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 3rd Street and Spanish Town Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 N 3rd St, 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 marker. A different marker also named Fort San Carlos (a few steps from this marker); Sigma Iota (a few steps from this marker); The Mississippi River (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amédé Ardoin Lemon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Pentagon Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bogalusa to Baton Rouge March (about 300 feet away); Zachary Taylor Home Site (about 300 feet away); Zachary Taylor (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2015. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.