Baker was one of the original stations on the Mississippi Valley Railroad in 1884, and a post office was established here in 1888. Much of the town is on the site of the former Baker Plantation owned by Josephus Baker between 1845 and 1851. Good . . . — — Map (db m91989) HM
Considered one of the founders of the modern jazz scene, Alvin Batiste was an avant garde jazz clarinetist and educator. He shared his wisdom and musicianship with numerous students through the Batiste Jazz Institute at Southern University in Baton . . . — — Map (db m96601) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m92984) WM
Civil War Baton Rouge
Control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans was vital to
the Union war effort. In April 1862, Union gunboats steamed
up the river. The vessels evaded the guns of Confederate-held
forts located below New Orleans, . . . — — Map (db m131637) HM
In 1960, Southern University students were arrested and expelled from the university for
staging sit-ins at lunch counters at Kress Department Store, Greyhound Bus Station and
Sitman's Drug Store in downtown Baton Rouge. The arrest and expulsion . . . — — Map (db m219964) HM
On September 21, 1779 Col. Dickson commanding the British post at Baton Rouge Surrendered to Gov. Galvez and his American Allies.This tablet commemorates this One battle of the American Revolution On Louisiana soil And is placed here By The . . . — — Map (db m121370) HM
In 1806 Elias Beauregard commissioned Ira C. Kneeland to subdivide his plantation and sold lots at public auction. Baton Rouge's first large real estate project, bounded by North, South and East Boulevards and the river, was centered around a . . . — — Map (db m85064) HM
Beauregard Town founder Elias Toutant Beauregard was a retired military officer from New Orleans who became fascinated by neighborhood development. After buying a large parcel of land in Baton Rouge, Beauregard envisioned a community that would . . . — — Map (db m98527) HM
Bill Conti made a lasting impression on popular culture through his film compositions. His talent for memorable melodies can be heard on the Rocky soundtrack, which brought him widespread acclaim. An alumnus of the LSU School of Music, Bill Conti's . . . — — Map (db m115390) HM
This plaque depicts the surrender of the British fort at Baton Rouge, by Lt. Colonel Alexander Dickson to Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Spanish Louisiana, on September 21, 1779. Also surrendered were all other British posts along the Lower . . . — — Map (db m85222) HM
Caroline Durieux, a well known lithographer and social artist during the 1930s and 1940s, was Director for the WPA Federal Art Project for Louisiana and a Louisiana State University professor of Fine Art. At LSU, she developed the electron print . . . — — Map (db m117115) HM
Methodist preachers, known as "circuit riders", began ministering in the Baton Rouge area in the 1820's. The Methodist Episcopal Church incorporated in 1834, Rev. Charles K. Marshall, Pastor. The congregation built their first church near the . . . — — Map (db m87270) HM
Baton Rouge was situated within the territory which Great Britain received from France at the end of the Seven Years' War. With the creation of the governments of West and East Florida, the former French settlement on the Mississippi became a part . . . — — Map (db m91063) HM
Although Spanish explorers probably saw the Baton Rouge bluffs from the river before Iberville landed here in 1699, Spain did not colonize the area. It became a French possession in 1682 when LaSalle claimed all the land drained by the Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m91058) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m91826) HM
Louisiana seceded from the Union January 26, 1861, and a blue pelican flag replaced the U.S. flag. The National Flag of Louisiana, adopted February 12, 1861, became the second state flag until Louisiana joined the Confederacy March 21. There were . . . — — Map (db m91827) HM
The first usage of the Pelican Flag as emblematic of Louisiana in unknown, but references to flags with a pelican design were made long before the Civil War. The flag was officially adopted by the State Legislature July 1, 1912. On the flag appears . . . — — Map (db m91068) HM
Under authority of the West Florida Convention, troops commanded by Philemon Thomas captured the Spanish fort and Governor at Baton Rouge September 23, 1810. The independent Republic of West Florida was established and it's blue flag with a white . . . — — Map (db m91066) HM
History Claire Lee Chennault (1890-1958)
U.S. Air Force general and pioneer
air tactician, who led the Flying
Tigers in World War II, was raised
in Louisiana and attended L.S.U.
Chennault won fliers wings in 1919.
He commanded a fighter . . . — — Map (db m134217) HM
Completed in 1930, this mansion was first occupied by Governor Huey P. Long.
It was the official residence of successive Louisiana governors until Governor Jimmie H. Davis moved into the new mansion near the Capitol in 1962.
From 1887 to . . . — — Map (db m88299) HM
Frank Hayden, one of Louisiana's most acclaimed sculptors and a Southern University professor of Fine Art, was an inspiring artist who created work that ranged from the monumental to the intimate. His bronze and wood sculptures have an aesthetic . . . — — Map (db m172830) HM
A roughhewn soldier of the Revolution, Thomas played a key role in the West Florida Rebellion, 1810, and served as district military commander in the Battle of New Orleans, 1815. The distinguished patriot also represented this community as sheriff, . . . — — Map (db m160638) HM
Designed by Tom Bendelow of Aberdeen Scotland. Known as the Johnny Appleseed of American Golf. Oldest municipal golf course in Baton Rouge. Est. in 1928; golden age of golf in America. — — Map (db m107398) HM
During his more than forty years of service with the Marine Corps, John A. Lejeune participated in campaigns in Panama, Cuba, Mexico, France and Germany. He led the famed 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I with valor and . . . — — Map (db m88608) HM WM
One of the biggest pop stars of the '60s, Johnny Rivers reeled off a lengthy series of rock favorites such as "Poor Side of Town," "Secret Agent Man," and "Maybelline." While still a student of Baton Rouge High School, he formed the band Johnny and . . . — — Map (db m96568) HM
(Side 1)
Korean War
1950 - 1953
Freedon Is Not Free
(Side 2)
The Korean War June 25, 1950 July 27, 1953
Erected by those who served in honor of the more than 34,000 Americans who made the supreme sacrifice. . . . — — Map (db m96845) WM
Its architectural style has been both celebrated and criticized, but there's no disputing Louisiana's Old State Capitol is one of the nation's most distinct public buildings. Renowned architect James Dakin chose the building's Gothic Revival design. . . . — — Map (db m96602) HM
Politics and People Louisiana's Old State Capitol, built in 1850, housed the Louisiana legislature until 1932. The Castellated Gothic statehouse has withstood war, fire, abandonment, and political intrigue. This National Historic Landmark . . . — — Map (db m126719) HM
Near this site in 1779, under the leadership of Governor Bernardo de Galvez and his aid Oliver Pollock, Spanish regulars, Americans and Louisiana militiamen marched from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to engage the British forces at Fort New Richmond. . . . — — Map (db m85223) HM
The Louisiana box car of the Merci Train from France expressing the gratitude of that nation presented by Consul General Lionel Vasse to Governor Earl K. Long on February 22, 1949, in appreciation of the generosity of the American people.
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m92828) WM
The French military used boxcars called forty-and-eights to transport goods and soldiers, first in WWI and again in WWII. The boxcars could hold 40 men or 8 horses, hence the name. This
is designated in French on the cars: 40 hommes, 8 . . . — — Map (db m127004) HM
Ivan Mestrovic was the most prominent figure among Yugoslav sculptors of the current century, and he has a special niche in his country's history of art.
The creative activity of this prolific artist won a name for him throughout the world. He . . . — — Map (db m91045) HM
Until the 1930s, grocery shopping meant a trip to the city's daily public market. First situated near the Old State Capitol. the market moved to this site in 1857 where it thrived until just before World War II.Townspeople flocked to the open air . . . — — Map (db m160634) HM
An excellent architectural example of Renaissance Eclecticism, this building was erected in 1894 as the U.S. Post Office. Renovated in 1935 it served as City Hall until 1955, when it was leased and remodeled by a private men's club. — — Map (db m87789) HM
This Gothic Revival structure was designed by James Harrison Dakin. The Louisiana Secession Ordinance was adopted here in 1861. The interior was burned in December 1862 while the building was occupied by Federal troops. Reconstructed by William . . . — — Map (db m87892) HM
Louisiana's Old State Capitol was built in 1850 and housed the State Legislature and Senate until 1932. The castellated gothic statehouse has withstood war, fire, abandonment, as well as political intrigue. The National Historic Landmark has . . . — — Map (db m117121) HM
Old State Capitol River Road & North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1847-48 Razed by fire 1862.Seat of State Government 1850-1862 1882-1932. — — Map (db m121371) HM
The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city bus ridership but were forced to stand in the back of the . . . — — Map (db m175447) HM
James H. Dakin designed the 1850 Gothic Revival statehouse; the cast iron fence was added 1854-55. It served as the Capitol until occupied by Union forces during the Civil War. The interior burned in a fire in December 1862.In 1882, architect . . . — — Map (db m177928) HM
Commemorating Oliver Pollock, American Patriot and his nine fellow Americans in the Marcha de Galvez Oliver Pollock Representative of the Continential Congress in Spanish Louisiana Agent of the Colony of Virginia and financier of that . . . — — Map (db m157670) HM
Original Site
On February 1, 1968, the donation of 20 acres to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana was received and ground broken on this site by the Rt. Rev. Iveson B. Noland for the construction of Episcopal High School.
Donors of . . . — — Map (db m97659) HM
On December 07, 2018, the Honorable Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor-President of the
City-Parish of East Baton Rouge, in cooperation with the Louisiana Naval War Memorial
Commission and the Military Order of the Purple Heart -- Red Stick Chapter 177, . . . — — Map (db m134215) HM WM
During the Spanish domination of Baton Rouge, Repentance Street ran through this area. It was so named because convicted criminals walked along it on their way to receive sentencing at the Commandant's house where the old State Capitol now stands. — — Map (db m89001) HM
Located on the first high bluffs rising above the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge derives its name from the French explorer d'Iberville's 1699 description of a red stick or pole dividing the hunting grounds of the Bayou Goula and Houmas Indians. The . . . — — Map (db m85944) HM
Site of the Baton Rouge College 1838-44, and the Louisiana Institute for the Deaf and Blind 1852-72. A five-story brick building completed in 1858 was used as a general hospital during the Union occupation of the city. It housed the Louisiana State . . . — — Map (db m96680) HM
Panel 1 Seimone Augustus LSU Panel 2 LSU Led the Tigers to the NCAA Final Four in 2004, 2005 and 2006. 2005 and 2006 winner of the Wade Trophy, Naismith Award, Wooden Award, Honda Award and Associated Press Player of the Year Award. 2005 USBWA . . . — — Map (db m219433) HM
Here stood the home and shop of Captain Daniel Searles, one of Baton Rouge's early gunsmiths and knife makers. Searles was a maker of the famed Bowie knife. His name is engraved on a knife made for Rezin Pleasant Bowie for presentation to a . . . — — Map (db m87868) HM
Behind an orchard on a mound near this site artillerymen under Spanish Governor Bernardo Galvez placed a battery of six cannon and on September 21, 1779, after a three-hour bombardment, forced the surrender of the British fort located about one . . . — — Map (db m87923) HM
Louisiana native, James Moore, was considered the point man of the 1950's Swamp Blues movement. Dubbed Slim Harpo by his wife, he sang in a laid-back style and was a master of the blues harmonica. Although he started out playing juke joints, parties . . . — — Map (db m96603) HM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This figurehead from the battleship "Louisiana" is erected in memory of the soldiers and sailors who served the flag in the Spanish-American War. . . . — — Map (db m86012) WM
The congregation first organized in 1819, received their charter as St. James Church in 1844. The second church, of Gothic Revival style, was completed in 1895. Mrs. Zachary Taylor was an early member. — — Map (db m88274) HM
Cast Iron Columns The cast-iron columns which supported the former Picnic Hill pavilion structure were originally part of an old Baton Rouge market pavilion that was built in 1859 and razed in 1954.The columns have been salvaged and are now . . . — — Map (db m99382) HM
The D'Artaguiette Brothers, Jean-Baptiste Martin, Navy Commissaire and later director of the Company of the Indies, Bernard Diron, Inspector General and later Commandant at Mobile and Captain Pierre D'Itouralde, Commandant of Illinois, killed in . . . — — Map (db m88775) HM
Baton Rouge gets its name from the first impressions of French-Canadian explorers. Traveling up the Mississippi River in 1699, the group spotted a bloody cypress pole on a river bluff that demarcated hunting territories between indigenous tribes. . . . — — Map (db m96683) HM
The name Baton Rouge comes from the Indian word "Istrouma," meaning Red Stick.
Earliest written records about Baton Rouge were provided by members of Iberville's expedition on March 17, 1699:
"From there (Bayou Manchac) we ascended . . . — — Map (db m85221) HM
On August 9, 2017 the Metropolitan Council of the City of
Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge proclaimed:
"the citizens of the East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of
Baton Rouge are profoundly appreciative of the selfless
sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m159952) WM
By the turn of the twentieth century, Baton Rouge's Third Street had changed from a sleepy row of residences to a bustling commercial center. Because it connected the Old State Capitol with the original site of Louisiana State University (then . . . — — Map (db m98181) HM
American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago.
This site was a small village that included a small
dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists
found materials they left behind, including
pieces of their ceramic vessels, stone tools,
arrow . . . — — Map (db m176388) HM
Panel 1:
USCGC WHITE ALDER/WLM-541
7 December 1968
In memory and honor
of those shipmates who loyally served
the United States Coast Guard
on board the CGC WHITE ALDER.
They gave the ultimate sacrifice.
On December 7, . . . — — Map (db m126952) HM
Panel 1:
It is August first, 1945, Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco. The KIDD is just completing repairs following the April 11 Kamikaze hit that killed thirty-eight of her crew off Okinawa. It is before the days of television, . . . — — Map (db m85886) HM WM
In memory of the Officers and men of the USS Kidd who gave their lives in the action of 11 April 1945 off Okinawa.
Greishaber, George P., Lieut. (JG) USNR Berwick, Robert A., Ens (SC) USNR Bridgewater, Dorsey C., s 1/C USNR Smith, Addison . . . — — Map (db m137274) WM
Situated on the Mississippi River Levee, the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial features immaculately restored aircraft and naval craft. The Louisiana Memorial Plaza honors the more than 7,000 Louisianans who have died in conflict. The cornerstone of the . . . — — Map (db m117133) HM
Legislators debated passing Federal and State Suffrage Amendments here in 1920. Suffragists held a public rally in support of the 19th Amendment. — — Map (db m177927) HM
In 1775, next to Bayou Manchac, Bartram Travelled a "road strait, spacious" and "under the shadow of a grand forest." In memory Of Fred G. Benton, Jr., Bartram Trail Supporter — — Map (db m107914) HM
This building, erected c. 1835 as a powder magazine for a U.S. Army Post and Arsenal which used this area from 1810-1885, except in 1861-1862 when held by the Confederacy. In 1962 this building was restored and the museum established. — — Map (db m113860) HM
Capitale de l'état. Nommée par Iberville en 1699 d'après le nom indien Iti Humma ou "Baton Rouge". Village fondé en 1721. Passé sous le contrôle des Anglais de 1763 à 1779 et des Espagnols de 1779 à 1810. Il faisait partie de la République de la . . . — — Map (db m85652) HM
To honor and commemorate
the men who fought in the Battle of Baton Rouge
in the War of the American Revolution
September 1779
Which was the only battle of this war
fought outside of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Placed by the Baton . . . — — Map (db m131133) HM WM
On August 3, 1862, Confederate troops from Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana under General John C. Breckinridge attacked from the east in an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge Union forces holding the city. Casualties were . . . — — Map (db m85663) HM
Despite the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the struggle for equality continued.
On August 10, 1967, Bogalusa civil rights activist A.Z. Young, with Robert "Bob" Hicks and Gayle Jenkins, led the march from Bogalusa to Baton Rouge where he . . . — — Map (db m179443) HM
In 1931, when Governor Huey Long commissioned America's tallest state capitol, he probably never guessed he'd be assassinated inside it four years later. Note how the structure's friezes, marble-work and statuary are as elaborate as the political . . . — — Map (db m88738) HM
Castro Carazo, hand-picked by Huey P. Long to head LSU's marching band, lived here where he operated a private music studio. A native of Costa Rica, Carazo wrote the music for Long's campaign song "Every Man a King" as well as the State's official . . . — — Map (db m179069) HM
One of a group of mounds probably constructed about A.D. 1000 during the Cole Creek culture period. Surrounded by a large village area, such mounds served as foundations for sacred buildings and as platforms for the chief to address the tribesmen. . . . — — Map (db m87446) HM
This site was purchased by the organizers of what is today Congregation B'Nai Israel, one of the oldest Reform Jewish congregations in America. The earliest records of the congregation date to 1858. The original charter stated the Congregation's . . . — — Map (db m98268) HM
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Louisiana
by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive . . . — — Map (db m113863) HM
The first official air mail flight between cities in the United States landed on the LSU athletic field April 10, 1912. After taking off from the City Park Race Course in New Orleans, aviator George Mestache flew a monoplane with a 32-pound pouch of . . . — — Map (db m87473) HM
Here on a bluff of the river stood the old star-shaped Spanish fort from which the West Florida parishes were governed in Spanish colonial days 1779-1810. It was captured by the forces of the West Florida Republic led by Philemon Thomas, Sept 23, . . . — — Map (db m87822) HM
Boom, boom, boom! Cannon fired all day across these grounds on September 21st, 1779, until the British flag finally came down. The Spanish victor's troops included African-Americans, Native-Americans, and French-Acadian refugees, in this, the . . . — — Map (db m138445) HM
According to local tradition, Charles Weick named his newly purchased saloon the day after Fort Sumter was fired on, 1861, and put the cannon out front for atmosphere. It was one of the city's most popular saloons until prohibition. — — Map (db m88273) HM
These four corners were dedicated for public use in 1809 by Antonio Gras and Edith and Richard Devall. A market was to be in the center, and the corners were used for hitching horses and wagons. — — Map (db m87869) HM
One of 200 Historic Hotels of America, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center was first built in 1927 as the Hotel Heidelberg, the city's first luxury hotel and site of noteworthy social and political events. Governor Huey P. Long kept an unofficial . . . — — Map (db m104254) HM
Public service commissioner, then governor, finally U.S. senator, Huey Pierce Long went from obscure upstate lawyer to flamboyant national figure. Along the way, he built a political dynasty—as well as roads, bridges, hospitals and schools. . . . — — Map (db m87430) HM
Unanimously elected
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army (1775-1783)
President of the Constitutional Convention (1787)
President of the United States of America (1789-1797)
A gift to the people of Louisiana by
The Louisiana . . . — — Map (db m113864) HM
One of the earliest remaining architecturally significant buildings in the city. Originally the residence of Judge Charles Tessier, first Probate Judge of East Baton Rouge Parish, who acquired the property in the early 1800's through the claim of . . . — — Map (db m88281) HM
The Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument pays
tribute to Families who lost a Loved One in the service of the
United States Armed Forces.
The Homeland panel represents the state of Louisiana.
The state seal features a pelican tearing . . . — — Map (db m126714) WM
Since 1636, the Minuteman has kept vigilant watch over our Nation and represents the men and women of the Louisiana National Guard who proudly serve and bravely answer the call of duty. Honored here are those who made the ultimate sacrifice to . . . — — Map (db m145225) HM WM
In 1885, Louisiana State University moved from Mid-State city of Alexandria to this site, taking over the decommissioned Baton Rouge Arsenal. Nicknamed the "Old War Skule" on these grounds LSU saw its first intercollegiate football game, regular . . . — — Map (db m87429) HM
On this site stood the home of Sarah Morgan Dawson (1842-1909) who wrote A Confederate Girl's Diary, which has become a Civil War classic. The diary depicts the occupation of Baton Rouge by Union forces. — — Map (db m92412) HM
This 1835 building's 4½ foot thick walls were designed to protect gunpowder stored inside—and help contain the explosion if that protection failed. It was part of an army post that covered these grounds from 1810 to 1885. The Civil War . . . — — Map (db m113861) HM
From 1810 to 1888, the area around the State Capitol was an extensive U.S. Army arsenal and supply depot. Today, the last remaining arsenal is a museum that features replicas of powder-filled casks, as well as interpretive information about 19th . . . — — Map (db m98054) HM
Named for company member, John O. Bradford, Old Brad, the first service horse in the Baton Rouge Fire Department, is buried in front of his beloved Washington No. 1 Firehouse. He served 28 years, actively for 15. After retiring, he was allowed to . . . — — Map (db m158615) HM
Site of the
Louisiana State University
1886 - 1925
This marker
erected by the last generation
of the
Cadets of the 'Ole War Skule'
To honor the men and women
who attended or served
Louisiana State University
while on these . . . — — Map (db m85698) HM
Incorporated January 25, 1834, the church was built on this site in 1836, Charles K. Marshall, Pastor. Enlarged under the leadership of the Reverend William E. M. Linfield in 1860, it was used until March 28, 1926, when the congregation moved to a . . . — — Map (db m88303) HM
Organized May 27, 1827, after twelve years of missionary work by the Presbytery of Mississippi, John Dorrance first minister. Sanctuary dedicated in 1829. Rebuilt in 1854 on the same site and used until 1926 when new building was erected on the . . . — — Map (db m85342) HM
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