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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baton Rouge

 
Clickable Map of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (361) Ascension Parish, LA (59) East Feliciana Parish, LA (54) Iberville Parish, LA (31) Livingston Parish, LA (22) St. Helena Parish, LA (7) West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (39)  EastBatonRougeParish(361) East Baton Rouge Parish (361)  AscensionParish(59) Ascension Parish (59)  EastFelicianaParish(54) East Feliciana Parish (54)  IbervilleParish(31) Iberville Parish (31)  LivingstonParish(22) Livingston Parish (22)  St.HelenaParish(7) St. Helena Parish (7)  WestBatonRougeParish(39) West Baton Rouge Parish (39)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Vicinity
    East Baton Rouge Parish (361)
    Ascension Parish (59)
    East Feliciana Parish (54)
    Iberville Parish (31)
    Livingston Parish (22)
    St. Helena Parish (7)
    West Baton Rouge Parish (39)
 
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101Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Drake Nevis — Defensive Tackle
He continued an LSU defensive line tradition by being named All-American while leading the tigers to an 11-2 mark in 2010. An All-SEC pick as a senior, he anchored an LSU defense that ranked among the nation's best. He became the fifth LSU . . . — Map (db m107612) HM
102Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Dutch Highlands — 1784-c.1880
Ben Hur Road to Seigan Lane first area settled under Spain by Germans, upon signing of treaty by England and Spain. Where road began. Georg Kleinpeter site, original claimant. Leader in agriculture who grew sugar cane with success, first time on . . . — Map (db m94075) HM
103Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Eddy Furniss — College Baseball Hall of Fame
A first baseman from Nacogdoches, Texas, Eddy Furniss culminated a sterling four-year LSU career by receiving the 1998 Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball's most outstanding player. Furniss, a 2007 inductee into the LSU Athletics Hall of Fame, . . . — Map (db m97874) HM
104Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Eric Martin — Split End
A converted running back. at one time he held LSU records for season and career catches, yards in game and yards in a season. He was second in the nation in kickoff returns as a freshman, including a 100-yarder for a TD against Kentucky. He was a . . . — Map (db m105995) HM
105Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Eric Reid — Defensive Back
One of the nation's premier safeties, he was a leader on and off the field for the Tigers for three seasons. An All-American and All-SEC player in 2012, he used his size and instincts on the field to put himself in position to make big plays. His . . . — Map (db m107781) HM
106Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Ethan Pocic — Offensive Line
A three-year starter on the offensive line and a permanent Team Captain for the Tigers in 2016, Ethan Pocic became the first center to earn first-team All-American honors for LSU since 2004. Pocic anchored an offensive line in 2016 that helped pave . . . — Map (db m143555) HM
107Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Farquhar Steam Engine Boiler — circa 1915
Originally named the Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, the A.B. Farquhar Company was established in 1856 in York, Pennsylvania. A.B. Farquhar manufactured farm equipment including: cotton, corn and grain planters. The wares were sold internationally . . . — Map (db m112044) HM
108Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Fiesta Bowl — January 1, 2019 — LSU 40, Central Florida 32 —
Joe Burrow threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns, matching an LSU bowl record, as No. 11 LSU snapped the 25-game winning streak of No. 7 UCF in a 40-32 victory in the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Burrow, the offensive . . . — Map (db m146353) HM
109Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — First Air Mail Flight
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
110Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — First United Methodist Church
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
111Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag of England — 1765-1779
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
112Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag Of France — 1699-1765
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
113Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag of Spain — 1779-1810
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
114Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag of the Confederate States of America — March 21, 1861 - May 9, 1862
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
115Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag of the State of Louisiana — Adopted 1912
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
116Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flag of West Florida — September 23 - December 10, 1810
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
117Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Flying Tiger
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
118Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Former Governor's Mansion
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
119Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Fort San Carlos
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
120Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — 2 — Fort San Carlos
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
121Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Fort Sumter Saloon
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
122Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Francoise Gerard — Wife of Pierre Favrot — 1768-1844 —
Daughter of post physician Henri Gerard of Pointe Coup้e fort. Sister of Augustine Gerard, first wife of Armand Duplantier.Her mother, widowed in 1763, married 1771 Claude Trenonay, French uncle of Deplantier, and a plantation owner of Pointe . . . — Map (db m143808) HM
123Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Fred Miller — Tackle
A stellar lineman for the great LSU teams of the early 1960s, he earned All-America honors as the key blocker for Heisman Trophy runner-up Jerry Stovall in 1962. In his three seasons at LSU the Tigers won two bowl games. He was drafted by both the . . . — Map (db m104388) HM
124Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Gabriel Armand Allard Du Plantier — 1753-1827
French calvary officer who served as aide-de-camp to General Lafayette in Continental Army, 1781. Agent in selection of lands in Louisiana given by congress to Lafayette and host to the general on his 1825 visit to Louisiana. — Map (db m143689) HM
125Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Gator Bowl — December 31, 1987 — LSU 30, South Carolina 13 —
The Tigers closed out Mike Archer's first year as head coach in grand fashion with a resounding 30-13 win over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. The LSU defense ran the South Carolina offense into confusion, but it was the . . . — Map (db m144151) HM
126Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley — End
The Tigers' first consensus All-American, some have called him the greatest player in LSU history. A unanimous All-American in 1935 and 1936, he played both ways as an end and led LSU to two SEC titles. He went on to a successful NFL career where . . . — Map (db m99748) HM
127Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Genl. Philemon Thomas
To the Memory of Genl. Philemon Thomas who was born in Orange County, VA. Feb. 9th, 1763 and died In Baton Rouge La. Nov. 18th, 1847. He was a soldier of "76, and of "14, a member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of Kentucky and . . . — Map (db m131645) HM
128Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — George Bevan — Linebacker
Unmatched in desire, competitiveness and commitment, he suffered a debilitating injury his junior year, but by the summer of his senior season he earned a starting role. Among many notable moments, his blocked extra point against Auburn in a . . . — Map (db m104914) HM
129Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — George Garig
This was in 1794-1825 the 800 arpent plantation of George Garig, a German settler from Maryland, "a resident of well nown[sic] honesty and one of the most skillful builders of cotton gins and presses in this territory." Because families . . . — Map (db m92852) HM
130Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — George Rice — Tackle
A devastating blocker and tackler for the White Team, he played three sports in high school and brought his athletic talents to the Tigers. An All-SEC choice as a junior, he earned All-America honors as a senior in 1965. He helped lead the Tigers . . . — Map (db m104420) HM
131Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — George Tarasovic — Center
A junior college transfer who, though he played only one year at LSU, was named both an All-American and All-SEC selection that season. His college career was abbreviated due to military service in the Korean War. After returning from service he . . . — Map (db m100174) HM
132Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — 1 — Germain Bergeron House — Built Prior to 1805
The Jean Charles Germain Bergeron House, one of the oldest surviving Acadian dwellings in Louisiana, was moved to the Rural Life Museum in 2005 from the east bank of Bayou Lafourche, three miles from Labadieville in Lafourche Parish. The . . . — Map (db m92483) HM
133Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Glenn Dorsey — Defensive Tackle
One of the most decorated defenders in LSU history, he was awarded the Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi and Lott Awards in 2007 and was named All-American his junior and senior seasons. He anchored an LSU defense that twice ranked No. 3 nationally in . . . — Map (db m106828) HM
134Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Gras-Devall Plaza
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
135Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Greg Jackson — Safety
A vital cog in LSU's SEC title in 1988, he led the nation in interception return yardage that year. After tying the NCAA record with a 100-yard return vs. Mississippi State, he later added a 71-yard TD return against Tulane. An All-American and . . . — Map (db m106037) HM
136Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Henri Bouvier Favrot — 1799-1881
Private, 8th Regt, Meriam's Co., War of 1812. Capt., 11th Regt., La. Militia, 1836. Organizer of company of free black volunteers for Confederate States Army. Operator of first regularly established ferry service at Baton Rouge, beginning 1836. — Map (db m143567) HM
137Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Herman Johnson — Offensive Line
As well-known for his size as for his talent, he was born at 15 pounds, 14 ounces, making him the largest baby ever born in Louisiana. Eventually he was 6-foot-7, 386 pounds and an All-American and two-time All-SEC honoree. In 2008 he helped anchor . . . — Map (db m107552) HM
138Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Highland Cemetery
In use since 1815. Interred here, among others, are Armand Allard Duplantier, Sr. (1753-1827), French officer who served with Lafayette in the American Revolution; his wife, Constance Rochon Joyce (1766-1841); and Pierre Joseph Favrot (1749-1824), . . . — Map (db m86928) HM
139Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Highland Cemetery
Oldest surviving cemetery in Baton Rouge. Dedicated by George Garig as a burial ground in 1813 and deeded to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish in 1819. This cemetery holds the remains of American Revolutionary War soldiers Armand Duplantier and . . . — Map (db m92878) HM
140Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Hilton Capitol Center — Where Huey Slept
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
141Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Historic City Park Golf Course
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
142Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — 8 — Huey Long Grave
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
143Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — In Honor of George Washington — The Father Of Our Country
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
144Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — In Memory of the LSU Students
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145Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Independence Bowl — December 29, 1995 — LSU 45, Michigan State 26 —
The Tigers wrapped up the first year of the Gerry DiNardo era with a 45-26 win over Michigan State before a sellout crowd of 48,835 in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport. The teams battled evenly in a first half of big plays that included a . . . — Map (db m144332) HM
146Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Independence Bowl — December 28, 1997 — LSU 27, Notre Dame 9 —
Rondell Mealey electrified a frigid Independence Bowl crowd with a 222-yard rushing performance to pace LSU to a convincing 27-9 win over Notre Dame, avenging a loss to the Irish during the regular season. Mealey, subbing for starter . . . — Map (db m144552) HM
147Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Indian Mounds — (LSU Campus Mounds)
The two large earthen mounds, traditionally known as the Indian Mounds, are among the oldest man-made edifices in North America. These mounds were constructed approximately 6,000 years ago by the Native Peoples and are older than the . . . — Map (db m131640) HM
148Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Jalen Mills — Safety
Jalen Mills continued LSU's claim as being "DBU,"earning first-team All-American honors in 2015 despite missing the first five games of the season with an injury. A four year starter in the secondary, Mills finished his career with 216 tackles, 8.0 . . . — Map (db m143688) HM
149Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Jamal Adams — Safety
One of the most talented defensive backs in school history, Jamal Adams capped his career at LSU, by earning first-team All-America honors as a junior in 2016 when he helped the Tigers lead the nation by allowing only 16 touchdowns all season. . . . — Map (db m143715) HM
150Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — James Britt — Cornerback
A star on and off the field, he was a stellar defensive back on LSU's outstanding defensive unit in 1982. An injury sidelined him for most of the 1981 season, but he came back for a redshirt senior season to earn All-American and All-SEC player in . . . — Map (db m105406) HM
151Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Jerry Stovall — Halfback
One of the finest all-around players in Tiger history, he was named All-American and finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1962. Twice named All-SEC, he was a star defensive back for nine years with St. Louis. He served as LSU's head . . . — Map (db m104389) HM
152Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Jim Taylor — Fullback
Louisiana State University, 1956-57 Green Bay Packers, 1958-66 New Orleans Saints, 1967 After starring at Baton Rouge High School and earning All-American honors at LSU, Jim Taylor became one of the greatest players in Green Bay Packer . . . — Map (db m95925) HM
153Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Jimmy Taylor — Fullback
Regarded as one of the most complete football players to ever play the game, he was named All-SEC and All-American in 1957 and MVP of the 1958 Senior Bowl. He went on to a legendary pro career with Green Bay and New Orleans. The 1962 NFL MVP, he . . . — Map (db m100624) HM
154Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Joe "Nacho" Albergamo — Center
He was LSU's most decorated player in 1987 for his efforts on and off the field. He teamed with Eric Andolsek to anchor a fearsome Tiger offensive line that paved the way for a school record 4,843 offensive yards. Also an excellent student, he was . . . — Map (db m106000) HM
155Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — 2/6 — John Archer Lejeune — Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps — 1867-1942 —
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
156Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — John Baptiste Kleinpeter — 1797-1861
Corporal, Capt. Thomas Co., LA. Militia, War of 1812. Son of George Kleinpeter who was first to successfully grow sugarcane on these highlands; grandson of Johann George Kleinpeter, the original German settler of 1784, builder of first steam sugar . . . — Map (db m92837) HM
157Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — John Garlington — End
An incredible athlete whose talents typified his play and teamwork, opponents were timid when it came to attacking his side of the defensive line. Even with his size, he was a speed merchant. In the 1966 Rice game, he picked off an errant pass and . . . — Map (db m104428) HM
158Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — John Stephen Huguet, M.D. — 1827-1891
Son of Baton Rouge's oldest hardware merchant, Juan Huguet, he was educated at Jefferson College. Became a doctor of medicine. Through his wife, Mary Elvira Kleinpeter, he became part owner of Hard Times Plantation and a planter of the highlands. He . . . — Map (db m143553) HM
159Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Johnny Rivers — B.1942
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
160Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Joseph Onieda Lopez — 1845-1896
Descendant of Alfonso I of Spain, also a 4th generation descendant of Don Manuel Andres Lopez Y Armesto, educated at Univ. of Madrid and sent by King to Spanish La. to set up Spanish schools. French colonists resisted Spanish culture and project . . . — Map (db m143850) HM
161Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Josephine Favrot — 1785-1836
Poetess, writer, artist. Fianc้e of Lieut. Luis de Grand Pr้, officer in command of the Spanish fort at Baton Rouge on the fateful might of its capture by West Floridians in 1810, and the only one receiving fatal wounds. She never married. — Map (db m143795) HM
162Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Josh Jasper — Placekicker
LSU's first consensus All-America placekicker, he led the nation in field goals and set a school record with 28 as a senior. He booted a school=record five field goals vs. Mississippi State in 2010 and earned All-SEC honors that year. He finished . . . — Map (db m107595) HM
163Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Josh Reed — Wide Receiver
Winner of the 2001 Biletnikoff Award, he re-wrote the LSU and SEC record books. A consensus All-American, he led the nation in receiving in 2001 and finished his career as the SEC's all-time leader in receiving yards. In all, he set 17 school, SEC . . . — Map (db m99933) HM
164Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. — End
A standout receiver for the Tigers from 1937-39, he was named All-American by the Associated Press and finished seventh in the Heisman balloting his senior season. A two-time All-SEC selection in 1938 and 1939, he scored all four touchdowns in the . . . — Map (db m99939) HM
165Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Kevin Faulk — All-Purpose
LSU's all-time leading rusher, he led the SEC in all-purpose yards as a sophomore, earning All-American honors. He was a consensus three-time All-SEC pick. Among the all-time leading rushers in SEC history, he led the SEC in rushing in both his . . . — Map (db m106038) HM
166Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Kevin Minter — Linebacker
A finalist for the Butkus Award and All-American in 2011, he led the team in tackles with 130, including 15 for losses. He was named National Defensive Player of the Week vs. Texas A&M. He ranked third in the SEC in tackles and was twice SEC . . . — Map (db m107750) HM
167Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Korean War Memorial
(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
168Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Kyle Williams — Defensive Tackle
He teamed with Claude Wroten to give LSU one of the best tackle tandems in the country in 2005. Earning All-America and All-SEC honors that year, he helped anchor a defense that ranked in the nation's top 10 categories. LSU's starting defensive . . . — Map (db m106612) HM
169Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — La Maison Fran็aise & The Honors House
The French HouseThe French House--La Maison Fran็aise--is a Renaissance-style Normandy chโteau built in 1935 as a center for intense study of French language, culture and literature. On April 15, 1935, French Ambassador Andr้ de . . . — Map (db m111580) HM
170Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Lafayette Building
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
171Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Lafayette Buildings
342-348 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1762 Legendary site of Lafayette's 1825 visit. — Map (db m127185) HM
172Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Lance Smith — Offensive Tackle
An immediate impact player when he arrived at LSU, he earned Freshman All-SEC honors in 1981. His strength was his greatest asset as he was a key blocker for three-time All-SEC back Dalton Hilliard and he earned All-American honors in 1984. A third . . . — Map (db m105997) HM
173Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Land Grant College / Sea Grant College
(plaque 1) Land Grant College Congress, through the Morrill Act of of 1862, donated 210,000 acres of public land to Louisiana to provide a college "For the benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts." The land and underlying . . . — Map (db m91023) HM
174Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Laron Landry — Free Safety
Considered one of the best defensive backs in all of college football in 2006, he was a semifinalist for the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award that season. A four-year starter, he was named All-American his senior year and finished his LSU career with . . . — Map (db m106809) HM
175Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Leonard Fournette — Running Back
Leonard Fournette staked his claim as one of the best players in college football with a record-breaking sophomore season in 2015, leading the nation with 162.8 yards per contest. A first-team All-American selection, Fournette set the LSU . . . — Map (db m143552) HM
176Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial
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
177Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana National Guard Memorial
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
178Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana State Capitol
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179Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana State Seminary of Learning Foundation Stone
This stone came from the foundation of the first building erected for the university, then called the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning located near Alexandria, LA. This building was constructed in 1859 and was occupied by the seminary from . . . — Map (db m91016) HM
180Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana State University & Surrounding Area
About the Area With its Italian Renaissance-style buildings nestled amongst the stately oaks and broad magnolias made famous in its Alma Mater, LSU is truly a joy to behold. The 2000-acre campus, bordered on its western edge by the mighty . . . — Map (db m120266) HM
181Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College began as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, opening its door for the first session on January 2, 1860 at Pineville, LA. William Tecumseh Sherman was . . . — Map (db m91003) HM
182Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana Vietnam War Memorial
. . . — Map (db m96565) WM
183Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana's Old State Capitol — North Boulevard at Lafayette
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
184Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Louisiana's Old State Capitol — Museum of Political History
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
185Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — LSU Campus Mounds
Hunter-gatherers built these two mounds 5,000 years ago. Part of the oldest earthen-mound complex in North America,they were placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1999. They are older than the Egyptian pyramids, and . . . — Map (db m87223) HM
186Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — 10 — LSU Former Campus
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
187Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Luis Estevan Favrot — 1788-1872
Served two years in the colonial Spanish military service, served in 7th Regiment Militia of Orleans Territory, and as a Major and Colonel of 8th Regiment Louisiana Militia, War of 1812.Became Judge of West Baton Rouge Parish, 1822. Became . . . — Map (db m143554) HM
188Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Madame Anne Marie Ren้e Aim้ Dou้zan — Widow of Jean Baptiste Riviere — 1766-1849 —
Francois Gardere, Treasurer of State of Louisiana 1823-1843, owned this plantation in 1826. Buried here in 1849 was Madame Riviere, his wife's mother, a brilliant member of Orleans society that included Gov. Carondelet and Baron Pontalba. — Map (db m143690) HM
189Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Magnolia Cemetery
In 1852 the town of Baton Rouge bought this property for a cemetery. On these grounds, August 5, 1862, the major action of the Battle of Baton Rouge took place. Louisiana novelist Lyle Saxon is among prominent Louisianians buried here. — Map (db m87227) HM
190Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Manship School of Mass Communication
Memorial Hall, the home of the Manship School, is the oldest building on the campus. For many years known as Alumni Hall and later the Journalism Building, it was built on the old Baton Rouge campus in 1904 as a memorial to David French Boyd, the . . . — Map (db m131639) HM
191Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — March Of Galvez
Not far from here is the route taken from Manchac to Baton Rouge by the Spanish forces of Bernardo de Galvez in Sept. 1779 in their historic ouster of the British from this territory and the beginning of 30 yrs. of Spanish Domination, 1779-1809. . . . — Map (db m92836) HM
192Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Marcha de Galvez
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
193Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Marcus Spears — Defensive End
A Baton Rouge native and a dominating defender, he was an All-American in 2004 and was twice named All-SEC. In 2004, he led a Tiger defense that ranked No. 3 in the nation. He returned an interception for a touchdown in the 2004 Sugar Bowl that . . . — Map (db m106438) HM
194Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Marvin "Moose" Stewart — Center
One of the dominant players in the early years of LSU football, he lettered three years for the Tigers. He was selected to the Helms Foundation All-American team in 1935 and was later named All-SEC in 1936. He helped pace the Tigers to back-to-back . . . — Map (db m99752) HM
195Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Massachusetts Memorial
In memory of the officers and men of the Federal Army and Navy from Massachusetts who lost their lives in the Department of the Gulf during the Civil War 1861-1865 Organizations that served in the Department 4th Infantry 26th . . . — Map (db m99056) WM
196Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Max Fugler — Center
A bulwark member of the White Team in LSU's three-platoon system, he was instrumental in the Tigers' 1958 national title run. Named All-American as an outstanding blocker on offense and incomparable down lineman on defense, his defensive work was . . . — Map (db m100630) HM
197Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Memorial Oak Grove
In Proud Memory of Those Members of The United States Army Who Died In Defense Of Freedom — Map (db m144609) WM
198Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Merci Train
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
199Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Merci Train
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
200Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), Baton Rouge — Mestrovic Court
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

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