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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Vicinity
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| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Highland Road (State Highway 42) west of Renee Drive, on the left when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On Gourrier Avenue 0.3 miles west of Nicholson Drive (Louisiana Highway 30), on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Essen Lane south of Interstate 10. |
| | 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 |
| On South Stadium Drive south of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On State Capitol Drive east of River Road (Business U.S. 61), on the left when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On North Boulevard at East Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on North Boulevard. |
| |
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 |
| Near St. Louis Street near North Blvd.. |
| | 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 |
| Near St. Louis Street near North Blvd.. |
| | 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 |
| On St. Louis Street near North Blvd.. |
| | 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 |
| Near St. Louis Street 0.1 miles from North Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near St. Louis Street 0.1 miles from North Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near St. Louis Street 0.1 miles south of North Boulevard. |
| | 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 |
| Near South River Road near Government Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On North Boulevard east of St Charles Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near North 3rd Street at Spanish Town Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near North 3rd Street at Spanish Town Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On North 3rd Street at Laurel Street, on the left when traveling north on North 3rd Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue west of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Daughter of post physician Henri Gerard of Pointe Coupée 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road south of North Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On America Street at St. Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling west on America Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near North 19th Street north of Convention Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue 0.1 miles south of East Parker Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Essen Lane south of Interstate 10. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Main Street at North Fourth Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue 0.1 miles south of East Parker Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Third Street near Florida Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Perkins Road 0.2 miles east of Broussard Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near State Capitol Drive west of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing. |
| | 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 |
| Near State Capitol Drive at Capitol Access Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On South Stadium Drive 0.1 miles west of South Campus Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m98271) WM |
| On Soiuth Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On South Stadium Drive west of Fieldhouse Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On Fieldhouse Drive east of Dalrymple Drive, on the left when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On North Stadium Road at Powerhouse Lane, on the right when traveling east on North Stadium Road. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near South River Road west of Government Street (Louisiana Highway 73), on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Oxford Avenue 0.1 miles south of East Parker Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On South River Road 0.2 miles north of Government Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue west of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue west of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Poetess, writer, artist. Fiancée of Lieut. Luis de Grand Pré, 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street near South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On South River Road north of Government Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | (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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Highland Road at South Campus Drive, on the right when traveling east on Highland Road. |
| | The French HouseThe French House--La Maison Française--is a Renaissance-style Normandy château built in 1935 as a center for intense study of French language, culture and literature. On April 15, 1935, French Ambassador André de . . . — — Map (db m111580) HM |
| On Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 342-348 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LouisianaErected 1762 Legendary site of Lafayette's 1825 visit. — — Map (db m127185) HM |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Tower Drive 0.1 miles from Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | (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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Drive north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near State Capitol Drive near North Fifth Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near State Capitol Drive near North Fifth Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near State Capitol Drive east of North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m88272) HM |
| On Tower Drive 0.1 miles south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On South Stadium Drive at East Parker Boulevard on South Stadium Drive. |
| | 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 |
| On Tower Drive 0.1 miles south of Dalrymple Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near Government Street (State Highway 73) at South River Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m96565) WM |
| On Lafayette Street north of North Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On North Boulevard east of St. Phillip Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 Field House Drive 0.1 miles north of North Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed. |
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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 |
| On Spanish Town Rd. near N. 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On North 19th Street at Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on North 19th Street. |
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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 |
| On Fieldhouse Drive near North Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near Amherst Avenue at Emory Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| Near North Boulevard west of St Louis Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Street north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On North 19th Street north of Convention Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On West Stadium Road north of South Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Highland Road near Veterans Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | In Proud Memory of Those Members of The United States Army Who Died In Defense Of Freedom — — Map (db m144609) WM |
| | 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 |
| Near North Boulevard near Third Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
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