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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWU_the-first-cemetery-in-baton-rouge_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
The first cemetery in Baton Rouge was the cemetery of La Yglesia Los Dolores de la Virgin, Our Lady of Sorrows. Established in 1792 by order of King Carlos IV of Spain. This present cemetery was established in 1824 and the remains of Baton Rouges …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWR_baton-rouge-high-school_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
1880-1900 200 St. Louis St.
1900-1912 900 Convention St.
1912-1927 1100 Florida St.
1927-Present 2825 Government St.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places -1986.
Presented by B.R.H.S. Alumni Association
Founded 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQF_lafayette-building_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQD_oak-ridge-louisiana-jail_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
The Oak Ridge Jail is believed to be the only surviving pre Civil War wooden jail in Louisiana. The parish sheriff used it to lock up any criminals, whether free or slave. It is of plank construction with no corner posts or framing materials. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQC_the-mississippi-river_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Look over the water and across time. Do you hear the paddling of Native American dug-outs? Thunderous volleys from the Civil War gunboat pictured above? Perhaps Mark Twain piloting a paddle-wheeler or P.T. Barnum beckoning with his showboat's call…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQ7_original-site-of-the-first-methodist-church-of-baton-rouge_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQ6_in-honor-of-george-washington_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 Society of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NPE_louisiana-state-capitol_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1983
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NPD_fort-sumter-saloon_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NPC_st-james-episcopal-church_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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.