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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23V7_la-maison-francaise-the-honors-house_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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…
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The idea to create lakes from the old Perkins Swamp originated in a Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1933, when thousands of men needed work and the relocation of the LSU campus had created momentum for growth of the city southward.The Baton Rouge L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21EC_william-bartram-trail_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
In 1775, next to Bayou Manchac,Bartram Travelled a "roadstrait, spacious" and "under the shadow of a grand forest."In memory Of Fred G. Benton, Jr., Bartram Trail Supporter
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21BZ_odell-beckham-jr_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
One of the most dynamic players in LSU history, Odell Beckham Jr. established himself as a threat to score every time he touched the football. As a junior in 2013, he shattered the LSU single-season record for all-purpose yards with 2,315. He was …
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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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21AH_brad-wing_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
In his first collegiate season, Brad Wing became just the second first-team All-American punter for LSU and the first since 1997. The Australian native led the SEC in percentage of punts downed inside the 20-yard line (46 percent). He allowed only…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21AG_kevin-minter_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 Defen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219S_sam-montgomery_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
An intimidating presence at defensive end, he had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2011. He ranked sixth in the SEC in sacks (9.0) and eighth in tackles for loss (15.0). He finished the year with 49 total tackles and four quarterback hurries. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219F_tyrann-mathieu_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
An electrifying player with game-changing ability, he was a Heisman Trophy finalist and won the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defender. He led the Tigers with 76 tackles, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and two interceptions while …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM218K_will-blackwell_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
He helped pave the way for LSU's vaunted rushing attack in 2011, pacing the Tigers' first undefeated regular season since 1958 and an SEC title. He started all 14 games for the 2011 Tigers and was named All-American and All-SEC for his efforts. Be…