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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NOT_john-archer-lejeune_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NOQ_former-governors-mansion_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 192…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NFG_site-of-spanish-battery-1779_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEK_site-of-early-gunsmith-shop_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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 promin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEJ_gras-devall-plaza_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NDZ_st-joseph-cathedral_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
Built in 1853 to 1856 on the site of two earlier churches. The first erected about 1790 under Spanish rule was called "Our Lady of Sorrows." The first marriage recorded was that of Don Antonio Gras, an early Spanish resident who donated the land. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NDY_old-state-capitol_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
This Gothic Revival structure was designed by James Harrison Dankin. 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 F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ND2_fort-san-carlos_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ND1_zachary-taylor-home-site_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
"Old Rough and Ready," America's 12th president, lived on this site in the home pictured above. He called the cottage Buena Vista after his famous 1847 victory in the Mexican War. The pale horse pictured was Taylor's favorite, "Whitey." It would l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCD_old-post-office_Baton-Rouge-LA.html
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.