Huey P. Long commissioned America's tallest state capitol in 1931; it was completed, 14 months later, in 1932. Its height is 433 feet. Four years later Long was assassinated in it.
Long went from obscure upstate lawyer to Public Service Commissioner to governor to U.S. Senator. The "Kingfish of Louisiana" was assassinated in 1935 by Dr. Carl Weiss, the son-in-law of one of Long's political enemies. Statue of Long faces the Capitol.
Ceremonial Indian mound constructed around A.D. 1000. In the 19th century the mound was used as an officers cemetary for the Baton Rouge Port and Arsenal. Now it is a memorial to honor those who fought in the Battle of Baton Rouge, Sep. 1779. The only battle of the American Revolution fought outside the thirteen original colonies.
The United States Department of the Treasury selected a foundry in France to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. States and territories of the United States each received a bell as a gift to be displayed and rung on special occasions.
The design was inspired by the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, La. Constructed in 1963.
These barracks constructed between 1819-1822 to house U.S. troops. It was used as a garrison from 1822-1877 except from 1861-1862 when held by Confederates. From 1886-1925 these buildings and grounds were the site of Louisiana State University.
The State Capitol from 1850 until 1932. It is now a museum. The Rotunda and Senate Chambers are available for receptions and special events.
Dedicated in memory to those who paid the supreme sacrifice
