Battle at the Old Capitol - Baton Rouge
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Don.Morfe
N 30° 26.824 W 091° 11.352
15R E 673873 N 3369718
Old State Capitol 1850-1862-The Louisiana Secession Ordinance was adopted here in January 1861. The interior was burned in December 1862 while the building was occupied by Federal troops.
Waymark Code: WM16QH2
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2022
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TEXT on the historical marker:
Old State Capitol
1850-1862, 1882-1932
This Gothic Revival structure was designed by James Harrison Dakin. The Louisiana Secession Ordinance was adopted here in January 1861. The interior was burned in December 1862 while the building was occupied by Federal troops. Reconstructed by William Freret in 1882, it served as the Capitol until 1932. The cast iron fence dates from 1854.
Name of Battle:
Battle at Baton Rouge LA
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 01/01/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.