Old Capitol Bicentennial Oak - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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BruceS
N 30° 26.805 W 091° 11.327
15R E 673914 N 3369683
Historic live oak tree on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Waymark Code: WM74T9
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2009
Views: 10
This tree witnessed the building of the Old Capitol building beginning in 1847. It witnessed accidental burning of the interior of the Capitol during the Civil War December 28, 1862. It witnessed the reopening of the Capitol on March 1, 1882 after it completely reconstructed. It witnessed the State Capitol being moved to a new building in 1932.
Website: [Web Link]
Historic Event:
Building of State Capitol
Year: 1849
Species: Live Oak
Approximate Age: 230
Location: Baton Rouge
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