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   Baton Rouge ( / ˌbætən ˈruːʒ / ⓘ BAT-ən ROOZH ( French: Baton Rouge or Bâton-Rouge, pronounced [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, it had a population of 227,470 as of 2020; [4] it is the seat of Louisiana's most populous parish (county-equivalent ...

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Baton-RougeBaton Rouge | Louisiana, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Baton Rouge, city, capital of Louisiana, U.S., and seat (1811) of East Baton Rouge parish. Baton Rouge is a port situated at the head of deepwater navigation on the Mississippi River, in the southeast-central part of the state.

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5. www.visitbatonrouge.comVisit Baton Rouge | Hotels, Restaurants, Events & Things To Do

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   Louisiana's Capital City. As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the heart and soul of the state’s eclectic culture. With over 300 years of history, Baton Rouge has a colorful story to tell, which can be tasted through our culinary offerings, seen through the picturesque views of the Mississippi River and historical landmarks and ...

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6. www.explorelouisiana.com › cities › baton-rougeThings To Do In Baton Rouge Louisiana | Louisiana Travel

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   • L'Auberge: 18 Steak.
   • Frank's Restaurant.
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7. www.explorelouisiana.com › articles › 12-best-thingsTop Things to Do in Baton Rouge - Louisiana Official Travel ...

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   • Capitol Park Museum. Right around the corner from the Louisiana State Capitol is the Capitol Park Museum. From Louis Armstrong to Huey P. Long, from Mardi Gras to fais-do-do, and from the nation-building commerce of the Mississippi River to the life-sustaining bounty of the Gulf of Mexico, the Capitol Park Museum provides a glimpse of Louisiana’s unique history.
   • LSU Rural Life Museum. Louisiana State University’s reputation looms large over Baton Rouge — and we’re not just talking football, either. Take the LSU Rural Life Museum.
   • Mid-City and Southdowns Restaurants. Baton Rouge’s Mid-City neighborhood is a prime destination for food lovers, with numerous restaurants that put the city on the culinary map.
   • Magnolia Mound Plantation House. Magnolia Mound ranks among Louisiana’s oldest intact plantation homes, dating all the way back to 1791. What began as a small-scale settler’s home blossomed into a 900-acre farming operation that lasted until Louisiana became a state in 1812.

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   Look no further than the following visitor guides that outline all there is to do in Baton Rouge! Planning your trip to Baton Rouge? Use these visitor guides for travel inspiration, things to do and more!

9. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Baton_RougeBaton Rouge – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions. Understand. [ edit] The name of Baton Rouge was given on 17 March 1699, Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, led an expedition along the Mississippi River.

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    Where is Baton Rouge Louisiana located?

    • Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions. The name of Baton Rouge was given on 17 March 1699, Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, led an expedition along the Mississippi River.

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    What is Baton Rouge Louisiana known for?

    • Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.

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    Why is it called Le Baton Rouge?

    • It is from this "red stick" that Iberville called the city le Baton Rouge, French for "red stick". The city was founded in 1721. The small town here was selected as the new capital of state of Louisiana in 1817, and it's been growing since.

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    When was Baton Rouge incorporated?

    • Baton Rouge was incorporated in 1817, and in 1849 it became capital of the state. On January 26, 1861, Louisiana joined the Confederacy, shortly before the start of the American Civil War. Union forces initially captured the city but withdrew following an indecisive battle there against Confederate forces on August 5, 1862.

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    Where is the University of Baton Rouge located?

    • Turito Blog. May 24, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022. The campus is spread over more than 1000 acres, and it is located in the southern part of Baton Rouge near the Mississippi River. It has a student population of more than 35000, which accounts for up to 20% of the population of Baton Rouge City.

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    Is Baton Rouge a college town?

    • The city of Baton Rouge is a "college town" with Baton Rouge Community College, Louisiana State University, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, and Southern University located throughout the city limits; the students of Louisiana State University alone make up 20% of the city population.

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