ABOUT US

Baton Rouge is the capital and the second-largest city of Louisiana. The name Baton Rouge is French and means "red stick" which refers to a red cypress post that marked the boundary between two Native American tribes in the 17th century. The city of Baton Rouge has a very rich and diverse history and culture which make it an interesting place to visit or live.

Some facts about Baton Rouge are:

•  It is the very site of the only American Revolution battle fought outside of the 13 colonies. In 1779, Spanish forces defeated the British at the Battle of Baton Rouge and gained the Mississippi River

•  Baton Rouge is home to the tallest state capitol building in the entire United States. The Louisiana State Capitol is 450 feet high and is 34 stories tall. Built in 1932 during the administration of Governor Huey P. Long, he is buried on its grounds.

•  Baton Rouge is a major port city on the Mississippi River, and it can accommodate large ships that can pass through the Panama Canal for trading. The port of Baton Rouge handles imports and exports of a wide variety of commodities, such as petroleum, coal, chemicals, and various agricultural products.

•  It is the seat of two well-known universities: Louisiana State University and Southern University. Both institutions of higher education offer academic excellence and cultural diversity to their students and surrounding communities.

Baton Rouge is a bustling city that offers something for everyone, whether it is culture, history, art, music, food, sports, or nature, it is a vibrant city that celebrates its past and embraces its future.