National Register of Historic Places
Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens
Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens is a historic place in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78001421.
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Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens
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About this place
What is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens?
The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana. At 450 feet (137 m) tall and with 34 stories, it is the tallest skyscraper in Baton Rouge, the seventh tallest building in Louisiana, and the tallest capitol in the United States. It is located on a 27-acre (110,000 m2) tract, which includes the Capitol Gardens. The Louisiana State Capitol is often thought of as "Huey Long's monument" due to the influence of the former Governor and U.S. Senator in getting the Capitol built. The building's construction was completed in 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens
- City
- Baton Rouge
- County
- East Baton Rouge County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- June 9, 1978
- NRIS reference number
- 78001421
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 30.45712, -91.18518
When was Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens listed on the National Register?
Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1978.
Where is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens located?
Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens is located in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana at approximately 30.45712, -91.18518. See the map above.
Is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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