Welcome to Discover Baton Rouge .org - An Unofficial Visitors Guide to Baton Rouge, LouisianaBaton Rouge is the state capital of Louisiana and located along the Mississippi River. It is home to both Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University along with numerous businesses and industrial facilities. In 1699 the French explorers called the area Red Stick or Istrouma, for poles erected by Indians with fish and bear heads attached in sacrifice. Baton Rouge has flown under several flags: France, England, Spain, West Florida, Louisiana, Confederate States of America and the United States of America. It was incorporated in 1817, after Louisiana was admitted into the Union on April 8, 1812. Baton Rouge became the State Capital in 1849. There are many things to experience in Baton Rouge. Festivals, restaurants, art galleries, museums, LSU and SU sporting events. We hope your visit is a nice one, and please come back.
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