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- Country: United States
- State: Louisiana
- Parish: East Baton Rouge Parish
- Mayor: Melvin HoldenOfficial Site: Baton Rouge Population
- City population: 227,071 (2007)U.S. Census: Baton Rouge Population
- Founded: 1699
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Are code: 225
- Time zone: CST (UTC-6)
- Area: 79.1 sq mi
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The capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is located in the southeastern region of the state, along the Mississippi River. The city is a major industrial and port center and home to Louisiana State University.
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History
Founded as a military outpost by the French in 1719, Baton Rouge was incorporated in 1817, several years after Louisiana has been sold to the United States, and became the state's capital in 1849.In 1770s, French-speaking Acadian settlers were driven into exile by British forces. Many fled to rural Louisiana; their descendants, known as Cajuns, are part and parcel of Baton Rouge's cultural fabric today.
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Baton Rouge Questions
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What is Southern University in Baton Rouge address. What region is the school located in. What do the school specialty in 1 AnswerUnfortunately they don't have an actual address. Since the school is big enough, they don't provide a physical address for it--the post office just knows to del... read more
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Anyone know where I can buy a ukulele in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? 1 AnswerI would try Zeagler Music http://www.zeaglermusic.com/default.asp 7003 Florida Boulevard - Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) 923-0769 If they don't have them in st... read more -
does anyone know of a bank in baton rouge with a coin counting machine they dont charge you to use? 2 AnswersI've used the coin counting machine at the Capital One on the corner of Sherwood Forrest Blvd. and Coursey (11814 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA - (225) 937-988... read more
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