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Red Stick
The red stick was used to mark land boundaries. When the Spanish found the red stick they decided to name it Baton Rouge.
Ok, I'll try once more...neither "baton" nor "rouge" is a Spanish word, both are French with "baton" translating to "stick" and "rouge" translating to "red", so "stick red", or in English "red stick". The city of Baton Rouge is in the highly Cajun area of Louisianna. The Cajun people are of French immigrant descent, therefore French names and words are common in the area. This much is fact. The following might be urban legend but I believe it to be fact:
"Baton rouge" is, or at least was at one time, used by the Cajuns and perhaps by the French, to mean lipstick. It is possible that Baton Rouge got its name from the fact that it is on the Mississippi River and, in its early days at least (if not still), was a den of saloons, riverboats, gambling, sin and, of course, painted ladies...hence "Lipstick", or in the popular French jargon of the day (and of the area), "Baton Rouge".
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Name of baton rouge parish?
There are two. East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge holds the city of Baton Rouge.
Baton rouge Louisiana is in what parish?
Contains Baton Rouge which is the Parish seat.
Where is the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in Baton Rouge located?
The address of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is: 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, 70806 7625
Where is the Louisiana state capitol building located?
The Louisiana state Capitol building is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge is also the capital of Louisiana.
What hotels are closest to Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge?
The two closest hotels to the BRR Center are:Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel, 102 France St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802.Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801.
Name of baton rouge parish?
There are two. East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge holds the city of Baton Rouge.
Where is the Historic Spanish Town Civic Association in Baton Rouge Louisiana located?
The address of the Historic Spanish Town Civic Association is: Po Box 3282, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Where is the City Of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge Louisiana located?
The address of the City Of Baton Rouge is: 7950 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6414
Where is the Baton Rouge Gallery in Baton Rouge Louisiana located?
The address of the Baton Rouge Gallery is: 1515 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2288
Baton rouge Louisiana is in what parish?
Contains Baton Rouge which is the Parish seat.
How do you use Baton Rouge in a sentence?
I live in baton rouge
Where is the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in Baton Rouge located?
The address of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is: 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, 70806 7625
Where is the Louisiana state capitol building located?
The Louisiana state Capitol building is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge is also the capital of Louisiana.
What spanish troops defeated the british at baton rouge?
The troops of Bernardo de Galvez defeated the British at Baton Rouge and Natchez. It took place in 1779 during the Revolutionary War.
Where is the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmobile in Baton Rouge located?
The address of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmobile is: 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, 70806 7625
What hotels are closest to Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge?
The two closest hotels to the BRR Center are:Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel, 102 France St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802.Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801.
What is the phone number of the City Club Of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge Louisiana?
The address of the City Club Of Baton Rouge is: 355 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1507
