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The territory of Louisiana at one time was explored by the French; an expedition, led by Pierre Le Moyne (as well as his brother Jean Baptiste and several other men), first mapped out the region. Later, French officials decided to place a military post in that part of the territory. Back then, in 1699-1700, the area being explored needed a name, so the French explorers named it after a distinctive red cypress tree they noticed; it was used as a boundary marker by several of the native tribes.
The name Baton Rouge means "red stick" in French-- as the story goes, the cypress tree, stripped of its bark, looked very much like a large, red stick. It is also worth noting that the native peoples in the region had an entirely different name for the tree (Istrouma, or in some sources, Itti Houma); but it was the French name that became better known. Today, Baton Rouge is the second largest city in Louisiana.
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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.
The name for the capital of Louisiana got its name from the french for red stick what is the capital?
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. Its name means "red stick" in French.
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.
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
What is the phone number of the Baton Rouge Gallery in Baton Rouge Louisiana?
The phone number of the Baton Rouge Gallery is: 225-383-1470.
