Why was Baton Rouge picked as Louisianas state capital?

Answer 1

Baton Rouge, which is French for red stick, is the capital of Louisiana, USA. The Louisiana State Constitution of 1845 contained a clause that required the state capital to be moved from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by 1849.

Answer 2

The pilgrims had a friend from France named Baton Rouge, and they found a territory (Louisiana) soon after they met there friend. They decided to name a city after him which became the capital.

Answer 3

New Orleans was the colonial capital, but the government was moved to Baton Rouge in 1849. During the Civil War (1861-1865), the Confederate state government relocated to Opelousas and to Shreveport. New Orleans was again the capital during Reconstruction. It finally returned to Baton Rouge in 1882.

Answer 4

The state capital was moved from New Orleans to Baton Rouge because of complaints of legislators from the northern part of the state. They wanted to move the capital to a more central location so that travel would be easier for all.

Answer 5

It was Huey P. Long, it cost 5 million dollars

Answer 6

Alexandria is the Louisiana state capital. It's approx in the central area of the state.