What is the capital of Louisiana?

Baton Rouge is the capital of the state of Louisiana, and is known for its amazing food scene, historical landmarks, and fun and quirky attractions.

It forms the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish and is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge is the political hub for Louisiana, and is the second-largest city in the state after New Orleans, with an estimated population of 228,590 in 2015.

Baton Rouge is French for “Red Stick.” But did you know that the city is named after a literal red stick? When wandering around Louisiana more than 300 years ago, French explorer Sieur d’Iberville spotted a cypress stick stained with blood of fish and animals on a Mississippi River bluff. The red stick served as the dividing line between the Bayougoula and Houma tribes’ hunting grounds.

Baton Rouge is also the home of the LSU Tigers, the resident football team, that won the National Championship in 2019 with a perfect season. If you love sports then there is no greater thing to do than take in a fast paced game at the LSU Tiger Stadium