Pentagon Barracks
The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol.Photo: Spatms, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Museum
- Description: building complex in Baton Rouge, United States of America
- Also known as: “Pentagon Barracks Museum”
- Address: 959 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Louisiana State Capitol and Capitol Park Museum - Baton Rouge.
Louisiana State Capitol
Public building
Photo: Chrismiceli, CC0.
The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana. Louisiana State Capitol is situated 840 feet northeast of Pentagon Barracks.
Capitol Park Museum - Baton Rouge
Museum
The Capitol Park Museum is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 660 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are two permanent exhibits on the history and culture of Louisiana. Capitol Park Museum - Baton Rouge is situated 1,100 feet southeast of Pentagon Barracks.
St. Joseph Cathedral
Church
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990. St. Joseph Cathedral is situated 1,500 feet southeast of Pentagon Barracks.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Spanish Town and Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District.
Spanish Town
Neighborhood
Spanish Town is a historic district anchored by Spanish Town Road in Baton Rouge, the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is well known for its annual Mardi Gras parade, which is the largest in Baton Rouge.
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District is a historic district in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, located along 3rd Street, from Main Street to North Boulevard.
Baton Rouge
Photo: getmahesh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
Pentagon Barracks
- Categories: building complex, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
30.45552° or 30° 27′ 20″ northLongitude
-91.18934° or 91° 11′ 22″ westElevation
52 feet (16 metres)Open location code
862CFR46+67OpenStreetMap ID
node 4241352809OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museum
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