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Baton Rouge National Cemetery

Baton Rouge, Louisiana • East Baton Rouge County

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About This Property

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Baton Rouge National Cemetery is a solemn resting place for the nation's fallen service members, encompassing expansive grounds with meticulously arranged headstones. It serves as a memorial park and a testament to sacrifice.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
7.7
Listed Date
7/9/1997
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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