About this property
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. The site was used by the Spanish, French, British, Confederate States Army, and United States Army and was part of the short-lived Republic of West Florida. During its use as a military post the site has been visited by such notable figures as Zachary Taylor, Lafayette, Robert E. …
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000863. It was listed on July 25, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Pentagon Barracks listed on the National Register?
Pentagon Barracks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Pentagon Barracks?
Pentagon Barracks is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pentagon Barracks?
The period of significance for Pentagon Barracks is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Pentagon Barracks?
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