Louisiana State Capitol

Louisiana State Capitol

At 450 feet (137 meters) tall, with 34 stories, it is the tallest capitol building in the United States, the tallest building in Baton Rouge, and the seventh-tallest building in Louisiana.

Leading up to the main entrance are a series of steps with the names of all of the United States in the order of each state's admittance to the Union.

Ground was broken in 1930, and the structure was completed in March 1932.

The Capitol was a major filming location for the film All The King's Men by Steven Zaillian, based on the novel by Robert Penn Warren. Scenes from the film Everybody's All-American were also filmed here.

Location

900 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County
Louisiana, USA

Getting There

The Louisiana State Capitol is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is accessible by public transportation. The Capitol Park Trolley runs a free service to the Capitol and other downtown locations from Monday through Friday, and the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) bus routes 11 and 44 also serve the area. There are several bus stops within walking distance of the Capitol. Additionally, there are several taxi and ride-sharing services available in the area.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Louisiana that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.