Rail service is provided by five railroads. The expanding Port of Greater Baton Rouge ranks fourth among the major ports of the nation and second in Louisiana. Projected population figures show that this progressive city will have a phenomenal growth in future decades. We can only guess what Baton Rouge will be like tomorrow, but from all accounts, it seems certain that the future will be filled with bright promise and a continued dedication to growth and progress. Climate and Location Baton Rouge has a subtropical climate free of extreme temperatures.
Winters are mild with only occasional cold spells.
East Baton Rouge Parish comprises 471.81 square miles along the Mississippi River, in the southeast part of the state. The East Baton Rouge Parish school system consists of 101 public and 49 private schools. State Capitol Baton Rouge is the site of the state capitol . Broad steps of Minnesota granite mark the entrance to the building. From the observation tower, it is possible to see the surrounding country for a distance of 30 miles.