The barracks were also the original location of the LSU-Baton Rouge campus. The Old State Capitol 100 North Blvd. It was restored as the seat of the state government in 1883 and served in that capacity until 1932. The building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been restored and serves as the Center of Political and Governmental History focusing on Louisiana's colorful political past. Located on the Mississippi River, this exotic Victorian private plantation home features museum-quality antiques and decorations.
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The home can be rented for private parties and meetings with advance reservation. Poplar Grove Plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places. Port Allen, LA Port Allen is the site of the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, a deepwater facility that ranks as the fifth-largest deepwater port in the nation. The Lock Museum in nearby Plaquemine outlines the history and function of the locks on the Mississippi River. Port Hudson State Commemorative Area U.S. Hwy.