Pentagon Barracks, Military barracks in State Capitol grounds, Baton Rouge, United States.
The Pentagon Barracks consists of four two-story brick buildings arranged in a pentagon shape on the Mississippi River bank in downtown Baton Rouge.
Between 1819 and 1829, the United States Army constructed these garrison buildings to house troops, which remained active military quarters until 1877.
The barracks witnessed the presence of important military figures including Zachary Taylor, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis during their service periods.
The buildings now function as private apartments for state legislators and contain offices of the Louisiana lieutenant governor within the State Capitol complex.
The site changed ownership between French, British, Spanish, and American forces, including a period under the independent Republic of West Florida in 1810.
Location: Baton Rouge
GPS coordinates: 30.45528,-91.18889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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