East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish encompasses 455 square miles of land along the Mississippi River, containing the state capital and multiple municipalities.

The area received its name from a red pole marker used by Native American tribes to designate territorial boundaries between hunting grounds.

The parish combines government functions, educational institutions, and public services through two major universities: Louisiana State University and Southern University.

Residents access government services through the MyBR mobile application, which provides information about voting locations, school districts, and emergency services.

The parish maintains the Pentagon Barracks, built in 1822, which served both Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1810

Capital city: Baton Rouge

Shares border with: East Feliciana Parish, Ascension Parish, St. Helena Parish, West Feliciana Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish

Website: http://brgov.com

GPS coordinates: 30.54000,-91.09000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03