What state is baton rouge in?

Baton Rouge (/ ˌ b æ t ən ˈ r uː ʒ / BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] ( listen), meaning 'red stick'; French pronunciation: [bɑtɔ̃ ʀuʒ]) is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, it is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. read more

Home to the celebrated Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers and the hub of Louisiana government, Baton Rouge is both a political and college town, rich in history and host to many cultural events and festivals year-round. read more

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