Baton Rouge
North America, United States
United States
People from Baton Rouge are called:
Male/General:
Baton Rougean
Pronunciation:
/ˌbætən ˈruːʒən/
Etymology & Origin
From French 'bâton rouge' meaning 'red stick', named after a red cypress pole that marked hunting boundaries.
About Baton Rouge
- Capital city of Louisiana since 1849.
- Major petrochemical and refining center along the Mississippi River.
- Home to Louisiana State University (LSU).
- Important port city and center of Louisiana's energy industry.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 227,470 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America