Fort New Richmond, Baton Rouge

#57 among attractions in Baton Rouge

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Fort New Richmond was built by the British in 1779 on the east bank of the Mississippi River in what was later to become Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Spanish took control of the fort in 1779 and renamed it Fort San Carlos. ()

Completed: 1779 (245 years ago)Coordinates: 30°27'15"N, 91°11'18"W

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DowntownBaton Rouge United States

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Fort New Richmond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State Capitol, Louisiana State Capitol, Belle of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Cathedral.

0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge
14 min walk • The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
~830 ftN
Landmark building with a viewing deck
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge
4 min walk • The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
22 min walk • The Belle of Baton Rouge is a riverboat casino and hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~960 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Church
St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge
5 min walk • St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990.
~640 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
4 min walk • The Capitol Park Museum is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 660 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are two permanent exhibits on the history and culture of Louisiana. The building was designed by New Orleans-based design studio Eskew Dumez Ripple and exhibits were created by Christopher Chadbourne & Associates.
0.7 miS
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
USS Kidd, Baton Rouge
19 min walk • USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
~550 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge
3 min walk • The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
15 min walk • The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.
0.7 miS
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge
17 min walk • Raising Cane's River Center is an entertainment complex in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Opened in 1977, the complex includes: an arena, ballroom, exhibition center, theatre and library. The venue hosts over 500 events per year. In 2016, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers signed a 10-year naming rights agreement for the River Center.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
15 min walk • The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, home of Preserve Louisiana, is located at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used as Louisiana's official gubernatorial residence between 1930 and 1963; a new residence was completed in 1963.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
11 min walk • The St. James Episcopal Church, located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Although Episcopalians began gathering in 1819, St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort New Richmond?

Nearby attractions include State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge (1 min walk), Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge (3 min walk), Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge (4 min walk), Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (4 min walk).

How to get to Fort New Richmond by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort New Richmond:

Bus

FlixBus Baton Rouge • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (10 min walk)
North Blvd Transit Hub (13 min walk)