Memorial Tower, Baton Rouge
Memorial Tower is a clock tower on the Louisiana State University campus. The 175-foot structure, also called the Campanile (Bell Tower), is a memorial to Louisianans who died in World War I. The tower's interior hosts a small military museum.
Construction of the tower began in 1923 and was completed in 1926. It was designed in the Italian Renaissance architectural style by architect Theodore Link. The design includes bronze plaques etched with the names of nearly 1,500 fallen soldiers.
Memorial Tower is an icon for the Louisiana State University campus. The chimes ring every quarter hour until 10 PM. At noon, the chimes ring out with the alma mater. Tradition states that an LSU student can only become a "true LSU student" if they are kissed under the tower on Valentine's Day when the chimes ring at midnight.
The plaza in front of Memorial Tower is often used for campus-wide celebrations. It is a popular spot for photography, especially when the holiday lights are on grand display.
Construction of the tower began in 1923 and was completed in 1926. It was designed in the Italian Renaissance architectural style by architect Theodore Link. The design includes bronze plaques etched with the names of nearly 1,500 fallen soldiers.
Memorial Tower is an icon for the Louisiana State University campus. The chimes ring every quarter hour until 10 PM. At noon, the chimes ring out with the alma mater. Tradition states that an LSU student can only become a "true LSU student" if they are kissed under the tower on Valentine's Day when the chimes ring at midnight.
The plaza in front of Memorial Tower is often used for campus-wide celebrations. It is a popular spot for photography, especially when the holiday lights are on grand display.
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Memorial Tower on Map
Sight Name: Memorial Tower
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Create Your Own Walk in Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Introduction Walking Tour
Baton Rouge is the capital of the state of Louisiana. The area that is now Baton Rouge was initially settled by the Houma and Bayougoula Indian Tribes. These two indigenous tribes used a giant cypress pole painted in red to mark the boundary between the tribal lands. Early French settlers dubbed that cypress pole "Le Baton Rouge" or Red Stick.
European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Louisiana State University Walking Tour
Louisiana State University is the flagship university of the LSU system. It was originally founded in Pineville in 1860 as a seminary and military academy. The present campus in Baton Rouge was established in 1926.
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles