Category:People from Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana and the second-largest city in the state, located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern United States. Founded in 1719, the city developed as an important river port and later became a major center for the petrochemical industry, oil refining, and government administration. Baton Rouge is home to Louisiana State University, one of the largest public universities in the South, as well as Southern University, a historically black public university.

The city's economy is anchored by major petrochemical facilities, including ExxonMobil's largest refinery in the United States, along with significant government employment due to its status as the state capital. Louisiana State University serves as a prominent source of notable graduates, particularly in athletics, politics, and business, while the city's position as a political and economic hub has produced individuals prominent in public service and industry.

See also

• People from Shreveport, Louisiana
• People from Washington, D.C.
• People from Boston, Massachusetts
• People from St. Louis, Missouri