# Louisiana State Capitol

> At 137 m the tallest state capitol in the United States, built in 1932 under Governor Huey Long, who was shot in its halls. The free observation deck on the 2

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At 137 m the tallest state capitol in the United States, built in 1932 under Governor Huey Long, who was shot in its halls. The free observation deck on the 27th floor looks over the Mississippi.

- **Nearest town:** Baton Rouge, LA
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 30.4571, -91.1874

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