Spanish Town is a historic district around Spanish Town Road in Baton Rouge, the capital city of Louisiana.  Spanish Town was commissioned in 1805 when Baton Rouge was under the control of the Spanish government...and is believed to be the oldest neighborhood in Baton Rouge.  It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.  The community and surrounding subdivisions serve as"living history" by having an assembly of surviving structures ranging in date from 1823 to 1975.  The oldest structure is the Pino House (built 1823).  This diverse community in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge near the State Legislature and LSU is home to artists, writers, musicians, actors, students, teachers, physians, politicians, and attorneys. As part of its heritage, Spanish Town hosts one ... 09/18/2008

Pay less for Baton Rouge real estate in the Spanish Town expansion areaOne of the most interesting and historically vibrant of Baton Rouge communities is Spanish Town.  Spanish Town is located on downtown Baton Rouge real estate, in the Downtown Development District.  Directly north of Spanish Town is the state capital complex.  One of the highlights of this area is the Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade, which is one of the biggest festivals in Baton Rouge.Because Spanish Town is receiving a great deal of renovation (tearing down historical homes in Spanish Town Baton Rouge is frowned upon), and because the downtown district is such a desirable location, home values in Spanish Town can be quite high.  However, as you move east in Spanish Town Baton Rouge, the real estate becomes less expen... 05/11/2007