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Dufrocq School
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National Register of Historic Places

Dufrocq School

Also known as Dufrocq Elementary School; Dufrocq Montessori Magnet Elementary School

On the National Register since 200224 years
Beaux ArtsListed 2002Baton Rouge

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Dufrocq School

Dufrocq School, at 330 S. 19th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 28, 2002. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 27 other Louisiana listings. The listing covers 2.5 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 20 MB · National Archives↗
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330 S. 19th St., Baton Rouge · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Beaux Arts.

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Questions about Dufrocq School

Is Dufrocq School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2002 (Register number 02000268).

Is Dufrocq School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Louisiana State Capitol, 1.2 miles away.

Can you visit Dufrocq School?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Dufrocq School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73973405 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.