Construction began in 1847, and legislature met for the first time in the building in 1850, according to Louisiana's Old State Capitol.

When thinking about castles, Louisiana likely doesn't come to mind. However, the state is home to eight castles. Find out about the structures here.

Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers have put $31.7 million toward refurbishing the outside of the Louisiana State Capitol. The money, included in the annual state construction plan that took ...