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Baton Rouge is the state’s most important port for deep-water navigation of the Mississippi River in the southeastern part of the state. The Old State Capitol (1847–50) was replaced during Governor Huey P. Long’s administration; it has been restored and is now a museum. The new building was constructed of marble and other stone imported from around the world (1931-32); it is 34 stories tall and has an ornate memorial and observation deck.
Its grounds contain a sunken garden with Long’s tomb. Services are also becoming increasingly important, especially those related to state governments, and the role of cities as distribution hubs for surrounding agricultural areas.