History of The Stockade Bed and Breakfast

The Stockade, located on historic Highland Road near LSU and downtown Baton Rouge, is a large Spanish-style hacienda with six comfortable guestrooms. Once a Civil War stockade, the bed and breakfast is named after its 19th century military origin and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places as an archeological site. A guarded entrance at the road greets guests as they enter the property and serves as a reminder of The Stockade’s interesting past.

Highland Stockade encompasses approximately 30 acres of wooded land, part of which is home to the original Stockade Cemetery. The bed and breakfast is situated upon a high bluff descending into low land that was once the riverbed of Ole Man River, the Mississippi. It is this geological contrast from which the name Highland Road is derived.

Originally built as home to a family of six adventurous children, The Stockade was once part of a large farm. In 1994 Janice DeLerno, owner and innkeeper, opened it as a bed and breakfast. A native of New Orleans, Janice studied Fine Arts at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and decided to make the city her home.

The National Wildlife Federation has certified the grounds of The Stockade as a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat. Nature lovers will delight in walks along the backyard trail to explore the bayou wilderness of native foliage and wildlife. Busy squirrels and various species of birds abound throughout the day; nocturnal experiences can include the sight of an owl and the sound of its hoot, the chirping of tree frogs filling the air and a view of raccoons having their evening meal.

The Stockade is truly a peaceful, serene environment within a trove of city sights and amusements. It offers many on-site pleasures as well as easy access to local and regional attractions such as plantations, museums, historical buildings, planetarium and IMAX Theatre. Whether your travel is for business or pleasure, come to The Stockade. You will be pleasantly surprised!