USS Kidd Memorial, Baton Rouge
305 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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USS Kidd Memorial
895.8 mi305 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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About USS Kidd Memorial
The Fletcher-class destroyer USS Kidd—one of 175 built during World War II—now serves as the centerpiece of a memorial dedicated to honoring the men and women of the American armed forces.
- Nickname: The Pirate of the Pacific
- Things to see: World War II and Korean ear aircraft and military artifacts including the dented helmet of an infantryman who stormed the beaches of Normandy
- The real deal: book an overnight stay to see what it's like living aboard a naval ship
- When to go: the first Sunday of the month, when admission is free
- Named after: Rear Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd Sr., who was killed aboard the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor
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Quinn
1 rating|1 review
I had a nice time with my family. It was very interesting and my family loved it. I would recommend anyone to visit.
Katie
1 rating|1 review
Should put other places besides the counter at the check in that kids 0-4 years old are free. I purchased two extra tickets for them not knowing & could not get a refund.
Other than that it was enjoyable.
Melani
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Shutterbug
7 ratings|3 reviews
Loved it. So neat to see such a chunk of history!
Eric
1 rating|1 review
Amazing but very creepy








