Attractions in Our Area
Historic Homes and Gardens . . .Afton Villa Gardens - 9247 US Hwy. 61 - Seasonal - Site of Gothic home of the Barrow family that burned in 1963. Entrance is mile long drive of azaleas and live oaks.
Butler Greenwood Plantation - 8345 US Hwy 61 - c.1796, this elaborate Victorian home is home to the 8th generation of the Butler family. Extensive grounds include a sunken garden and very early gazebo.
The Cottage Plantation -10528 Cottage Lane - Early 1800s home supports large collection of dependencies original to plantation, includes elegant carriage. General Andrew Jackson "slept" here after victory in the War of 1812.
Greenwood Plantation - 6838 Highland Road - Reconstructed Greek Revival home from ruins of 1830s mansion that burned in 1960.
The Myrtles Plantation - 7747 US Hwy 61 - c. 1796 Filled with elegant antiques and faux work, displaying French influence. Surrounded with intrigue!
Oakley Plantation at the Audubon Historic Site (a LA State Park) - 11788 LA Hwy 965 - Site where John James Audubon tutored and painted, this West Indies style home is furnished in the Federal period and offers great walking opportunities, and out buildings.
Rosedown Plantation - 12501 LA Hwy 10 Excellent restoration of 1845 mansion; 28 acres of gardens.
Historic District in our Downtown . . . .
St. Francisville Town - Historic downtown St. Francisville is recognized on the Register of Historic Significant Sites.
Historic Churches in our Downtown . . . . .
Grace Episcopal Church - 11621 Ferdinand Street - established in 1827; present structure c.1858, survived gunboats barrage from the Mississippi River. Very historic cemetery framed by ancient live oaks.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - Ferdinand Street @ Sewell Street - c.1871 Built from plans by General P.G.T. Beauregard
United Methodist Church - 9856 Royal Street - Built in 1899 to replace older structure ravaged by floods in Bayou Sara.
Other Activities . . . .
Bird Walks for the SERIOUS birder! Led by experienced Artist / Naturalist Murrell Butler. In the Tunica Hills area - check list provided - CALL for appointment. (225)635-6214
The Bluffs Golf Course - Sunrise Way off LA Hwy 965 - An Arnold Palmer designed course overlooking Thompson Creek. (225)634-5551
Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum at Angola - LA Hwy 66 @ Angola - Most intriguing history of the state's prison system displayed at the gates of the prison. Free. (225)655-2592
Nature Conservancy/Mary Ann Brown Preserve - LA Hwy 965 - 109 acres with 2 miles of trails and gardens for public use. Primitive camping and picnic areas available with reservations. (225)338-1040
West Feliciana Historical Society Museum - 11757 Ferdinand Street - Displays of area cultural history and architecture located in c.1895 hardware store building. *Pick-up a Walk Through History brochure of our Historic District's cultural and architectural history. Free. (225)635-6330 email: wfhist@bsf.net
Coming Soon!!! the Tunica Hills Nature Preserve . . .
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