West Feliciana Parish

West Feliciana Parish is an administrative division in southeastern Louisiana positioned along the Mississippi River with St. Francisville as its seat. The area combines rural land and water with proximity to the Baton Rouge metropolitan region.

The area emerged in 1824 when the original Feliciana Parish divided into two sections and took its name from Felicite de Galvez, wife of a Spanish governor. This split shaped the region's current administrative boundaries.

The parish has deep ties to the Mississippi region and maintains traditions rooted in early settlement patterns. Local life reflects this heritage through the way buildings stand and communities gather around St. Francisville.

The territory is crossed by U.S. Route 61, Louisiana Highway 10, and Louisiana Highway 66, which provide good connections throughout. These roads link local towns and make travel from outside areas straightforward.

A major nuclear plant in this area plays an important role in supplying power to Louisiana. The industrial facility stands out against the otherwise rural character of the region.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1824

Capital city: St. Francisville

Shares border with: Wilkinson County, East Feliciana Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Concordia Parish

Website: http://stfrancisville.com

GPS coordinates: 30.87000,-91.42000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06