St. Francisville, Historic town in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States.
St. Francisville sits on a ridge 35 meters above sea level, overlooking the Mississippi River and extending across 1.8 square miles of land.
The town, established in 1807 as Villa of St. Francis, served as the capital of the Republic of West Florida in 1810 for 74 days.
German Jewish settlers made substantial contributions to the town after the Civil War, constructing Victorian homes that remain standing today.
The West Feliciana Sports Park provides multiple athletic facilities for residents and visitors, supporting various recreational activities throughout the year.
Bayou Sara, located beneath the town's bluffs, functioned as the largest Mississippi River port between New Orleans and Memphis during the antebellum period.
Location: West Feliciana Parish
Inception: 1809
Elevation above the sea: 35 m
Website: http://stfrancisville.net
GPS coordinates: 30.78470,-91.38060
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and the archaeological site of Poverty Point with its mounds dating to 1700 BC. Museums record the settlement of German communities in Germantown, Acadian culture, and the political history of the state at the old Capitol in Baton Rouge. Gardens and parks provide access to the region's characteristic landscapes. Avery Island Botanical Garden features 70 hectares of vegetation on a natural salt dome, while the bayou wetlands host a variety of wildlife. Places like the Chauvin Art Garden add a modern aspect with sculptures along a waterway. This route allows exploration of different periods in Louisiana's history, from pre-Columbian cultures to developments in the 20th century.
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