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St. Francisville & West Felciana Parish is in an unique situation, a small town rich in culture and heritage while aggressively striving from perfection in economic development. Nestled along the Mississippi River, Tunica Hills & Swamp and the Great Southeastern Plains, the city has breathtaking landscape and equipped with vibrant energy that's indispensable to a fast-growing small town. The town of St. Francisville and parish .....
enjoy our quality of life and developing business environment. The town and parish continues to grow its infrastructure, enhance its business policies and expand its outlook for current and future business prospects. The population continues to grow while maintaining the environment. West Feliciana Parish schools hold some of the highest awards in the state and continue to meet the needs of this growing parish.
St. Francisville is also a center for tourism, attracting visitors to the many cultural festivals, museum-goers, golfers, and nature-seekers of all kinds. St. Francisville is ideal located in the rolling hills and ravines of Tunica, very unique to the rest of Louisiana. Settle by the English in 1807, the town is located 30 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge, 60 minutes south of Natchez, Mississippi on US Hwy 61. |
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The Police Jury is reviewing the tax structure in West Feliciana and will be discussing this at the next meeting. Keeping up with where we, as a community are going , is every citizens responsibility. We have some extraordinary talent at the Jury, that is looking at how to fund government in the near future. Look for more on this important subject and let your voice be heard for the pros and the cons. We applaud the planning that is implied in this discussion. We await to see what is proposed. |
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We add our congratulations to US Congressman Don Cazayoux! Congressman Cazayoux represented a portion of West Feliciana in the past as a State Representative, but now in Washington, will represent us all. |
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Farmer's Market & More
The West Feliciana Farmer's Market is returning every Thursday, beginning Thursday May 22nd. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the 4-H barn on Wilcox Street, come out and support local farmers and gardeners!
Memorial Day Weekend will be pack with fun for the whole family. The weekend kicks off with a Movie Under the Stars in Parker Park. The movie will start at dark, admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Food Bank, concessions will be available. The movie showing is ENCHANTED. For more information call Laurie Walsh at the Ma in Street Office 635-3873. On Saturday night in Parker Park at 6:30 p.m. the Delta Drifters will be playing in the Gazebo. This event is brought to you by the Bank of St. Francisville. Bring your chair and your dancing shoes. For more information call Laurie 635-3873 or Lynn 635-3665.
Remember that we have company coming to town for Graduation night! Grand parents and other family will be coming, so make your reservations at our local restaurants to enjoy the time together. Support the Merchants who supported Project Graduation. Finally, our congratulations to all of our graduates! We're sorry not to have scholarships to offer all of them, but a stronger St. Francisville economy is a gift that we at the Chamber are working for.
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The next Greater St. Francisville After Hours will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at The St. Francisville Inn. This is a first time ever hands on WEBINAR After Hours. TempleDesign and Blue Goose Media will sponsor this event. Bring your lap top if you want - we will teach you how to register, add your business listing and use the Community Market Days. This is the time to come and see the website on the big screen and have a little fun at the same time. |
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Linda Osterberger has gotten on the ball and sent out renewals to our last year list. If you haven't received one, yet, we need you to contact us and get on board. We are working to make this a better place to live and work. Support us as we work for you! |
Chamber Info
JOIN TODAY As part of your membership, you can take advantage of a variety of programs, events and professional development opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Parish Info
TOURISM INFORMATION As a tourist destination, St. Francisville Louisiana attacts visitors from around the world. Rich in civil war history, nature, historic sites and parks; people also come for the quaint town where time slows down just a bit.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT Information on West Feliciana Parish government, services, offices, elections, utilities, police jury and location maps can be found at wfparish.org. Plenty of links to parish information on this "Gateway to the Parish"
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St. Francisville Info
ST. FRANCISVILLE INFORMATION As the center-piece of West Feliciana Parish, St. Francisville is located about 30 minutes north of the capitol of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. Find out about the town's government, tourism, Main Street program and much more..
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