WELCOME TO JACKSON, LOUISIANA HOME OF THE

Nestled deep in the Florida Parishes of SOUTHERN LOUISIANA is one of the State's hidden treasures, the REPUBLIC OFWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL MUSEUM. Located in Jackson, La., just North-East of the capital city of Baton Rouge, this treasure of Civil War and military artifacts, antique cars, planes and carriages, Antebellum furnishings, ship models, wildlife, and musical instruments is a "must see" when visiting the Gulf South. The proud history that IS LOUISIANA is brought to life in every exhibit.

On East College Street, in the heart of the Old Centenary College District, flags depicting the history of the Feliciana Parishes proudly fly over the courtyard. At the rear of the museum park area are buildings containing the cotton and grist mills, art and crafts shops, and the Music Pavilion which houses the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Working Steam Railroad circles the City.
...Original Louisiana Cotton Gin
1920's gasoline powered grist mill
Diorama depicting
the battle of Jackson
Also featuring Louisiana's only publicly accessible and playing theatre pipe organ. Click photo for more info.
Classic and vintage motor and horse drawn vehicles.

The Republic of West Florida Historical Society
P.O.Box 1000, Jackson, La. 70748
For further info, email harv707@aol.com

This page was produced for the East Feliciana Parish Chamber of Commerce by SPI Network Services