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Points of Interest
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West Baton Rouge Parish offers many points of interest to tour or drive by along its scenic byways and rural highways.
The United States Department of the Interior lists many of these site in the prestigious National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). |
For a map and additional information
on attractions, events, lodging
and dining, contact the
West Baton Rouge
Visitor Information Center:
(225) 344-2920, ext 151
or (800) 654-9701
Open seven days a week
9 am - 5 pm |
Exhibits the unique ways of life on the 19th and early 20th century sugar plantations. Guided tours through the plantation home, cabin dwelling, and sugar industry gallery with its working model of a sugar mill are available. Free admission. 845 N. Jefferson in Port Allen.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday 2 -5 pm.
(225) 336-2422
French Creole sugar plantation owner's home built in the 1830s. Local families can trace their ancestry back to the home's builders, who were early settlers of the area. Located on the grounds of the Museum in Port Allen.
The cabin was originally built before the civil war to house the slaves of Henry Watkins Allen, the last Confederate Governor of Louisiana and the man for whom Port Allen was named. Located on the grounds of the Museum in Port Allen.
Allen served in the Civil War at the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg and Baton Rouge and rose to the rank of brigadier general. Created by well-known sculptor Angela Gregory. Located on Hwy. 1 between the library and parish government offices in Port Allen
Listed on the National Register as a fine example of a commercial and public buildings. The Addis Museum houses a collection of photographs, memorabilia, and exhibits on Addis' history as a railroad town. Located on Ray Rivet Street, west of LA Hwy. 1.
Call for tour times: (225) 687-4844
These homes of agricultural workers on a working sugar plantation are of state-wide importance as a rare surviving agricultural complex. Private. Located on North River Road at Allendale Road.
Believed to be over 350 years old, the Brusly Oak has traditionally been a community "bulletin Board" and meeting place. Located on North LaBauve west of Hwy. 1.
The house has been moved three times because swift currents of the river in that area have caused levee setbacks.
Visitors can vies the train that used to haul sugar to the mill. Site includes the Choctaw Plantation home (circa 1830), the train depot, and the scale house, plus a miniature train collection, lanterns, caboose whistles, and other memorabilia from sugar plantations. 5151 Ellwood Road, Brusly. Private.
Group tours by appointment.
(225) 749-2205
Located near Brusly on LA Hwy. 1 at Terrill Drive. Cinclare exemplifies the "sugar town", which was a self sufficient plantation community with homes and services for the workers and their families. Mill operates from October to December to produce raw sugar from the sugar cane grown in nearby fields. Private.
The recently-restored 19th century depot building, train car, and platform are located between LA Hwy. 1 and the Union Pacific train tracks.
The museum and train car are open for tourists Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10 am - 2 pm.
(225) 383-8760
Located on Hwy. 1 between Addis and Plaquemine, the Dow complex is the largest petrochemical facility in Louisiana.
Tours available by reservation.
(225) 353-6623
Located on East Main Street in Brusly. The charming house is an urban residence that reflects French Creole, Federal, and Greek Revival architectural styles. Private.
Located on North River Road, the two-story columned house has been a local landmark since it was built between 1915-1917. The original Homestead Plantation house located to the south was once two stories and has served as a school and a church. Next door is the Homestead Overseer's Cottage and Garden, which has been featured in national magazines. Private.
Surrounded by fields of sugar cane, Margeret is located on Lafiton Lane between Hwy. 1 and Hwy. 415. Private.
Monte Vista—a significant plantation home in the Greek Revival style—was built by early French Colonialist Louis de Favrot. Located on North River Road. Private.
Authentic plantation commissary located 11.5 miles north of Port Allen on the River Road. Private.
Built for the 1884 World's Fair in New Orleans, Poplar Grove reflects the Oriental influence on Victorian architectural design. Group tours, private parties, meetings, plantation dining and gospel choirs, by advance reservation. Located on North River Road above Port Allen. Private.
(225) 344-3913
Visitors can stand on the lock wall and watch barges and tugboats pass through from the Mississippi River to the Intracostal Canal. Free Admission. Located off of Hwy. 1 South; follow the signs to the Port.
Daily 9 am - 5 pm.
(225) 343-3752
The former Port Allen High School is considered one of the finest examples of Art Deco buildings in Louisiana. Located on Rosedale Road (Hwy. 986)
Head of deepwater navigation on the Mississippi River. The docks and administrative building are located in the port complex off of Hwy. 1 South.
Tours by appointment.
(225) 342-1660
A faith community since 1835, the church and cemetery are located on South River Road in Brusly. Many family names in the cemetery are those of Acadians who settled in the area.
Church Offices: (225) 749-2189
Sandbar was the home of Ethel Claiborne Dameron, who played a leading role in the establishment of the West Baton Rouge Library, Museum, and Historical Association, among her many contributions. Private.
The Burial place of African Americans important to West Baton Rouge history dates back to the 1850's. Located in Port Allen on the corner of Court and Commerce streets near the old ferry landing.
Scott's United Methodist Church: (225) 383-2234
Sugar Plantation main house reflecting several architectural styles - Stick/Eastlake, Italianate, and Queen Anne Revival. Located on North River Road above port Allen. Private.
Books, periodicals, newspapers, audio and video cassettes, Louisiana genealogy resources, children's reading programs, internet access, online and dial-in catalogue access, outreach programs. Hwy. 1 North in port Allen.
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