St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

West Feliciana Railroad

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 8, 2005

1. West Feliciana Railroad Marker

Inscription. One of South’s earliest railroads. Ran from St. Francisville, La. to Woodville, Ms. Idea conceived in 1828 as means of transporting cotton to river. Chartered in 1831. Completed in 1842. In use in Illinois Central System until abandoned in 1978.

Erected 1982 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 30° 46.411′ N, 91° 23.468′ W. Marker is in St. Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. It is on Ferdinand St. (State Highway 1258) west of Tunica Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Francisville LA 70775, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes

and in Greater Baton Rouge.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Historic West Feliciana Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Our Caboose (a few steps from this marker); Bayou Sara Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayou Sara (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corner Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hillcroft (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prospect (approx. 0.2 miles away); Levert-Bockel House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Francisville.

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 8, 2005

2. West Feliciana Railroad Marker

West Feliciana Railroad Caboose at marker location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 8, 2005

3. West Feliciana Railroad Caboose at marker location

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.