About this city
Also known as: The Town Two Miles Long and Two Yards Wide
Perched dramatically on the narrow loess bluffs above the Mississippi River in West Feliciana Parish, St. Francisville is a historic small town renowned as an architectural open-air museum of the Old South. Established in 1809 by Spanish and Anglo settlers, the town served as the prosperous commercial capital for the surrounding cotton and sugar plantation empires, briefly functioning as the capital of the short-lived Republic of West Florida in 1810. St. Francisville is highly celebrated for having its historic core completely preserved, escaping destruction during the Civil War. Today, the town presents an enchanting layout characterized by grand historic plantation homes, centuries-old live oak alleys draped in Spanish moss, and a sophisticated boutique tourism sector focused on heritage exploration.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the grand architecture and manicured formal gardens at the historic Rosedown Plantation or Myrtles Plantation. Hike the rugged, deep ravines and view rare plant species within the nearby Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area. Stroll through the historic Royal Street shops downtown.
