The Old Benevolent Society 

The Old Benevolent Society of West Feliciana Parish was established after the Civil War to help freed slaves with burial. Over time, the organization grew to be an integral part of the African-American community. The Society cared for the sick, provided food for the needy, and even established an early form of medical insurance.

Built in 1883, the Old Benevolent Society building is  located at 11738 Ferdinand Street in St. Francisville’s Historic District. 
Scroll down to view video on the restoration of the building.

afton villa
​gardens

9347 Hwy. 61
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-6773
www.aftonvilla.com

Angola
​museum

​17544 Tunica Trace
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
Angola, LA 70712
225-655-2592
​www.angolamuseum.org

audubon state
​historic site

11788 Hwy 965
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3739
audubon@crt.la.gov
audubonstatehistoricsite.wordpress.com

butler
​greenwood

8345 US Highway 61
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
​225-635-6312
​butlergree@aol.com
www.​butlergreenwood.com​

catalpa
​plantation

9508 Hwy. 61
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3372

Cottage
​Plantation

10528 Cottage Lane
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3674
www.cottageplantation.com

greenwood
​plantation

6838 Highland Road
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-655-4475
 info@greenwoodplantation.com​
www.greenwoodplantation.com

Grace episcopal
​church

11621 Ferdinand Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-4065
​​​www.gracechurchwfp.org

hemingbough
​

10101 Hwy. 965 West
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-6617
hemingbough10101@gmail.com
www.​hemingbough.com

Market
​Hall

9896 Royal Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-6330

mount carmel
​catholic church

11485 Ferdinand Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3630
www.​felicianacatholic.org

rosedown
​plantation

12501 Hwy. 10
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3332
rosedown_mgr@crt.la.gov
www.lastateparks.com/historic-sites/rosedown-plantation-state-historic-site

St. francisville
​united methodist church

9862 Royal Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-3763
stfrumc@bellsouth.net
www.stfrumc.org

west feliciana
​railroad

1144 Ferdinand Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775

The Myrtles
​Plantation

7747 US Highway 61
St. Francisville, LA 70775
800-809-0565
225-635-6277
reservations@myrtlesplantation.com
www.myrtlesplantation.com

west feliciana
historical museum

11757 Ferdinand Street
​St. Francisville, LA 70775
​225-635-6330
​wfhist@bellsouth.net
www.westfelicianahistory.org

The Dawson Legacy

“The Dawson Legacy” explores the legacy of John S. Dawson, an African-American educator who began teaching in West Feliciana Parish in the early 1890s. Dawson created an educational environment that not only taught, but also uplifted a generation of African-American students and their descendants

The Dawson Legacy from FantomLight on Vimeo.

The Story of a Building

“The Story of a Building” focuses on the Old Benevolent Society Restoration Committee’s mission to restore the Old Benevolent Society building and make it an active educational and gathering space for the entire community of West Feliciana.

The Story of a Building from FantomLight on Vimeo.