Our welcome centers are often the first impression of Louisiana on our visitors. It is important to provide the state's tourists with modern, user-friendly information centers like this one in St. Francisville. Governor Blanco, who oversees the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. The updated facility includes remodeled public restrooms, a new service counter, and an enlarged lobby and office area. A brochure room and file room were also added to better accommodate storage and distribution of visitor information materials.
New landscaping is forthcoming and is currently in the bidding process.
This event marks 300 years of French influence in Louisiana, and is expected to draw 28 million visitors to the state in 1999. One such sign was recently posted on Highway 61 southbound near the St. Francisville Welcome Center. Governor's Press Page Return to the Lt.