Historic Homes & Buildings

• Arlington Plantation (circa 1855)
  11532 Main Street • Franklin, LA 70538
  337-828-2644
  Located along the banks of Bayou Tech, this Greek Revival-style home is filled with period antiques, many of which are original to the home. Tours by appointment only.

• Grevemberg House Museum (circa 1851)
  407 Sterling Road • Franklin, LA 70538
  337-828-2092
  A restored Greek Revival-style home, the Grevemberg House features a collection of period newspapers, kitchen tools, period furnishings, antique toys, and Civil War artifacts. more...

• Oaklawn Manor (circa 1827)
  3296 East Oaklawn Drive • Franklin, LA 70538
  Located Off Irish Bend Road
  337-828-0434
  This Greek Revival-style home, built by Judge Alexander Porter (one of the founders of Louisiana), houses a large collection of rare prints and original oil paintings by John James Audubon. Its gardens were designed to resemble the Gardens of Versailles.  more...

Tours & Cruises

• Franklin Historic District
  337-395-4905
  Take a leisurely tour down Franklin's Main Street which boasts over 420 properties listed as a National Place, picturesque street lamps and live oaks along the boulevard. more...