Centenary State Historic Site

Louisiana State Park

Entrance fee$6 / adult
CampingDay use only
PetsAllowed
DirectionsOfficial Louisiana State Parks page

About Centenary State Historic Site

The surviving West Wing of the College of Louisiana, which opened in Jackson in 1826 as one of the state's earliest schools. Walk the historic grounds where the campus once stood and take in a piece of Louisiana's education history.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$6 per adult (13+) — General Admission $6 per Person (ages 7 to 61) $4 for Seniors (62 & older) Free for children (6 & under) Guided Site Tour* $10 per Person (ages 7 - 61) $8 Seniors (ages 62 & over) Free Children (ages 6 & under) *Guided fees include grounds and structures

Hours

Grounds open to visitors

Thursday through Saturday

open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day

Buildings open for special programing or by appointment.

Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone225-654-3775

Address3522 College Street, Jackson, LA 70748

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