Kentwood Welcome Center

Beautifully landscaped with a compelling design on the broad front plaza entry area, old-fashioned Louisiana concrete sign for picture taking. Inside you can enjoy our sitting room and learn more about the West Florida Republic, a brief, but important chapter in American history.

Address:
77479 I-55 South
Kentwood, Louisiana, 70444
Google Map

Coordinates:
30.9827304, -90.5127152

Directions:
After crossing the state line from the North, bear right to the entrance ramp. The center entrance is about one mile from the state line. Passenger vehicle parking in front.

Phone:
(985) 229-8338

Email:
kentwood@crt.la.gov
Hours of Operation:
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
  • Closed for New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day


24/7 Services Available:
  • Restrooms
  • Vending


Amenities During Business Hours:
  • Free coffee
  • Dog walk
  • Indoor handicapped accessible restroom
  • Picnic table
  • Louisiana Highway Maps
  • Local Attractions and Destinations brochures

Nearby Attractions:
Tickfaw State Park
kayaking
Global Wildlife Center
LIGO gravitational wave observatory
art galleries and theaters
AMTRAK service through Hammond
Louisiana Renaissance Festival.

©2024 Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism