The Women's Club of St.Francisville planted a number of Chinese Chestnut
trees in the spring of 1967. Reason being of a blight that had wiped
these trees out of existence. This was one of their annual civic
projects. This prompted
the organization of the first Chestnut Festival in 1976.
At the West end of Main Street you are able to visit the "Oldest Log Home"
in St.Francisville. This building houses the Women's club and there you
will
find a country and craft store. This is available for parties, etc for a
fee.
The restoration of the oldest home was opened in October 1984.
Go here for pictures of the Log Cabin
Visit the "Cannonball Bridge" which crosses over the mighty Wabash River.
This former railroad bridge has been converted into a road connecting
Illinois and Indiana for the convenience of area travel.
View the old "Wooden Bridge" that was built over the railroad around 1908. Citizens of St.Francisville repaired the wooden bridge and it
is enjoyed by sightseers and used daily by our citizens.
At the end of Main Street........where the Ferry used to cross the Wabash
River........you will find a marker for the George Rodgers Clark Trail.
Visit the new VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL
Honoring all the Veterans of St.Francisville who fought for our Land.
The Memorial is located at 6th and St.Joseph St.(Former Christian Church Lot)
Former citizens have written excellent books of the history of
St.Francisville.
You can purchase these books from the authors and at the
bank.
"City on a Rock" by Stephen R. Shearer
(St.Francisville story from near beginning)SOLD OUT
"Come Gather 'Round Me While I Preach Some by T.Joe Eggebrecht
(Story of a boy growing up in St.Francisville)
