CHECK OUT ALL THE THINGS TO SEE AND DO WITHOUT LEAVING CLAIBORNE PARISH!
The center of Homer is dominated by a beautiful courthouse, the seat of Claiborne Parish government since 1860 and one of the oldest public buildings in continuous use in the state of Louisiana. This antebellum edifice is a classic example of Greek Revival architecture and is the symbol of the town and parish.
Visitors to the Ford Museum will step back in time and experience life as it once was in Homer and Claiborne Parish. Herbert S. Ford first began his collection of artifacts in 1918, following his return from World War I, when one of his sons brought a German helmet home from the town’s dump. He continued to add to his collection until his death in 1960, after which his family donated the collection to the town.
Located on the town square of Homer, the building that houses the Ford Museum was built in 1890 as the Hotel Claiborne. The museum’s permanent collection reflects the life and culture of Claiborne Parish from its earliest known inhabitants, the Kadohadacho Native American tribe, to the oil boom at the turn of the 20th century.
Featured exhibits include a cypress dugout canoe found on the banks of the Sabine River, a one-room pioneer cabin built around 1860 and the original judge’s bench from the Claiborne Parish Courthouse, which was completed in 1861.
Claiborne Parish boasts something many cannot – two golf courses. Homer and Haynesville golf courses are 9-hole public courses. Daily green fees or memberships are available, along with cart rentals and pavilions for family outings. Courses are open year-round.
At Lake Claiborne State Park, the opportunities for fun adventures are endless. This 620-acre park is the perfect location for swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, hiking, camping, relaxing and more. The lake is stocked with many types of fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, striped bass, chain pickerel, bream and white perch.
Lake Claiborne State Park has everything visitors need for a great weekend getaway, including 10 cabins and 87 campsites convenient to campers with water, electricity, grills, picnic tables and laundry facilities. Rent a boat on site or bring your own.
All ages are invited to swim and enjoy the park’s sandy beach. The beach is situated on an inlet of the lake, and is protected from boats and water-skiers. Lake Claiborne is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, beautiful nature trails and scenic views. Nature tours are offered regularly. Visitors can also enjoy our top-ranked disc golf courses!
Lake Claiborne SP offers the #1 and #2 ranked disc golf courses in the state. Both courses offer 2 sets of tee pads, the Blue tees are for the skilled players and the Red tees for the newer players or first timers at the park. Families are encouraged to check out discs at the fee station on their next visit.
White Tail Scorecard and Map – Measuring 7391 ft., the Whitetail is the most difficult of the two courses. It winds through the camping areas all the way to the scenic hole 10 that gives golfers a chance to rest and enjoy beautiful Lake Claiborne.
Dogwood Scorecard and Map – This course is slightly shorter than its sister course. Measuring in at 5281 ft., it’s better to play when you’re short on time. The Dogwood course winds through the South side of the park and ends back at the fee station.
Studio space for a reasonable rental rate and a welcoming community of artists can be found on the second floor of the historic Masonic Lodge building, located in the heart of the Homer Historic District at 512 North Main Street. For more information, or to schedule a tour of available studio spaces, please contact the Director of Main Street Homer by visiting the website mainstreethomer.com.
The Claiborne Parish Library reopened in 2014 after a yearlong renovation project that increased the library’s size from 6,000 square feet to more than 15,000 square feet. The renovation includes the addition of a multi-purpose room to seat 100 and new kitchen facilities on the west side of the building. The new addition on the south side of the building includes stacks for adult reading materials, a young adult area, two study rooms, a local history room, a reading area for patrons and a conference room.
The children’s area has been relocated to a separate room that is now triple the size of the old area. The new library contains 48 computers for public use, and the multi-purpose room and conference room contain state-of- the-art electronic components for group presentations. The parking area has also been expanded, and all areas now have complete disability access.
519 S Main Street
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-3271
