Gothic Jail & Courthouse
201 W. First Street, DeRidder

On the National Historic Register, these imposing buildings were completed in 1915. Celebrated in the traditions and song "the Hangman's Jail", the lockup was the locale of double execution in 1928. The jail and courthouse are connected by a tunnel used to transport prisoner out of public view. The jail is closed for renovations. The courthouse is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Click here to view Photo's

 

204 West First Street, DeRidder
(337) 463-7263

Mural in fresco style depicts rural West Louisiana in the 1930's. The mural was completed in 1936 by Conrad Albrizio, dean of the American Fresco artist. The mural occupies the south wall of the old post office located across the street from the courthouse on West First Street. The building is now used by Beauregard Community Action Association. Mon-Fri. 8 p.m. - 4 p.m. and is open to the public to view the mural.

 

Civic Center-Covered Arena
5515 Hwy 190. West

The Beureagard Parish Civic Center Covered Arena is a unique and modern complex that consist of a main arena, secondary or warm-up arena and 300 stalls. The warm-up arena and stalls are connected to the main arena by a 48 X 92 covered alley way. The complex has a total of 3.74 acres under roof. The arena is home to year round rodeo excitement and fun.

 

Burks Log Cabin
604 Railroad Road, Merryville
(337) 825-0980

Raised in 1883, Burks Cabin was moved to Merryville completely restored and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is typical of log cabin built when the area was opened to homesteading in the 1880's. It is the only authentic Log Cabin in Beauregard Parish. The chimney is mud daub, using traditional methods from West Louisiana.

 

Dry Creek School
8223 Hwy. 113, Dry Creek
(337) 328-7531

Referred to as the "White House", the Dry Creek School is an imposing neo-Greco building that alters one's concept of the traditional country school. Built in 1912, the wings and columns of the building were added in 1919-1920. The school was the first to support public education through taxes. A victim of school consolidation, it closed in 1962. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Click here to view Photo's