Nestled in the rolling hills of North Central Louisiana, Historic Homer is the seat of Claiborne Parish. Famous for our 1861 Antebellum courthouse and Nationally Registered Historic District, Homer has plenty to see and do for everyone. Shop our North Main Street antique shops, eat at locally owned restaurants, experience unique local retail opportunities, visit the Herbert S. Ford Museum, and see local artists at work in the Homer Art Center.
Nearby Lake Claiborne State Park provides numerous recreation opportunities like fishing, canoeing, RV hook ups, camping, biking, and two nationally recognized disc golf courses. Visit Homer and Claiborne Parish and you just might want to stay!
Economic impact
13 net new businesses
73 net new jobs
$1,170,834 public/private investment
11,520 volunteer hours
Annual events
Louisiana Legends Festival
Community Spotlight
Click here to read "Main Street Homer: a start-up success story" by Amanda Lanata, Assistant Director, Louisiana Main Street (Preservation in Print Magazine, December 2022)