In Louisiana, the Main Street program serves as a valuable economic development tool and provides a major return on investment, including 2,709 new businesses, 11,490 new jobs, $342 million in private investment dollars, $227 million in public investment dollars and 863,063 volunteer hours.
The goal of Main Street is to revitalize the downtown of small towns through both historic preservation efforts and economic development. The City of Bastrop first received its main street designation in 2000.
Historic Downtown Bastrop, named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, features quaint shops and boutiques, art galleries and public art, and a wide variety of restaurants.
19 net new businesses
49 net new jobs
$20,886,194 public/private investment
6,422 volunteer hours
May Madness Festival, Witch Way to Mainstreet, Annual Holiday Open House, and Annual Choraliers Concert
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 431
Bastrop, Louisiana 71221
Office: 318-283-3308
Fax: (318) 281-4052
Latoya King, Main Street Manager
Office Location:
202 East Jefferson Avenue,
Room 217
Bastrop, La. 71220
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER
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