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Lawyer's Row

These offices of prominent Opelousas attorneys have been used for over 100 years and the owners have preserved the original atmosphere of the past.

These offices of prominent Opelousas attorneys have been used for over 100 years and the owners have preserved the original atmosphere of the past.

  • louisiana
  • architecture

Budd's Corner

Named for J. Adam Budd who owned a building on this corner for many years, where he operated a saloon. Another business also located in the Budd Bulding in the early 1900s was an Elk Restaurant...

Named for J. Adam Budd who owned a building on this corner for many years, where he operated a saloon. Another business also located in the Budd Bulding in the early 1900s was an Elk...

  • louisiana
  • commerce

Jum Bowie Oak

This giant live oak tree is over 350 years old and is named in honor of legendary adventurer and hero of the Battle of the Alamo, Colonel James "Jim” Bowie, who lived in Opelousas for part of his...

This giant live oak tree is over 350 years old and is named in honor of legendary adventurer and hero of the Battle of the Alamo, Colonel James "Jim” Bowie, who lived in Opelousas for part of...

  • louisiana
  • tree

Manon's Corner

Named for Manon Baldwin, a Free Woman of Color and one of the first known businesswomen in Opelousas. The businesses she owned included a tavern and boarding house that were operated on this...

Named for Manon Baldwin, a Free Woman of Color and one of the first known businesswomen in Opelousas. The businesses she owned included a tavern and boarding house that were operated on this...

  • louisiana
  • women
  • african american
  • opelousas

Old LaCombe Hotel Site c. 1790-1926

Operating under several different names, a hotel once occupied this spot; an inn and tavern is recorded being here in the late 1700s. Most notably was the Eagle Hotel where the legislature...

Operating under several different names, a hotel once occupied this spot; an inn and tavern is recorded being here in the late 1700s. Most notably was the Eagle Hotel where the...

  • louisiana
  • opelousas

Shute's Drug Store - 1924

Established at the turn of the 20th century by Dr. Creighton Shute, this building served as a general merchandise store and pharmacy. This property is of significance in U.S. history as Clyde...

Established at the turn of the 20th century by Dr. Creighton Shute, this building served as a general merchandise store and pharmacy. This property is of significance in U.S. history as Clyde...

  • louisiana
  • bonnie and clyde
  • commerce

Seven Brothers Oak

On April 4, 1809, Louisiana cotton planter Jean Henri Lastrapes became the proud father of a new baby boy. Because this was his seventh son, he immediately sent workers out to gather seven small...

On April 4, 1809, Louisiana cotton planter Jean Henri Lastrapes became the proud father of a new baby boy. Because this was his seventh son, he immediately sent workers out to gather seven...

    Gold Star City

    The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States of...

    The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States...

    • louisiana
    • opelousas
    • gold star
    • military

    Opelousas: Capital of Conferate Louisiana

    OPELOUSASCapital of Confederate LouisianaMay 1, 1862 - January 23, 1863 After the Union occupation of New Orleans and surrounding territory in the spring of 1862 the state offices were moved...

    OPELOUSASCapital of Confederate LouisianaMay 1, 1862 - January 23, 1863 After the Union occupation of New Orleans and surrounding territory in the spring of 1862 the state offices were...

    • civil war
    • confederate
    • louisiana
    • opelousas
    • moore
    • red river

    Loge L'Humble Chaumiere

    Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

    Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.