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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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Vincent De Paul Church

In 1838, Bishop Antoine Blanc established the first parish for the Creole Faubourgs or suburbs comprising the Third Municipal District of New Orleans. He named the new parish after the secondary...

In 1838, Bishop Antoine Blanc established the first parish for the Creole Faubourgs or suburbs comprising the Third Municipal District of New Orleans. He named the new parish after the secondary...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • catholic
  • church

Landscaping This Diverter

April 2003 Russell Street Neighbors generously đonated to a fund for landscaping this diverter and the diverter at Russell & Claremont, working in cooperation with the City of Berkeley. Dedicated...

April 2003 Russell Street Neighbors generously đonated to a fund for landscaping this diverter and the diverter at Russell & Claremont, working in cooperation with the City of Berkeley. Dedicated...

    Jennings Trail Lower Burial Ground

      Jennings Trail Nash House

        Klockars Blacksmith Shop

        KLOCKARS' BLACKSMITH SHOP BEGINNING IN THE 1860S, FOUNDRIES SOUTH OF MARKET STREET FABRICATED MINING MACHINERY, RAILROAD CARS. AND SHIPS. THIS 1912 MACHINE SHOP IS THE LAST. FRED V. WILBERT FORGED...

        KLOCKARS' BLACKSMITH SHOP BEGINNING IN THE 1860S, FOUNDRIES SOUTH OF MARKET STREET FABRICATED MINING MACHINERY, RAILROAD CARS. AND SHIPS. THIS 1912 MACHINE SHOP IS THE LAST. FRED V. WILBERT...

        • ecv
        • emperor norton
        • sf
        • blacksmith

        Cordelia

          Submitted by @jqmcd

          Submitted by @jqmcd

          Montessori Family School

          • 1981

          FOR THE ADORNMENT AND BENEFIT OF BOSTON

            Battle of Port Gibson

            When the Union Navy was repulsed by General Bowen at Grand Gulf, Grant's army was forced to land in Louisiana and march down river. Conducting the largest amphibious landing prior to World War II,...

            When the Union Navy was repulsed by General Bowen at Grand Gulf, Grant's army was forced to land in Louisiana and march down river. Conducting the largest amphibious landing prior to World War...

            • mississippi
            • civil war