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SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL

HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT  

HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT

  • not rebuilt

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

Exedra Plaza Phase II

  • magee

Sulphur Springs Grotto

The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

The Healing Power of Mineral Springs

    A Living Legacy

    DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988  

    DEDICATED AS A LIVING LEGACY TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DURING ITS BICENTENNIAL SEPTEMBER 17, 1988

      Barbe Pier

      The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

      The pioneer Barbe family operated a public fishing pier and casino, beach and park at this site as early as the turn of the twentieth century, and after the 1918 storm, they planned and...

      • louisiana
      • lake charles

      Bilbo Cemetery

      Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army Military...

      Established April 8, 1840 with the burial of Margaret Bilbo. Burial site of John Jacob Ryan Jr. 1816-1899 Father of Lake Charles. Earlier site of ancient Attakapa Indian village U.S. Army...

      • louisiana
      • cemetery
      • native american

      Christopher Columbus, Columbus Circle

      To Christopher Columbus The Italians resident in America, Scoffed at before, During the voyage, menaced, After it, chained, As generous as oppressed, To the world he gave a world.

      To Christopher Columbus The Italians resident in America, Scoffed at before, During the voyage, menaced, After it, chained, As generous as oppressed, To the world he gave a world.

        Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Memorial

        Pre Crash: Rise of the Simple Man In 1964 Lynyrd Skynyrd began humbly in Jacksonville, Florida. The founding members jokingly named the band after a gym coach, Leonard Skinner. Eventually, after...

        Pre Crash: Rise of the Simple Man In 1964 Lynyrd Skynyrd began humbly in Jacksonville, Florida. The founding members jokingly named the band after a gym coach, Leonard Skinner. Eventually,...

        • rock n roll
        • mississippi
        • lynyrd skynyrd
        • airplane crash

        William Kendrick Square

        St. Helena Parish seat moved here 1832. Land for Court House Square donated by William Kendrick 1837. Present building completed 1938 replacing brick structure built 1855. Designated William...

        St. Helena Parish seat moved here 1832. Land for Court House Square donated by William Kendrick 1837. Present building completed 1938 replacing brick structure built 1855. Designated...

        • louisiana
        • revolutionary war

        Aberdare Freemasons

        FREEMASONShave held meetingsin Aberdaresince 1856

        FREEMASONShave held meetingsin Aberdaresince 1856

        • masons
        • wales
        • mid glamorgan

        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