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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

    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

              Silver Street and Natchez Under-the- Hill

              The Spanish built Silver Street about 1790 to connect the town to the riverfront below. In the 1800s, Natchez Under-the-Hill was a major port on the Mississippi River. Natchez exported and...

              The Spanish built Silver Street about 1790 to connect the town to the riverfront below. In the 1800s, Natchez Under-the-Hill was a major port on the Mississippi River. Natchez exported...

              • mississippi
              • natchez