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The Macland Plantation Bell

English French The Macland Plantation Bell This steel bell served the Macland Plantation in nearby Washington, LA for over 100 years.  Built around 1842 by Dr. Lewis Archibald Webb, Macland featured both Greek Revival and French Creole architecture style.  At one time there was a syrup mill on the plantation said to have been the …

August 11, 2022

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Attractions • Public Art

St. Landry, Bishop of Paris

St. Landry of Paris is the patron saint of the City of Opelousas and the civil parish of St. Landry.

June 21, 2022

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Attractions • Boxed Art • Press Release

Opelousas Boxed Art Number Ten Unveiled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  June 15, 2022 Opelousas Boxed Art Number Ten Unveiled (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas now has ten art wrapped traffic boxes.  The tength box was unveiled on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. …

June 15, 2022

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Boxed Art • Press Release

Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Box Scheduled for Unveiling on Wednesday, June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         June 6, 2022 Another Art Wrapped Traffic Box Scheduled for Unveiling in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas, LA) – Another art wrapped traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled in Opelousas on Wednesday, June 8, at 9 a.m.  The newest art box is

June 6, 2022

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Boxed Art • News

Ninth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Debuts in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – Another art wrapped traffic signal box has made its debut in Opelousas.  On Friday the newest box, which is located at the intersection of Union Street (Hwy 182) and Heather Drive near Super One Foods, was unveiled to the public. The latest features art by Opelousas artist, Michelle Fontenot and features a …

June 28, 2021

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Announcement • Boxed Art • Press Release

Ninth Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling on June 25th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         June 21, 2021 City of Opelousas Prepares for Ninth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiling (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas, LA) – Another art wrapped traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled on Friday, June 25th at 10 a.m. in Opelousas.   The newest box

June 21, 2021

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Boxed Art • Press Release

Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2021 Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Another art-wrapped traffic box was unveiled Monday, June 7th, in Opelousas.  Part of the city’s Boxed Art initiative, the eighth box is located at the intersection of Landry (Hwy 190) and Bullard Streets and features artwork by Theon Guillory.

June 7, 2021

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Announcement • Boxed Art • Press Release

Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled on June 7th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021 Eighth Art Wrapped Traffic Box to be Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism is excited to announce the unveiling of another Boxed Art scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Bullard and Landry (Hwy 190) Streets in Opelousas.  Making its debut in …

May 25, 2021

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Public Art

Joseph Verbis Lafleur Statue

A sculpture dedicated to the late Lt. Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur is located on the grounds of the historic St. Landry Catholic Church. Sculpted by renowned Italian artist Franco Alessandrini out of white Carrara marble, the artistic structure pays tribute to Father Lafleur, an Army Air Corps soldier who sacrificed his life to save others …

May 19, 2021

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Public Art

Amédé Ardoin Statue

A bronze life-size memorial statue of legendary Creole musician Amédé Ardoin is located on the grounds of the St. Landry Parish Visitors Center in Nuba, Louisiana.  The influences of Ardoin’s music can be heard in today’s zydeco and cajun music. Sculptor artist Russell Whiting of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana used a lone picture to create a 1,500-pound

May 12, 2021

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