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May 6, 2021

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May 6, 2021

Catholic schools were the first organized schools in Opelousas, dating back to the 1850s. The town’s Catholic schools included St....

April 12, 2021

Perrodin’s Hall once stood at the corner of Main and E. Grolee streets. In 1882, Perrodin brothers, Jules and August purchased the...

April 12, 2021

On the corner of Union, North and Main streets once stook a guesthouse called the Union Hotel. From 1822 to 1894 it hosted many visitors...

April 12, 2021

In 1847 on the southwest corner of Landry and Main streets Felix A. King (1819-1897) operated a wholesale and retail dry goods store. In...

April 9, 2021

In 1917, the Christman family opened their new bakery on Landry Street. Soon after they opened a restaurant and hotel, known as the...

April 9, 2021