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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Opelousas,_LouisianaOpelousas, Louisiana - Wikipedia

    Opelousas (French: Les Opélousas; Spanish: Los Opeluzás) is a small city and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190 were constructed with a junction here.

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  5. www.cityofopelousas.com › visitor › things-to-see-and-doThings to See and Do | City of Opelousas

    Creole Heritage & Folklife Center. Learn about the rich heritage of the Creole people in Southwest Louisiana–from food to festivals. Committed to nurturing the unique ... Read More. 63. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 1934. 315 N. Main Street Built by the Sandoz family, this building was a former library, a church and a funeral home.

  6. www.explorelouisiana.com › cities › opelousasOpelousas, Louisiana: Zydeco Music & Cultural Delights

    Opelousas. Opelousas is a great place to use your feet, whether strolling over the 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district or participating in the city's deep Zydeco music tradition by dancing at a local club or festival. Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city and is part of the state's Main Street Program with its ...

  7. www.cityofopelousas.com › about › historyHistory | City of Opelousas

    History. Rich in history and culture, the City of Opelousas is the third oldest city in Louisiana. It is a place influenced by a mixture of nationalities. From its architectural offerings to its role in the Civil War to its plentiful Cajun and Creole traditions, the city’s diverse cultures are captured in many different ways.

  8. www.britannica.com › place › OpelousasOpelousas | Cajun Culture, Creole Cuisine & Historic Sites

    Opelousas, city, seat (1805) of St. Landry parish, south-central Louisiana, U.S. It lies on the Gulf Coastal Plain, 20 miles (32 km) north of Lafayette. Founded in 1720 as a French garrison and trading post and named for the Opelousas Indians, it became a sanctuary for Acadians exiled from Nova

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  9. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Opelousas (LA) - The Crazy Tourist

    Jul 26, 2022 · 5. Louisiana Orphan Train Museum Source: marenw / Flickr | CC BY Louisiana Orphan Train Museum After the railroad arrived in Opelousas in the 1880s, the town participated in a scheme in which thousands of orphans were sent by New York City social services agencies to start new lives in rural areas across the US.

  10. www.explorelouisiana.com › opelousas › attractionsOpelousas Attractions: Discover History and Cultural Charm

    Opelousas is a great place to use your feet, whether strolling over the 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district or participating in the city's deep Zydeco music tradition by dancing at a local club or festival. Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city and is part of the state's Main Street Program with its downtown cluster ...

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