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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM216H_doctors-office_Opelousas-LA.html
This turn of the century doctor's office, built by Dr. Ertemon Lafleur, was originally located one mile west of the junction of Louisiana highways 103 and 104 in the community of Prairie Ronde. The office is a reminder of how medical practice has …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM214F_le-vieux-village_Opelousas-LA.html
French for "the old village," Le Vieux Village is a park created by a collection of restored historic structures from Opelousas and surrounding areas of St. Landry Parish. The village depicts the unique and diverse historical and cultural heritage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2143_venus-house_Opelousas-LA.html
The Venus House was the first building to be relocated to Le Vieux Village in 1973. This French Creole style home was donated by the Earl Fontenot family. The home was originally located in the small community of Grand Prairie. In 1975, the house …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2142_mary-jane-steam-engine-train_Opelousas-LA.html
Built by Davenport, Iowa Ironworks Company, the Mary Jane Steam Engine was a wood-burner and, at its best speed, traveled 25 miles per hour. Records indicate the train was used for at least 50 years before it was retired. In 1959, civic organizers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213U_plaisance-school_Opelousas-LA.html
Plaisance School was built in 1921 at a total cost of $4,500.00. Funds for construction were donated by Julius Rosenwald Fund - $1,200.00; the Plaisance black community - $3,100.00; and the St. Landry parish school authorities and the white commun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213T_whites-chapel-united-methodist-church_Bunkie-LA.html
Gothic Revival church built in 1894 by Hugh and Lee Evans on land donated by Wilson A. O'Quin, Sr. It was named in honor of Rev. Frederick White who organized it in 1870. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213R_seven-brothers-oak_Opelousas-LA.html
On April 4, 1809, Louisiana cotton planter Jean Henri Lastrapes became the proud father of a new baby boy. Because this was his seventh son, he immediately sent workers out to gather seven small live oak trees, intending to surround his home with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V3H_black-academy-at-mt-olive-baptist-church-historical_Opelousas-LA.html
In 1897, when there were few local schools for Blacks, the 7th District Baptist School was founded and housed in the original church building on this site. It was 1 of 2 private schools for area Blacks.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MLJ_lt-fr-joseph-verbis-lafleur_Opelousas-LA.html
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Lt. Fr. Joseph "Verbis" Lafleur was born to Valentine and Agatha Dupre Lafleur on January 24, 1912 in Ville Platte, LA and later moved to Opelousas, LA in 1926.From St. Landry Catholic Church, he was accepted by the Diocese of Lafayet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MK3_st-landry-catholic-church_Opelousas-LA.html
Founded as the "Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Post of Opelousas" by Capuchin monks. First recorded church ritual performed in 1756: first pastor Fr. Valentin. In 1796 Michel Prudhomme donated 120 arpents of land for the present…