Opelousas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540251572)

Opelousas, one of Louisiana's oldest European settlements, takes its name from the Opelousas tribe, who roamed the area for years before the first French explorers arrived. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the community was called Opelousas Church until it was officially incorporated as a town in 1821. Known for its hospitality, music, cuisine, and cultural diversity, Opelousas prospered during antebellum times, survived the Civil War, and suffered through the period of Reconstruction. In the late 1870s, the town again began to flourish with an increasing population and a great number of new businesses. The coming of the railroad in the 1880s led to more economic development, and Opelousas grew to be one of the most progressive towns in the state by the turn of the 20th century. In the 21st century, Opelousas is again seeing a revival of its past glory and continues to be the seat of Imperial St. Landry Parish, a title it has held for over 200 years.

Author: Carola Lillie Hartley
ISBN-10: 1540251578
ISBN-13: 9781540251572
Publisher: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2022
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d