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Black Academy
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church

(1897-1918) In 1897, when there were few local schools for Blacks, The 7th District Baptist School was founded & housed in the original church building on this site. It was 1 of 2 private schools for area Blacks.
Located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish. 317




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