Site of Bowie Residence |
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James Bowie lived here with his family from 1815 to 1824. The Bowies operated several sawmills along the bayous of St. Landry Parish. The famous Bowie Knife became a legend in Opelousas prior to his historic death at the Alamo. |
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| Located in Opelousas, District 3, Hwy 182, St. Landry Parish. | 111 |