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Opelousas

Poste des Opelousas founded by French traders middle of 18th century. Headquarters district of Opelousas under Spanish 1769. Parish seat of Old Imperial St. Landry 1808. State Capital 1862-1863.

Located in Opelousas, LA, Dist. 3, Hwy 190, St. Landry Parish. 65




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