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Opelousas | What's in a Name?

Opelousas | What's in a Name?

02/22/2021

Opelousas | What's in a Name?

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Opelousas | What's in a Name?

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Opelousas | What's in a Name?

This segment from the “What’s in a Name, Part 4” episode of the series “Lost Louisiana” from March 15, 2007, features Charlie Whinham’s visit to Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, the third oldest city in Louisiana. He talks to historian and author Keith Fontenot about the origin of the city’s name. He also tours the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery with Ed Dubuisson.

02/22/2021

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