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The city of Opelousas, situated at the juncture of Interstate 49 and US Highway 190, is the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. [1] [2] The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. The 2006 population estimate is 23,222. Opelousas is part of the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical area, which had an estimated population of 91,528 in 2006. Opelousas is also the 3rd largest city in the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 537,947. List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana, arranged in alphabetical order. ...
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Traditionally an area of settlement by French Creoles and Acadians, Opelousas is the center of zydeco music. It is also the location of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. The city is known as the spice capital of the world, with production and sale of seasonings such as Tony Chachere's products, Targil Seasonings, Savoie's cajun meats and products, and LouAna Cooking Oil. Opelousas is also home to one of the nation's two Yoohoo Factories. Early Creole musicians playing an accordion and a washboard in front of a store, near New Iberia, Louisiana (1938). ...
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Geography Opelousas is located at 30°31′41″N, 92°5′4″W (30.528183, -92.084406)[3] and has an elevation of 69 feet (21.0 m)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km²), of which, 7.1 square miles (18.3 km²) of it is land and 0.14% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 22,860 people,[2] 8,699 households, and 5,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,240.0 people per square mile (1,250.2/km²). There were 9,783 housing units at an average density of 1,386.6/sq mi (535.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 29.30% White, 69.12% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...
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There were 8,699 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.7% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.24. Matrimony redirects here. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $14,717, and the median income for a family was $19,966. Males had a median income of $24,588 versus $17,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,957. About 37.7% of families and 43.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.2% of those under age 18 and 32.0% of those age 65 or over. Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in their country. ...
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History Opelousas takes its name from the Appalousa, Native Americans who most recently had occupied the area. The name Opelousas has been thought to have many meanings, but the one most commonly accepted is "Blackleg," possibly because the tribe painted or stained their legs a dark color.
Michel Du Birotte, who lived in Louisiana from 1718 to 1734, eight years of which he spent living among the Indians, said the Opelousas lived just west of two small lakes, thought to be "Leonard Swamp," east of Opelousas. This was the westernmost channel of the Mississippi River in earlier times. Because of mineral deposits and the great number of leaves covering the bottom, the waters of the lake were black. Opelousas hunting and fishing in the lake found their legs became stained black from the stagnant waters. Year 1718 (MDCCXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ...
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The first recorded European arrived in the Appalousa Territory in 1690. He was a French coureur de bois (trapper and hunter). French traders arrived later to trade with the Appalousa Indians. In 1719, the French sent the first military presence to the Territory, when Ensign Nicolas Chauvin de la Frénière and two others were sent to patrol the area. In 1720, the French established Opelousas Post as a major trading organization for the developing area. Events Giovanni Domenico Cassini observes differential rotation within Jupiters atmosphere. ...
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French encouraged immigration to Opelousas Post before leaving the Post to the Spaniards, when they ceded Louisiana in 1762 to Spain. By 1769 about 100 families, mainly French, were living in the Post. In 1774 the Saint Landry Catholic Church was built. 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
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Don Alexandro O'Reilley, Governor of Louisiana for Spain, issued a land ordinance to allow settlers in the frontier of the Opelousas Territory to acquire land grants. The first official land grant was made in 1782. Numerous settlers: French, Creoles and Acadians, mainly from the Attakapas Territory, came to the Opelousas Territory and acquired land grants. 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
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In 1805 Opelousas became the seat of the newly formed St. Landry Parish, also known as the Imperial Parish of Louisiana. The year 1806 marked the beginning of significant construction in Opelousas. The first courthouse was constructed in the middle of the town. Later in the year the Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church was founded, becoming the first Methodist church in Louisiana, and the first Protestant church in Louisiana. Five years later, the first St. Landry Parish Police Jury met in Opelousas, keeping minutes in the two official languages of English and French. Thomas Jefferson. ...
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European and American settlement was based on plantation agriculture, and both groups brought or purchased numerous enslaved Africans and African Americans to work as laborers in cotton cultivation. African Americans influenced all cultures as the people created a creolized cuisine and music. The long decline of cotton prices throughout the 19th century caused problems for all relying on agriculture alone for livelihood.
The city was officially incorporated in 1821 to the United States. After Baton Rouge fell to the Union troops during the Civil War in 1862, Opelousas was designated as the state capital for nine months. The capital was moved again in 1863, this time to Shreveport when Union troops occupied Opelousas. During Reconstruction, the state government operated from New Orleans. Capitol Building Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, a state of the United States of America. ...
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After the defeat of the South and emancipation of slaves, many whites had difficulty accepting the changed conditions, especially as economic problems and dependence on agriculture slowed the South's recovery. Social tensions were high during Reconstruction. In 1868 a white mob rioted and killed 25-50 freedmen in Opelousas. This was one of the single worst instances of Reconstruction violence in south Louisiana. The northern part of the state had much more violence during Reconstruction. For other uses, see Reconstruction (disambiguation). ...
In 1880, the railroad reached Opelousas, giving the city an opportunity to grow and be better connected for trade. After getting the railroad, Opelousas also served as a stop for at least three of the Orphan Trains arranged by New York social services agencies to provide for resettlement of orphans from up until 1929. Opelousas was the heart of a traditional Catholic region of French, Spanish, Canadian and French West Indian heritage. Families in Louisiana took in more than 2,000 mostly Catholic orphans to live in their rural farming communities.[6]
Opelousas later accepted thousands of refugees in May 1927, following the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Heavy rains in northern and midwestern areas caused intense flooding in areas of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana downstream, especially after levées near Moreauville, Cecilia and Melville collapsed. Over 81% of St. Landry Parish suffered some flooding, with 77% of the inhabitants affected. People in more southern areas of Louisiana, especially those communities along Bayou Teche, were forced to flee their homes for areas which suffered less damage. By May 20th, over 5700 refugees were registered in Opelousas, which itself had a population of only 6000 people. Many of the refugees were later able to return to their homes and begin the rebuilding process.[7] Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Having been founded in 1720, Opelousas claims to be Louisiana's third oldest city. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. The 2006 population estimate is 23,222. In 2008, Opelousas is part of the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical area, which had an estimated population of 91,528 in 2006. // Events January 6 - The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings February 11 - Sweden and Prussia sign the (2nd Treaty of Stockholm) declaring peace. ...
The city of Opelousas is constructing an Orphan Train Museum (second in the nation) in an old train depot located in Le Vieux Village. The first museum dedicated to the Orphan Train children is located in Kansas. [8]
Festivals Since 1982, Opelousas has hosted the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival. Usually held the Saturday before Labor Day, the festival features a day of performances by Zydeco musicians, with the goal of keeping the genre alive.[9] The exposure helped the city to be named the Zydeco Capital of the World on May 27, 2000, reflecting its significance in the history and continuing evolution of zydeco. Opelousas is the home of Clifton Chenier, the king of Zydeco. Early Creole musicians playing an accordion and a washboard in front of a store, near New Iberia, Louisiana (1938). ...
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The Yambilee Festival is held each year in Opelousas
Social sciences and society Opelousas is home to Opelousas Catholic School.This school was formed 35 years ago when the Academy of the Immaculate Conception (AIC) and Holy Ghost merged. The city takes great pride in this school. Other private schools in the city include Westminster Christian Academy, Acadiana Preparatory School, Apostolic Christian Academy, and New Hope Christian Academy.
Media Opelousas is home to KOCZ-LP, a low power community radio station owned and operated by the Southern Development Foundation. The station was built by numerous volunteers from Opelousas and around the country at the third Prometheus Radio Project barnraising. KOCZ broadcasts music, news, and public affairs to listeners at 103.7FM. Opelousas is also home to The Mix KOGM 107.1FM which is owned by KSLO Broadcasting, Inc. There is 1 TV station in Opelousas, KDCG TV Channel 22. The city also uses the ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates of nearby Lafayette. Low-power broadcasting is the concept of broadcasting at very low power and low cost, to a small community area. ...
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Economy The primary industries in Opelousas are agriculture, oil, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. In 2000, Wal-Mart opened a large distribution center just north of the city. Horse racing track Evangeline Downs relocated to Opelousas from its former home in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2003. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ...
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People - Brigadier General J.J. Alfred Mouton, CSA. Born in Opelousas February 29, 1829. Confederate General who served under General Richard Taylor, CSA and was killed during the Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana
- Clifton Chenier, legendary zydeco musician.
- Jim Bowie, legendary adventurer and hero of the Alamo, lived in Opelousas for a time. His first marriage is recorded in the archives of the St. Landry Catholic Church.
- Opelousas is the native town of 1972 Olympic champion Rodney Milburn.
- Author John Ed Bradley grew up in Opelousas.
- Chef Paul Prudhomme was raised on a farm near Opelousas.
- Chef Tony Chachere was born in Opelousas where the Chachere family still owns and operates Tony Chachere's Creole Foods.
- Judge Benjamin Pavy, father-in-law of Carl Weiss, the young doctor who allegedly killed U.S. Senator Huey Pierce Long, Jr., was from Opelousas.
- Another famous judge from Opelousas was Louisiana Chief Justice Albert Tate, Jr., who later served on the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans.
- Devery Henderson, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver is from Opelousas.
- Thomas T. Wartelle, Professional Golfer and renowned golf instructor.
- Tex Brashear, voice-over and cartoon voice actor born here in 1955.
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Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 - December 12, 1987) was the pre-eminent performer of zydeco music, a blend of Cajun and Creole music with R&B, jazz and blues influences. ...
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James Bowie James Bowie (probably April 10, 1796 - March 6, 1836), aka Jim Bowie, was a nineteenth century pioneer and soldier who took a prominent part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. ...
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References
Notes - ^ "Opelousas, Louisiana (LA) Detailed Profile" (notes), City Data, 2007, webpage: C-Opelo.
- ^ a b "Census 2000 Data for the State of Louisiana" (town list), US Census Bureau, May 2003, webpage: C2000-LA.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ St. Landry Parish - About - Did You Know?, accessed 27 Apr 2008
- ^ Speyrer, John A.. 1927 High Water in St. Landry Parish. Speyrer Family Association Newsletter. Retrieved on 2007-03-21.
- ^ St. Landry Parish - Did You Know?, accessed 27 Apr 2008
- ^ Opelousas Festivals. City of Opelousas. Retrieved on 2007-03-19.
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Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. [1] [2] As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,461. ...
The city of Houma (pronounced ) is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ...
Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 70,517 (census 2000). ...
: Hub City : The Heart of Cajun Country United States Louisiana Lafayette 47. ...
This article is about the City of Lake Charles. ...
The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ...
The city of New Iberia (French: La Nouvelle-Ibérie) is the parish seat of Iberia Parish, in the US state of Louisiana, 125 miles (201 km) west of New Orleans. ...
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The city of Ruston is the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ...
: Port City , River City , Ratchet City : The Next Great City of the South United States Louisiana Caddo 117. ...
, Slidell is a city in St. ...
Sulphur is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. ...
| | | CDPs | Chalmette | Harvey | LaPlace | Marrero | Metairie | Terrytown A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...
The unincorporated community of Chalmette is the parish seat of St. ...
Harvey is a census-designated place and town located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ...
La Place (sometimes spelled LaPlace or Laplace) is a suburb of New Orleans and a census-designated place in St. ...
Marrero is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ...
, Metairie (local pronunciations , ) is a suburb of New Orleans. ...
Terrytown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana on the West <a href=http://en. ...
| | | Metros | Alexandria | Baton Rouge | Houma‑Bayou Cane‑Thibodaux | Lafayette | Lake Charles | Monroe | New Orleans | Shreveport‑Bossier City There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...
Map of Louisiana highlighting the Alexandria metropolitan area. ...
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, centered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is inhabited by about 700,000 people. ...
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodeaux is a metropolitan statistical area, synonynous with both Terrebonne and Assumption Parishes, located in southeast Louisiana. ...
Lafayette metropolitan area, located in the Cajun Heartland region of Acadiana, is composed of Lafayette and St. ...
Lake Charles metropolitan area, located in Acadiana, is composed of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes. ...
Map of Louisiana highlighting the Monroe metropolitan area. ...
The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Greater New Orleans region and three addtional parishes which share the perimeter of Lake Ponchartrain, is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana, centered around the city of New Orleans. ...
Shreveport-Bossier City is a metropolitan statistical area, composed of Bossier, Caddo and De Soto parishes, located in North Louisiana. ...
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