Near Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Battle of Opelousas

Photographed By Karl Stelly, July 6, 2015

1. Battle of Opelousas Historical Marker

Inscription. Here, on October 21, 1863, during the Great Texas Overland Expedition, Union troops under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks, forced Confederates, under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor, to evacuate Opelousas and move his defensive line 7 miles north. 12 days later, Taylor reclaimed Opelousas and pushed Banks south, ending Banks' 1863 campaign to capture Texas.

Erected 2014 by The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Mouton Camp No. 778.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1802.

Location. 30° 29.763′ N, 92° 5.316′ W. Marker is near Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is on State Highway 182, 0.2 miles south of Judson Walsh Drive (Parish Route 1-250), on the left when traveling south. Marker is in the grassy area just north of Ray's Grocery Plus Plus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6042 South Union Street, Opelousas LA 70570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Bowie Residence (approx. 1.4 miles away); Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19 (approx. 2½ miles away); Opelousas Colored School (approx. 2½ miles away); Saint Landry Parish Mural (approx. 2.6 miles away); Seven Brothers Oak (approx.

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2.6 miles away); Whiteville School House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mary Jane Steam Engine Train (approx. 2.6 miles away); Shute's Drug Store (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.

Additional commentary.
1. Has this been replaced.
I heard this was missing due to a car hitting it. Has this been replaced. My great great grandfather fought there. WM Fullen.
Legal last name is Fullen.

— Submitted June 26, 2022, by Carvey Parker of Austin, Texas.

Photographed By Karl Stelly, July 6, 2015

2. Battle of Opelousas Historical Marker

This wider view looks toward the northwest

Photographed By Karl Stelly, July 6, 2015

3. Battle of Opelousas Historical Marker

This wider view looks toward the south. The marker is just behind the camera in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,604 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.