Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Bowie Residence
Erected by The City of Opelousas and the Opelousas Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 30° 30.934′ N, 92° 4.983′ W. Marker is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is at the intersection of South Union Street (State Highway 182) and East Andrus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Union Street. The marker is just a few steps south of the driveway into the Chase Bank branch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1737 South Union Street, Opelousas LA 70570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Opelousas Colored School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Saint Landry Parish Mural (approx. 1.2 miles away); Seven Brothers Oak (approx. 1.2 miles away); Whiteville School House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mary Jane Steam Engine Train (approx. 1.2 miles away); King's Corner (approx. 1.2 miles away); St. Joseph Methodist Church for Colored People (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.
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