Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Federal Building
1891
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 21, 2020
1. Old Federal Building Marker
Inscription.
Old Federal Building. This three story Romanesque Revival building has been an Opelousas landmark for over a century. Begun in 1890 and completed the following year, at the time it was one of the largest federal buildings in the state. In 1933, the Federal Court Building and post office workroom were added and the entrance moved from Landry Street to Court Street. The building sits on the site which was once the residence of Manon Baldwin, a free woman of color and prominent business woman. In addition to Baldwin's residence, the property was also a boarding house and tavern.
This three story Romanesque Revival building has
been an Opelousas landmark for over a century. Begun
in 1890 and completed the following year, at the time
it was one of the largest federal buildings in the state.
In 1933, the Federal Court Building and post office
workroom were added and the entrance moved from
Landry Street to Court Street. The building sits on the
site which was once the residence of Manon Baldwin,
a free woman of color and prominent business woman.
In addition to Baldwin's residence, the property was
also a boarding house and tavern.
Erected 2015 by City of Opelousas, Preserve America Grant, National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Location. 30° 31.991′ N, 92° 4.972′ W. Marker is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is on South Court Street south of East Landry Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 South Court Street, Opelousas LA 70570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shute's Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Old Lacombe Hotel Site (within
More about this marker. East Landry Street (U.S. Highway 190) is also known as the Ronald Reagan Highway.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 21, 2020
2. Old Federal Building Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 21, 2020
3. Old Federal Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
