Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Let Freedom Ring
This Monument is dedicated to the
men and women of St. Landry
Parish who honorably served our
country and to those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice for
Freedom
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Erected by the Opelousas Elks
Lodge #1048 B.P.O.E and Ladies
Auxiliary
Diamond Jubilee Memorial
Dedicated Feb. 24, 1982
Erected 1982 by Opelousas Elks Lodge #1048 B.P.O.E and Ladies Auxiliary.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 30° 32.002′ N, 92° 5.003′ W. Marker is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Memorial is on Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190) near Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Opelousas (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Opelousas (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Manon's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Lacombe Hotel Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Bowie Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Shute's Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Delta Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.
More about this marker. Located on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.