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

Acadian House / Pigeoneer

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 18, 2023

1. Acadian House / Pigeoneer Marker

Inscription.
Acadian House
Built 1971
This building, which once served as the Opelousas Tourist Information Center, was constructed to resemble a typical Cajun home of the 1800s. Popular from 1765 to 1900, the Acadian House was made from Louisiana Cypress.

Pigeonnier
c. 1970s
Nearby is a tall wooden structure that was also replicated as a pigeonnier. French for 'dove house, these buildings were popular in France where the gentry were permitted to keep pigeons. In Colonial Louisiana, the pigeonnier was a common site on 18th and 19th century French-Creole plantation where they were considered status symbols. While their original purpose was to house pigeons, in later years they were used simply for grain storage.

Erected by City of Opelousas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 30° 31.886′ N, 92° 4.44′ W. Marker is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is on East Landry Street near South Academy Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in Le Vieux Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 828 E Landry St, 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 Firsts and Famous/ Hall of Fame (here, next to

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this marker); Le Vieux Village (here, next to this marker); J.S. Clark High School (a few steps from this marker); Preston "Sweet" Fontenot (a few steps from this marker); Rosa B. Scott (Anderson) (within shouting distance of this marker); Venus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jarrell Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.

More about this marker. The City of Opelousas Tourist Information is located on the grounds of Le Vieux Village Historical Park & Heritage Museum at the eastern entrance of Opelousas along U.S. Highway 190.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 18, 2023

2. Acadian House / Pigeoneer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.