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

Opelousas Colored School

(1919-1953)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 2, 2012

1. Opelousas Colored School Marker

Inscription. Site of first public school for People of Color in Opelousas. Also known as St. Landry Parish Training School. School constructed on property donated by the City of Opelousas in 1918.

Erected by Cleco.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 30° 31.852′ N, 92° 4.484′ W. Marker is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on Ronald Reagan Highway (Vine Street) (State Highway 190) east of South Academy Street (Highway 3253), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Opelousas LA 70570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whiteville School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Jane Steam Engine Train (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Methodist Church for Colored People (within shouting distance of this marker); The Macland Plantation Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Jarrell Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Orphan Train Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Pacific Freight Depot

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(about 300 feet away); Acadian House / Pigeoneer (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 62 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 9, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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