Opelousas Catholic School - Opelousas, LA
N 30° 32.613 W 092° 04.614
15R E 588543 N 3379380
Located in Opelousas,behind the St. Landry Catholic Church, marker gives a brief history of the school.
Waymark Code: WMF10Q
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2012
Views: 3
Marker is located across from the Opelousas Hospital on E. Prudhomme Dr.
Marker text states:
St. Mary's Academy, founded by Fr. Raymond for boys, 1855, combined with Academy of the Immaculate Conception for girls opened by the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1856. St. Joseph's School, 1874, renames Holy Ghost, was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Family. In 1971, the schools merged to form Opelousas Catholic, the oldest teaching institution in Opelousas.
Marker was erscted by: 1992-93 O.S.C. Senate; John N. Harper, project consultant.
Marker Name: Opelousas Catholic School
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Building
Parish: St Landry
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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