Opelousas Colored School (1919~1953) - Opelousas, LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member scrambler390
N 30° 31.852 W 092° 04.484
15R E 588762 N 3377976
Marker gives brief history of the school, and is located on E. Vine St. in Opelousas.
Waymark Code: WMF111
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member LSUMonica
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Marker is located at the Le Vieux Village du Poste des Opelousas historic village on the eastern edge of Opelousas.
Marker text states:

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.
Sponsered by CLECO.
Marker Name: Opelousas Colored 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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