Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, United States

Opelousas, Louisiana shares 40 connections with 2921 other places across 13 topics, with history making up the largest share. The city's French and Spanish Creole settlement history ties it strongly to France and New Orleans, Louisiana, while connections to the Civil War, the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, and Black Catholicism reflect its deep roots in Southern and Louisiana history. Opelousas is also recognized as a center of zydeco music, and community radio volunteers from across the country gathered there for a Prometheus Radio Project barnraising.