Opelousas | What's in a Name? | Lost Louisiana (2007)

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This segment from the “What’s in a Name, Part 4” episode of the series “Lost Louisiana” from March 15, 2007, features Charlie Whinham’s visit to Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, the third oldest city in Louisiana. He talks to historian and author Keith Fontenot about the origin of the city’s name. He also tours the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery with Ed Dubuisson, the former president of the Louisiana Preservation Alliance, and James Douget of the Preservationists of St. Landry Parish. Next, Whinham and Douget also visit the Michel Prudhomme House, the oldest house in Opelousas. Whinham then talks to artist J.A. Allen about his sketches of the changing Opelousas landscape and buildings and his creation of the city seal. Lastly, Whinham talks to Don Chachere, the president and CEO of Tony Chacere’s Creole Foods, about the company and the legacy of his grandfather, Tony Chacere.
All Comments (10)
  • @jrichy438
    Opelousas has some of the best food and cooks in Louisiana!!
  • @TXMEDRGR
    Opelousas is an interesting little city. There is lots to see there.
  • @XplainLuxury86
    Stopping and getting donuts in Opelousas on our way to DeRidder use to be a highlight of my childhood
  • @abelincoln3261
    Oh my I haven't seen Don in a while.. wow was great to see him here.. He's done a amazing job of carrying on his grand dad's legacy,. You go Don... How cool it was to see and hear you again. It's been years., I guess I need to give you a call don't I.. Okay this is great!!!
  • @empressmyagang8914
    sadly alot of crime has taken place but u wont know because not many people speak on that and im born and raise there. alot more could be done but it will take village.