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Home Louisiana St. Landry Parish Opelousas Historical Markers Site of Bowie Residence
 
     

Site of Bowie Residence

Hwy 182, Opelousas, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 34' 21.4968", -92° 4' 16.4784"
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James Bowie lived here with his family from 1815 to 1824. The Bowies operated several sawmills along the bayous of St. Landry Parish. The famous Bowie Knife became a legend in Opelousas prior to his historic death at the Alamo.

Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00
   
     
 
Site of Bowie Residence Historical Marker Location Map, Opelousas, Louisiana