Opelousas Massacre, Historic massacre in Louisiana
The Opelousas Massacre occurred on September 28, 1868 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
It is believed to be one of the deadliest incidents of racial violence in Southern history.
This event has had a lasting impact on race relations in the Southern United States.
Visitors can learn more about this event at local history museums in Opelousas.
Democrats, including members of the local KKK perpetrated the massacre against African-Americans and Republicans.
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