In 1733, the semi-nomadic Opelousas Indians petitioned the French colonial government to send traders to their district. In 1760, a couple of coureurs des bois set up a trading post at a landing where the bayous meet.
in 1733 the semi-nomadic opelousas indians petitioned the french colonial government to send traders to their district in 1760 a couple of coureurs des bois set up a trading post at a landing where the bayous meet