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Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum Review
Between 1854 and 1929, more than 2,000 orphans from New York were transplanted via train to Louisiana. The museum, housed in an old depot building, has more than 200 photos and articles of clothing of the orphans who made the journey.
- Address: 223 S. Academy St., Opelousas, LA 70570
- Phone: 337/948-9922
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Tues.--Fri. 10--3, Sat. 10--2
- Website: www.laorphantrain.com
- Location: Opelousas
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