March 9, 2008

Civil War Bandit in Louisiana

Acadiana Diary: Bandit may have been most powerful Civil War leader

During the Civil War, the most powerful fighting force in Acadiana might not have worn either Federal blue or Confederate gray. Some people think it was a ragtag band of outlaws under the command of Ozeme Carriere of St. Landry Parish.

Read the remainder of this fascinating tale by clicking on the title link.

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