{
    "format": "doozer-atlas/0.1",
    "generated_at": "2026-07-23T02:47:07+00:00",
    "entity": {
        "id": "business:1480",
        "type": "LocalBusiness",
        "name": "Opelousas Elks Lodge",
        "description": "Opelousas Elks Lodge 1048 on N Union St offers brotherhood, community giving, and a welcoming private club experience in St. Landry Parish, LA.",
        "url": "https://opelousas-la-1048.elks.club",
        "telephone": "(337) 942-2341",
        "address": "207 N Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA",
        "city": "Opelousas",
        "state": "LA",
        "geo": {
            "lat": 30.5351025,
            "lng": -92.0807886
        },
        "niche": "association_or_organization",
        "category": "",
        "rating": 4.5,
        "review_count": 8,
        "hours": []
    },
    "services": [],
    "services_text": "Lodge 1048 offers a private club experience for members and their guests, with a full bar stocked and maintained to a standard that regulars brag about. The social lounge is the nerve center, a place where deals get discussed, friendships deepen, and the stories get better as the evening goes on.\n\nBeyond the bar, the lodge supports Elks National Foundation charitable programs, youth initiatives, and community giving that directly benefit St. Landry Parish residents. Members gain access to events, lodge facilities for private gatherings, and reciprocal visiting privileges at Elks lodges\u2026",
    "areas_served": [
        "Opelousas, LA"
    ],
    "faqs": [
        {
            "question": "How do I become a member of Opelousas Elks Lodge 1048?",
            "answer": "Membership requires U.S. citizenship, belief in God, and sponsorship by a current Elks member in good standing. Visit the lodge or reach out through elks.org to connect with Lodge 1048 and begin the application process."
        },
        {
            "question": "Can non-members visit the lodge?",
            "answer": "Lodge 1048 is a private club. Non-members are welcome as guests of current members. If you're an Elks member from another lodge, your membership card grants you visiting privileges."
        },
        {
            "question": "Where is Opelousas Elks Lodge 1048 located?",
            "answer": "The lodge is located at 207 N Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570, in St. Landry Parish."
        },
        {
            "question": "What charitable work does Lodge 1048 do in the community?",
            "answer": "The Elks are one of America's largest fraternal organizations with a strong charitable mission. Lodge 1048 participates in Elks National Foundation programs including youth scholarships, veterans outreach, and local community support initiatives in St. Landry Parish."
        },
        {
            "question": "Can I use my Elks membership at other lodges when I travel?",
            "answer": "Absolutely. Active Elks members enjoy reciprocal visiting privileges at more than 2,000 lodges across the United States. Bring your membership card and you'll be welcomed at any lodge in the country."
        },
        {
            "question": "Does the lodge host private events or meetings?",
            "answer": "Yes. Lodge facilities are available for member events, meetings, and private gatherings. Contact Lodge 1048 directly or visit elks.org/lodges for more information on reserving space."
        },
        {
            "question": "What are the hours of operation?",
            "answer": "Hours vary by day and season. We recommend contacting Lodge 1048 directly or checking their listing on elks.org for current hours before visiting."
        }
    ],
    "events": [],
    "relationships": [
        {
            "predicate": "LOCATED_IN",
            "from": "business:1480",
            "to": "place:Opelousas, LA",
            "to_name": "Opelousas, LA"
        },
        {
            "predicate": "IN_NICHE",
            "from": "business:1480",
            "to": "niche:association_or_organization",
            "to_name": "Association_or_organization"
        },
        {
            "predicate": "DISCOVERABLE_IN",
            "from": "business:1480",
            "to": "root:elks.club",
            "to_name": "elks.club",
            "url": "https://elks.club"
        }
    ],
    "provenance": {
        "fields": {
            "name": "google_places",
            "address": "google_places",
            "telephone": "google_places",
            "hours": "google_places",
            "rating": "google_places",
            "geo": "google_places",
            "niche": "google_places",
            "description": "doozer_ai",
            "services": "doozer_ai",
            "faqs": "doozer_ai",
            "relationships": "doozer_derived",
            "events": "ticketmaster"
        },
        "owner_verified": false,
        "verified_at": null,
        "note": "Public information only, no private contact data. Google-sourced fields are reliable; doozer_ai fields are generated, verify specifics."
    },
    "discover": {
        "website": "https://opelousas-la-1048.elks.club",
        "design_md": "https://opelousas-la-1048.elks.club/design.md",
        "powered_by": "Doozer (https://doozer.work)"
    }
}