Torbert, Louisiana Explained

Official Name:Torbert, Louisiana
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Pointe Coupee
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:20
Coordinates:30.5544°N -91.4903°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:70762
Area Code:225
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:539968
Blank1 Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Info:22-76020

Torbert, Louisiana is a community located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1] [2] It was first settled chiefly by Italian immigrants in the early 1900s.

Torbert was originally affiliated with the zip code 70781. However, on September 28, 2002, a decision was made to consolidate post offices in the parish. This consolidated Torbert with the postal zip code of 70762 (Oscar).[3]

Major intersections in the community of Torbert include Louisiana Highway 978 with U.S. Highway 190, and also with Louisiana Highway 979.

Bayou Grosse Tete is a major waterway in Torbert.[4]

Torbert was a major filming area of the miniseries "Bonnie and Clyde (2013 miniseries)", using the site of (now closed) Wilson's Lounge located at Manda Road. Other areas of Torbert are also included in the show.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Costello. Brian J.. A History of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. 2010. Margaret Media, Inc.. 978-0-9824551-1-1. 150, 163, 181, 182, 186, 187, 188, 189, 191, 197, 209, 262. Murray G. LeBeau Memorial.
  2. Book: Costello, Brian J.. A History of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
  3. Web site: USPS - Display Post Offices by State. webpmt.usps.gov. 2015-11-01.
  4. Web site: Uglybridges.com LA0978 over BAYOU GROSSE TETE, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. uglybridges.com. 2015-11-01.
  5. Web site: Filming Areas. www.pctourism.org. 2015-11-01.