Torbert, Louisiana | |
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Coordinates: 30°33′16″N 91°29′25″W / 30.55444°N 91.49028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | Pointe Coupee |
Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 70762 |
Area code | 225 |
GNIS feature ID | 539968 [1] |
FIPS code | 22-76020 |
Torbert, Louisiana is a community located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. [2] [3] 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). [4]
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. [5]
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. [6]