Oscar, Louisiana
Oscar is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern portion of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1][2] It is located primarily along Louisiana Highway 1 on the southern end of False River. Famous residents include renowned author Ernest Gaines.[3] This community was formerly home to the Oxbow restaurant and Bonaventure's Landing.
Oscar | |
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  Oscar Location of Oscar in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 30°37′15″N 91°27′03″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Yar | Pointe Coupee |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 900 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
Oscar is the home of Major Thibaut, a Democratic member since 2008 of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Pointe Coupee Parish.
References
- "Oscar, Louisiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Oscar Topo Map in Pointe Coupee LA
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-04. Retrieved 2007-12-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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