Oscar | |
Unincorporated community | |
Country | United States |
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State | Louisiana |
Yar | Pointe Coupee |
Elevation | 33 ft (10.1 m) |
Coordinates | 30°37′15″N 91°27′03″W / 30.62083°N 91.45083°WCoordinates: 30°37′15″N 91°27′03″W / 30.62083°N 91.45083°W |
Population | 900 (2009) |
Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
- summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 70762 |
Area code | 225 |
Location of Louisiana in the United States
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Oscar is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern portion of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana (USA). It is located primarily along Louisiana Highway 1 on the southern end of False River. Famous residents include renowned author Ernest Gaines. This community was formerly home to the Oxbow restaurant and Bonaventure's Landing.
Oscar is the home of Major Thibaut, a Democrat member since 2008 of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Pointe Coupee Parish.
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