Oscar, Louisiana
| Oscar | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| 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 Oscar in Louisiana | |
 Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
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.[1] 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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