Torbert, Louisiana is a community located in

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, United States. 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 (

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). Major intersections in the community of Torbert include Louisiana Highway 978 with

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, and also with Louisiana Highway 979.

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is a major waterway in Torbert. Torbert was a major filming area of the miniseries "

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", using the site of (now closed) Wilson's Lounge located at Manda Road. Other areas of Torbert are also included in the show.

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