Jarreau (pronounced Jah Row) is an

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in the 7th Ward of Pointe Coupee Parish,

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, United States. Jarreau is located approximately 30 miles northwest of

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, and is a part of the

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. The community is located on the banks of False River. It is situated on the southern end of this ox-bow lake, in an area known as "The Island". The community is served by Louisiana Highway 413, known locally as Island Road. The area is also known for fishing and boating with the main publicly accessible boat launch on the southern end of False River being located here.

History

The community is named for Elie Jarreau, the community's first postmaster. The area's first post office was opened in July, 1912, and operated out of a general store owned by Mr. Jarreau. Elie Jarreau served as postmaster for the next 40 years. The Jarreau Post Office (ZIP code 70749) is now located at 5341 Boulevard D' Isle. Several local businesses (including Parrot's Bar and Horseshoe Auto Parts) were featured in scenes in the

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film " The Badge" (2002). File:Jarreau PO.jpg, Jarreau post office/general store (1938) File:Jarreau PO Entrance.jpg, Entrance to Jarreau post office/general store (1938) File:Farm boy sitting on cartons in general store. Jarreau, Louisiana.jpg, Farm boy in the general store (1938)

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External links

Jarreau Boundary Map
Baton Rouge metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Unincorporated communities in Louisiana {{louisiana-geo-stub bg:Летсуърт