Ventress, Louisiana
Ventress is a census-designated place located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the northeastern end of the False River. The population of the area is approximately 1,100. It is home to the Hunter Fabre Post 248 American Legion Hall on Legion Road (Louisiana Highway 413). The zip code is 70783.
Ventress | |
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  Ventress Location of Ventress in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 30°40′55″N 91°24′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Pointe Coupee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 800 |
| • Density | 394.48/sq mi (152.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70783 |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 543758[2] |
| FIPS code | 22-78050 |
Notable people
- J. E. Jumonville, Jr., former member of the Louisiana State Senate, rancher, and horse breeder
- J. E. Jumonville, Sr., former member of the Louisiana Senate, businessman, horse breeder
- Catherine D. Kimball, former chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Clyde Kimball, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes, 1976-1992
- Patrick Queen, NFl linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
- Ventruss, Metalcore band formed in Ventress
Major highways
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References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ventress, Louisiana
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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