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Jarreau (pronounced Jah Row) is a rural community located in the 7th Ward of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana (USA). It is considered to be in the Baton Rouge area, being only 30 miles northwest of the capitol city. 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 main state highway leading up to and running through Jarreau is Louisiana Highway 413, also known in this area as Island Road. The Jarreau Post Office (zip code 70749) is located on Boulevard D' Isle. A local business (Horseshoe Auto Parts) was featured in scenes in the Billy Bob Thornton film "The Badge" (2002)[1]. The area is also known for fishing and boating with the main public accessible boat launch on the southern end of False River (Jerry's Landing) being located directly across the street from the local LA Express store.
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Jarreau Boundary Map
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