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Ventress
Ventress is located in Louisiana
Ventress
Ventress
Location in Louisiana
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
FIPS code 22-78050

Ventress is a small community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. Ventress is located along the northeastern part of the False River.

In 2020, about 800 people lived in Ventress. The area is home to the Hunter Fabre Post 248 American Legion Hall. This hall is located on Legion Road, also known as Louisiana Highway 413. The zip code for Ventress is 70783.

How Many People Live in Ventress?

As of 2020, the population of Ventress was 800 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.

Who Are Some Famous People from Ventress?

Many interesting people have connections to Ventress. Here are a few:

  • J. E. Jumonville Jr. was a former member of the Louisiana State Senate. He was also a rancher and bred horses.
  • Catherine D. Kimball served as a chief justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court.
  • Clyde Kimball represented Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 1992.
  • Patrick Queen is a professional football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
  • Ventruss is a Metalcore band that started in Ventress.

What Roads Go Through Ventress?

Several important roads help people travel in and around Ventress:

  • Louisiana 413.svg Louisiana Highway 413
  • Louisiana 414.svg Louisiana Highway 414
  • Louisiana 415.svg Louisiana Highway 415

See also

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