Dancehalls in Point Coupee Parish

Jim Jarreau’s

Marsha Jewell Miller: “Located in the Jarreau area at the opposite end of False River from ‘town’ a/k/a New Roads, Anchor Inn was a short distance from Jim Jarreau’s, which had been a popular bar/dancehall/ restaurant. Jim Jarreau’s became the first restaurant that Ralph and Catherine Olinde opened in the space that had been the jarreau’s restauant when ‘Miss Eula’ Jarreau retired. Ralph and Kacoo went on to form a popular eatery chain, which we all know as RALPH and KACOO’S.” ...

Anchor Inn

Marsha Jewell Miller: “On Sunday afternoons from about 3:00-6 or 7:00 p.m. there was live music featuring bands from the New Roads and Baton Rouge areas. Dancers came from those areas too and had about a 50/50 mix of Pointe Coupee and Baton Rouge guys and gals. In earlier years, the Baton Rouge Boat Club hosted annual boat races there once a year. Year round it served mainly as a locals bar, particularly on the lower level and sometimes had free suppers for regulars. However, come Sunday afternoon, it was a whole ‘nother story when the upper room was filled with teenagers and young to old adults jitterbugging and twisting away the hours.Located in the Jarreau area at the opposite end of False River from ‘town’ a/k/a New Roads, Anchor Inn was a short distance from Jim Jarreau’s, which had been a popular bar/dancehall/ restaurant.” ...

Cedar Club

Submitted by Edward Cazayoux: “The Cedar Club was located on the south side of Morganza on La. Hwy 1. It was a concrete block slab on grade building. Bands would play there but there was also a juke box to play.” ...

Pop’s

Submitted by Edward Cazayoux: “Pop’s was one of the main places to go when we were young. It was located about mid way on the Island side of False River. It was a major hang-out for the New Roads teens and young adults. I was one open space with a bar towards the road entrance side and dancing to the River side – mainly juke box music.” ...

Amuse-U-Inn

Included in a list compiled by WYNK Cajun DJ “Tee Mick” Abed, sent to me in personal correspondence from David Marcantel ...

Meche’s Club

Included in a 2006 Louisiana Cajun dance hall list compiled by WYNK Cajun DJ “Tee Mick” Abed, sent to me in personal correspondence from David Marcantel ...

Unknown Hall

James Perry- old structure that might still be there ...