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A Wealth of Good Information About Berwick |
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 Known for the distinctive red lighthouse that stands along its riverfront, Berwick is a community connected to the world by waterways, rail and U.S. Interstate 49. Bordered to the east and north by the mighty Atchafalaya River, the Town of Berwick is ideally positioned to support the thriving oil and gas and fabrication industries that define the areas economy.
With over three miles of U.S. Interstate 49 highway frontage available and more than 1.500 acres of land available, Berwick is perfectly situated for future retail, commercial and residential development. The recent opening of Cypress Lake RV Resort and Sleep Inn Motel in Berwick complements the services available within this community. |
Situated within Berwick are historic neighborhoods and new residential developments. The community offers an exceptional quality of life with a well developed recreational complex offering gymnasium, ball parks, meeting and event facilities. Pharr Park offers tennis courts and a Dixie Youth League Baseball field. The public schools in Berwick are regularly identified as some of the highest performing in the State of Louisiana.
Berwick's back yard is the idyllic and beautiful Atchafalaya Basin. This 800,000 acre overflow swamp is one of the world's largest natural water systems with excellant recreational activities, concentrations of bald eagles, black bear and more. Learn more about services available in Berwick below.
| At A Glance
Founded: October 23, 1907
Population: 4.946
Housing Units: 1,825
Education: Berwick Elementary School, Berwick Junior High School, Berwick Senior High School
Recreation: Berwick Recreation Civic Complex, Pharr Park, Steward Park, St Mary Golf & Country Club, Berwick Public Library, walking trail, 19th century Berwick Lighthouse (formerly the Southwest Reef Lighthouse) on the Atchafalaya River
Worship: Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal
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| Community Leaders
Mayor: Louis Ratcliff
Council: Duval Arthur, Troy Lombardo, Damon Robison, Greg Rousssel, Edgar Thomas
| Contact
Town of Berwick
3225 Third Street
Berwick, La. 70342
(985) 384-8858
townofberwick.org
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| Resources |
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Electricity
Cleco
Cable TV
Allen's TV Cable
Garbage
SWeeDEE LLC
Telephone
Allen's TV/Cable
AT&T Residential
AT&T Business
Gulf Coast Broadband
Integrated Data System |
(800) 622-6537
(985) 384-8335
(337) 828-4935
(985) 384-8335
(888) 757-6500
(888) 620-6000
(985) 384-7040
(985) 385-5600 | Newspapers
The Daily Review
St Mary Journal
Television/Radio
KBZE 105.9/1390
KBZZ 86.7 FM
KMRC 1430
KQKI 95.3 FM
KWBJ TV 39
Police
Berwick Police Dept |
(985) 384-8370
(985) 384-1350
(985) 385-1391
(985) 851-1020
(985) 384-1350
(985) 395-9536
(985) 384-6960
911 or
(985) 384-7710 | Fire
Berwick Volunteer
Fire Dept
US Post Office
Library
St Mary Parish Public
Library, Berwick Branch
Internet
Allen's TV/Cable
Gulf Coast Broadband
Integrated Data System | 911 or
(985) 384-2121
(985) 384-9255
(985) 385-1093
(985) 384-8335
(985) 384-7040
(985) 385-5600 |
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