re: ZIP 70805: The Worst Neighborhood in Baton Rouge

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Used to be a blue collar plant worker area.

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Yep. My Dad grew up in Istrouma, but "moved away" during WW2. After the war, my Grandfather bought a few acres in the country which today is near the intersection of Glasgow and Hyacinth Avenues. However, 70805 whas primarily blue collar plant workers all the way until the late '70's and early '80's. I remember going with my Dad to Ben Peabody's Esso to buy hunting supplies.