[2][3] It was first settled chiefly by Italian immigrants in the early 1900s.

However, on September 28, 2002, a decision was made to consolidate post offices in the parish.

This consolidated Torbert with the postal zip code of 70762 (Oscar).

Bayou Grosse Tete is a major waterway in Torbert.

[5] Torbert was a major filming area of the miniseries "Bonnie and Clyde (2013 miniseries)", using the site of (now closed) Wilson's Lounge located at Manda Road.