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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Atherton (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Atherton. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Parishes/Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring parishes/counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home parish. During their lives, most doctors were in the next parish to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the parish to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring parishes/counties instead of the parish in which they lived:  their home parish contained property and probate records; the parish to the east contained birth and death records; the parish to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring parishes/counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Atherton is located in East Carroll Parish.

To see how the shape of Louisiana's parishes have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of East Carroll Parish: Chicot (AR), Madison, Richland, West Carroll, Issaquena (MS) & Warren (MS).

Below are the parishes/counties that are near Atherton. For each of these parishes/counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Atherton:

  • East Carroll Parish     (The home parish of Atherton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Transylvania
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transylvania have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transylvania
      • Transylvania is located in East Carroll Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Transylvania <2>
    • Lake Providence
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Sondheimer
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sondheimer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sondheimer
      • Sondheimer is located in East Carroll Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sondheimer <2>
  • Madison Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Omega
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Omega have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
      • Omega is located in Madison Parish
    • Ashly
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashly
      • Ashly is located in Madison Parish
    • Quebec
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quebec have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quebec
      • Quebec is located in Madison Parish
    • Tallulah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Richmond
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richmond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
      • Richmond is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 530 people
    • Tendal
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tendal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tendal
      • Tendal is located in Madison Parish
    • Barnes
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnes
      • Barnes is located in Madison Parish
    • Waverly
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
      • Waverly is located in Madison Parish
    • Thomastown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomastown
      • Thomastown is located in Madison Parish
    • Mound
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound
      • Mound is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Delta
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
      • Delta is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 246 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delta <2>
  • Richland Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Delhi
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delhi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delhi
      • Delhi is located in Richland Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,753 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delhi <2>
    • Dunn
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn
      • Dunn is located in Richland Parish
    • Holly Ridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Ridge
      • Holly Ridge is located in Richland Parish
  • West Carroll Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Forest
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest
      • Forest is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest <2>
    • Pioneer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer
      • Pioneer is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pioneer <2>
    • Darnell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darnell
      • Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish
    • Oak Grove
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,518 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <2>
    • Epps
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Epps have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Epps
      • Epps is located in West Carroll Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Epps <2>
    • Kilbourne
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Fiske
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiske
      • Fiske is located in West Carroll Parish
  • Chicot County (AR)
    • Eudora
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eudora
      • Eudora is located in Chicot County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,869 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eudora <2>
  • Issaquena County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Chotard
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chotard
      • Chotard is located in Issaquena County (MS)
    • Mayersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayersville
      • Mayersville is located in Issaquena County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 517 people
    • Valley Park
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
      • Valley Park is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Sharkey County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.
    • Onward
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onward
      • Onward is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Blanton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanton
      • Blanton is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Issaquena
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Issaquena
      • Issaquena is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Smedes
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smedes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smedes
      • Smedes is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Cary
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cary
      • Cary is located in Sharkey County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
    • Rolling Fork
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Mont Helena
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Helena
      • Mont Helena is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Anguilla
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anguilla have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anguilla
      • Anguilla is located in Sharkey County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anguilla <2>
    • Nitta Yuma
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nitta Yuma
      • Nitta Yuma is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Panther Burn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Burn
      • Panther Burn is located in Sharkey County (MS)
  • Warren County (MS)
    • Redwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Warren County (MS)
  • Washington County (MS)
    • Byrne City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byrne City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byrne City
      • Byrne City is located in Washington County (MS)
  • Yazoo County (MS)
    • Kearney
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kearney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kearney
      • Kearney is located in Yazoo County (MS)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Atherton, see our Parish-by-Parish Page for Atherton.

Newspapers Published in Atherton ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 23 newspapers that have been published in the area around Atherton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Atherton, there are papers which were published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Atherton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Atherton:

Cemeteries Near Atherton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Atherton.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Atherton covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.

  • Cold Tar Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cold Tar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cold Tar Cemetery
  • Benjamin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benjamin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benjamin Cemetery
  • Way Way Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Way Way Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Way Way Cemetery
  • Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sweet Canaan Cemetery
  • Heavenly Rest Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heavenly Rest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heavenly Rest Memorial Park
  • Gailliard Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gailliard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gailliard Cemetery
  • Providence Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Memorial Park
  • Lone Star Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Star Cemetery
  • Tyrone Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyrone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyrone Cemetery
  • Brunswick Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brunswick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brunswick Cemetery
  • King Solomon Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Solomon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Solomon Cemetery
  • Jerusalem Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
  • Continue List   (58 more) ...
    • Mt. Sinai Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

While we didn't find Atherton in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Atherton.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Atherton, with the one closest to Atherton listed first.

  • Arcadia ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcadia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
    • Arcadia is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Tallula
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallula have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallula
    • Tallula is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Lake Providence
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Henderson ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
    • Henderson is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Brunswick
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brunswick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
    • Brunswick is located in Warren County (MS)
  • Chotard
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chotard
    • Chotard is located in Issaquena County (MS)
  • Omega
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Omega have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
    • Omega is located in Madison Parish
  • Benham ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benham
    • Benham is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Shelburn
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelburn
    • Shelburn is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Onward
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onward
    • Onward is located in Sharkey County (MS)
  • Brunett ‑ Historic
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brunett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunett
    • Brunett is located in East Carroll Parish
  • Floyd
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floyd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyd
    • Floyd is located in West Carroll Parish
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Smedes
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smedes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smedes
      • Smedes is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Blanton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanton
      • Blanton is located in Sharkey County (MS)
    • Robertdale ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robertdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertdale
      • Robertdale is located in East Carroll Parish

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Atherton. See our List of 1890's Communities around Atherton.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Atherton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Atherton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Atherton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6985, Longitude: -91.1704       In this case, the coordinates for Atherton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Atherton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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