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Introduction ...

So far, we found very little information about Plum Bayou. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>

We've added Plum Bayou to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Plum Bayou, please Contact Us.

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 Plum Bayou (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 Plum Bayou. 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 Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Although our information shows that the community of Plum Bayou is historic, it would have been located within present day Jefferson County.

To see how the shape of Arkansas' counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson County: Arkansas, Cleveland, Grant, Lincoln, Lonoke & Pulaski.

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

  • Jefferson County     (The home county of Plum Bayou)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • Wright
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
      • Wright is located in Jefferson County
    • Tucker
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Jefferson County
    • Pastoria
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Redfield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redfield
      • Redfield is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,492 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Redfield <3>
    • Sherrill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherrill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherrill
      • Sherrill is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
    • Jefferson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Jefferson County
    • White Hall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,889 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Hall <3>
    • Altheimer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Rob Roy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rob Roy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rob Roy
      • Rob Roy is located in Jefferson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rob Roy
      • From Plum Bayou to Rob Roy
    • Wabbaseka
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Pine Bluff
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Sulphur Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
  • Arkansas County
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • Ico ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ico have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ico
      • Ico is located in Grant County
    • Center Grove
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Ebb
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ebb. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebb
      • Ebb is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ebb
      • From Plum Bayou to Ebb
    • Sheridan
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Slabtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slabtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
      • Slabtown is located in Grant County
    • Cherry Grove ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Grove
      • Cherry Grove is located in Grant County
    • Grapevine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grapevine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grapevine
      • Grapevine is located in Grant County
    • Turin ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turin
      • Turin is located in Grant County
    • Tull
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tull have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tull
      • Tull is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
    • Prattsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Lonoke County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • England
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for England have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for England
      • England is located in Lonoke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,659 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for England <3>
    • Keo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Cobbs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cobbs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobbs
      • Cobbs is located in Lonoke County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cobbs
      • From Plum Bayou to Cobbs
    • Coy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coy
      • Coy is located in Lonoke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 92 people
    • Allport
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allport
      • Allport is located in Lonoke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
    • Seaton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Humnoke
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humnoke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humnoke
      • Humnoke is located in Lonoke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 271 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Humnoke <3>
    • Bayou Meto
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Parkers Corner
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Lonoke
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Sisemore
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • McCreanor
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCreanor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCreanor
      • McCreanor is located in Lonoke County
  • Prairie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • Fairmount
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairmount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Prairie County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fairmount
      • From Plum Bayou to Fairmount
    • Screeton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Pulaski County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • Hensley
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hensley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensley
      • Hensley is located in Pulaski County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hensley <3>
    • Woodson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodson
      • Woodson is located in Pulaski County
    • Wrightsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wrightsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightsville
      • Wrightsville is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,054 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wrightsville
      • From Plum Bayou to Wrightsville
    • Bingham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Scott
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Landmark
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Willowdale ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Pulaski County
    • College Station
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Station
      • College Station is located in Pulaski County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Station <3>
    • Sweet Home
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Home
      • Sweet Home is located in Pulaski County
    • Little Rock
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Rose City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose City
      • Rose City is located in Pulaski County
    • Wakefield Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield Village
      • Wakefield Village is located in Pulaski County
  • Saline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plum Bayou, with the one closest to Plum Bayou listed first.
    • East End
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East End have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East End
      • East End is located in Saline County
    • Shannon Hills
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon Hills
      • Shannon Hills is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,087 people
    • Bauxite
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bauxite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bauxite
      • Bauxite is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 555 people
    • Bryant
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant
      • Bryant is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 21,375 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryant <3>
    • Shaw
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shaw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaw
      • Shaw is located in Saline County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Shaw
      • From Plum Bayou to Shaw
    • Benton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Salem
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Saline County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Plum Bayou, see our County-by-County Page for Plum Bayou.

Cemeteries Near Plum Bayou ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Plum Bayou.

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 Plum Bayou covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • New Home Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Home Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hendricks Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hendricks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hendricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Watkins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clark Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fields Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fields Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fields Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tucker Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Nelon Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nelon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nelon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Red Bluff Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Bluff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Bluff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • King Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Salem Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (242 more) ...
    • Mulberry Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mulberry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mulberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Harris Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #54228 <5>
    • Redfield Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redfield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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.

Plum Bayou itself is historic and was described in the Rand McNally Atlas as having a population of 200 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Wampoo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wampoo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wampoo
    • Wampoo is located in Pulaski County
  • Red Bluff ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bluff
    • Red Bluff is located in Jefferson County
  • Redfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redfield
    • Redfield is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,492 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Redfield <3>
  • Kearney
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kearney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kearney
    • Kearney is located in Jefferson County
  • Pastoria
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • England
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for England have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for England
    • England is located in Lonoke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,659 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for England <3>
  • Jefferson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
    • Jefferson is located in Jefferson County
  • Sherrill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherrill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherrill
    • Sherrill is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
  • Samples
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Samples have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samples
    • Samples is located in Jefferson County
  • Keo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Dickey ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickey
    • Dickey is located in Pulaski County
  • Tomberlin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tomberlin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tomberlin
    • Tomberlin is located in Lonoke County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Dexter
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dexter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
      • Dexter is located in Jefferson County
    • Cobbs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cobbs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobbs
      • Cobbs is located in Lonoke County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cobbs
      • From Plum Bayou to Cobbs
    • Orion
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orion
      • Orion is located in Grant County

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

Newspapers Published in Plum Bayou ...

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 233 newspapers that have been published in the area around Plum Bayou.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Plum Bayou, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Plum Bayou.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Plum Bayou:

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffersoncountyark.com/

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Plum Bayou, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Plum Bayou) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Plum Bayou. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.4708, Longitude: -92.0537       In this case, the coordinates for Plum Bayou have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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