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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 Aben (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 Aben. 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.

Name Variations for Aben ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Aben has also been known as: Abend.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Parishes ...

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

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

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

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

Aben is located in Ascension 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 Ascension Parish: Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston & Saint James.

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

  • Ascension Parish     (The home parish of Aben)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Cofield
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cofield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
      • Cofield is located in Ascension Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cofield
      • From Aben to Cofield
    • Burnside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Darrow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darrow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darrow
      • Darrow is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darrow <2>
    • Donaldsonville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldsonville
      • Donaldsonville is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,638 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donaldsonville <2>
    • Barton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
      • Barton is located in Ascension Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Barton
      • From Aben to Barton
    • Gonzales
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gonzales
      • Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,245 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gonzales <2>
    • Sorrento
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorrento
      • Sorrento is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sorrento <2>
    • Brittany
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittany have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittany
      • Brittany is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brittany <2>
    • Geismar
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geismar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geismar
      • Geismar is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geismar <2>
    • Cornerview
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornerview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerview
      • Cornerview is located in Ascension Parish
    • Saint Amant
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Amant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Amant
      • Saint Amant is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Amant <2>
    • Southwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southwood
      • Southwood is located in Ascension Parish
  • Assumption Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Brulie Maurin
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Belle Terre
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Belle Terre. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Terre
      • Belle Terre is located in Assumption Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Belle Terre
      • From Aben to Belle Terre
    • Belle Alliance
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Belle Rose
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Burbank ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burbank have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
      • Burbank is located in Assumption Parish
    • Freetown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
      • Freetown is located in Assumption Parish
    • Kessler
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kessler have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kessler
      • Kessler is located in Assumption Parish
    • Lula
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lula. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lula
      • Lula is located in Assumption Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lula
      • From Aben to Lula
    • Monty
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monty. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monty
      • Monty is located in Assumption Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Monty
      • From Aben to Monty
    • Star
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Star. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
      • Star is located in Assumption Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Star
      • From Aben to Star
    • Sweet Home
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Plattenville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattenville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattenville
      • Plattenville is located in Assumption Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plattenville <2>
  • East Baton Rouge Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Old Jefferson
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Jefferson
      • Old Jefferson is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Perkins Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perkins Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perkins Village
      • Perkins Village is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Burtville ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burtville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burtville
      • Burtville is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Burtville
      • From Aben to Burtville
    • Oak Hills Place
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hills Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hills Place
      • Oak Hills Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Village Saint George
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Saint George
      • Village Saint George is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Shenandoah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shenandoah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shenandoah
      • Shenandoah is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Gardere
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardere have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardere
      • Gardere is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Lynwood Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynwood Village
      • Lynwood Village is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Woodshire Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodshire Village
      • Woodshire Village is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Essen
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Inniswold
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inniswold have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inniswold
      • Inniswold is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inniswold <2>
    • Westminster
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westminster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westminster
      • Westminster is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Iberville Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Carville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • White Castle
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Castle
      • White Castle is located in Iberville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,640 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Castle <2>
    • Saint Gabriel
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Bayou Goula
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Iberville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Sunshine
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Plaquemine
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaquemine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plaquemine
      • Plaquemine is located in Iberville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,384 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plaquemine <2>
    • Morrisonville ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Indian Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Iberville Parish
  • Lafourche Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Chackbay
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chackbay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chackbay
      • Chackbay is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Thibodaux
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thibodaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thibodaux
      • Thibodaux is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,411 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thibodaux <2>
    • Kraemer
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kraemer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kraemer
      • Kraemer is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kraemer <2>
    • Acadia
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
  • Livingston Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • French Settlement
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Port Vincent
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Vincent
      • Port Vincent is located in Livingston Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
    • Maurepas
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Clio
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Denham Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Walker
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Killian
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Killian. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killian
      • Killian is located in Livingston Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,337 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Killian
      • From Aben to Killian
    • Livingston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Livingston Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <2>
  • Saint Charles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Gypsy
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gypsy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gypsy
      • Gypsy is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Killona
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Killona have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killona
      • Killona is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Killona <2>
    • Montz
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montz have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montz
      • Montz is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Taft
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taft have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taft
      • Taft is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Saint James Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Chatman Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatman Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatman Town
      • Chatman Town is located in Saint James Parish
    • Free Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Free Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Town
      • Free Town is located in Saint James Parish
    • Burton Lane
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Uncle Sam
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uncle Sam have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uncle Sam
      • Uncle Sam is located in Saint James Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Uncle Sam <2>
    • Convent
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Saint James
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hester
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Lagan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Paulina
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paulina have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulina
      • Paulina is located in Saint James Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paulina <2>
    • Vacherie
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Gramercy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gramercy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gramercy
      • Gramercy is located in Saint James Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,188 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gramercy <2>
    • Lutcher
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Wallace
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • Mount Airy
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Airy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Airy
      • Mount Airy is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Airy <2>
    • Garyville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garyville
      • Garyville is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garyville <2>
    • Edgard
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Reserve
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reserve have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reserve
      • Reserve is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reserve <2>
    • Laplace
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laplace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laplace
      • Laplace is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laplace <2>
    • Frenier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Frenier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenier
      • Frenier is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Frenier
      • From Aben to Frenier
  • Saint Martin Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Bayou Geneve
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Geneve have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Geneve
      • Bayou Geneve is located in Saint Martin Parish
    • Stephenville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephenville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephenville
      • Stephenville is located in Saint Martin Parish
  • Saint Mary Parish
    • Morgan City Beach
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan City Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan City Beach
      • Morgan City Beach is located in Saint Mary Parish
  • Terrebonne Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Schriever
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Chacahoula
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chacahoula. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chacahoula
      • Chacahoula is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chacahoula
      • From Aben to Chacahoula
    • Donner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donner
      • Donner is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donner <2>
    • Magnolia Plantation
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Plantation
      • Magnolia Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Minerva Plantation
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minerva Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minerva Plantation
      • Minerva Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Gibson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Gray
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
      • Gray is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <2>
  • West Baton Rouge Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Aben, with the one closest to Aben listed first.
    • Addis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addis
      • Addis is located in West Baton Rouge Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,464 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addis <2>
    • Brusly
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brusly have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brusly
      • Brusly is located in West Baton Rouge Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,580 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brusly <2>
    • Port Allen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)

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

Cemeteries Near Aben ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Aben.

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

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

  • Buena Vista Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buena Vista Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buena Vista Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ascension Catholic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ascension Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ascension Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Philippian Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Philippian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Philippian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Monroe Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monroe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Monroe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Orange Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Burnside Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burnside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burnside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Emanuel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Jules Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Jules Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Jules Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • St. Phillip Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Phillip Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Phillip Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Landry Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Landry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Landry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Little Zion Baptist Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Zion Baptist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Zion Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<5>

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

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

  • Cofield
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cofield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
    • Cofield is located in Ascension Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cofield
    • From Aben to Cofield
  • Lauderdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lauderdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lauderdale
    • Lauderdale is located in Saint James Parish
  • Union
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
    • Union is located in Saint James Parish
  • Burnside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Darrow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darrow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darrow
    • Darrow is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darrow <2>
  • Donaldsonville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldsonville
    • Donaldsonville is located in Ascension Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,638 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donaldsonville <2>
  • White Hall
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
    • White Hall is located in Saint James Parish
  • Central
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
    • Central is located in Saint James Parish
  • Smoke Bend
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoke Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoke Bend
    • Smoke Bend is located in Ascension Parish
  • Welcome
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welcome have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
    • Welcome is located in Saint James Parish
  • Belle Helene
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Helene have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Helene
    • Belle Helene is located in Ascension Parish
  • Geary ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geary
    • Geary is located in Ascension Parish
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    • McCall
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCall
      • McCall is located in Ascension Parish
    • Belle Rose
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Gonzales
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gonzales
      • Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,245 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gonzales <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Aben ...

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 34 newspapers that have been published in the area around Aben.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Aben, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Aben.

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 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 Aben:

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

The official website for Ascension Parish: www.ascensionparish.net/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>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 Aben, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Aben) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Aben. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.1074, Longitude: -90.9428    









 

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