Our Genealogy Helper
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 Belle River (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 Belle River. 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 Belle River ...
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.
For example, a typical abbreviation for Belle River: Belle Riv.
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 southwest 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 south.
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 south 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.
Belle River is located in Assumption 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 Assumption Parish: Ascension, Iberia, Iberville, Lafourche, Saint James, Saint Martin, Saint Mary & Terrebonne.
Below are the parishes that are near Belle River. For each of these parishes, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Belle River:
- Assumption Parish (The home parish of Belle River)
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Pierre Part
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierre Part have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierre Part
- Pierre Part is located in Assumption Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pierre Part <2>
- Attakapas Canal
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Attakapas Landing
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Bayou Crab
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Upper Texas
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Bellewood
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bellewood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellewood
- Bellewood is located in Assumption Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellewood
- From Belle River to Bellewood
- Dwight Fields
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dwight Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwight Fields
- Dwight Fields is located in Assumption Parish
- Elm Hall
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Hall
- Elm Hall is located in Assumption Parish
- Wildwood
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wildwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
- Wildwood is located in Assumption Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood
- From Belle River to Wildwood
- Bayou Corne ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Brusle Saint Vincent
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brusle Saint Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brusle Saint Vincent
- Brusle Saint Vincent is located in Assumption Parish
- Grand Bayou
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Bayou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Bayou
- Grand Bayou is located in Assumption Parish
- Ascension Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Barton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
- 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.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
- Barton is located in Ascension Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Barton
- From Belle River to Barton
- Donaldsonville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Darrow
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Aben
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
- Cofield
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
- 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.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
- Cofield is located in Ascension Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cofield
- From Belle River to Cofield
- Southwood
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southwood
- Southwood is located in Ascension Parish
- Burnside
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Geismar
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geismar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornerview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerview
- Cornerview is located in Ascension Parish
- Dutch Town
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
- Gonzales
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Iberia Parish
- Jeanerette
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
- Iberville Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- White Castle
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Bayou Goula
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
- Carville
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)
- Indian Village
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village is located in Iberville Parish
- Saint Gabriel
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
- Plaquemine
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaquemine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Iberville
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
- Sunshine
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
- Morrisonville ‑ Historic
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
- Lafourche Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Chackbay
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chackbay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chackbay
- Chackbay is located in Lafourche Parish
- Thibodaux
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thibodaux have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Acadia
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
- Kraemer
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kraemer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Saint James Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Saint James
(23 miles [37 km] to the east)
- Burton Lane
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
- Chatman Town
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatman Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Free Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Town
- Free Town is located in Saint James Parish
- Lagan
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
- Convent
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Uncle Sam
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uncle Sam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Hester
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
- North Vacherie
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Vacherie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Vacherie
- North Vacherie is located in Saint James Parish
- South Vacherie
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Vacherie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Vacherie
- South Vacherie is located in Saint James Parish
- Vacherie
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
- Saint Martin Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Stephenville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephenville
- Stephenville is located in Saint Martin Parish
- Bayou Geneve
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Geneve have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Geneve
- Bayou Geneve is located in Saint Martin Parish
- Bayou Chene
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
- Saint Mary Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Fairville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairville
- Fairville is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Morgan City
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Wilsons Landing
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
- Berwick
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
- Berwick is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,324 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwick <2>
- Bayou Vista
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
- Morgan City Beach
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan City Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
- Patterson
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Verdunville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verdunville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verdunville
- Verdunville is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Calumet
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Centerville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <2>
- Irish Bend
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irish Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irish Bend
- Irish Bend is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Amelia
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
- Terrebonne Parish
- The following are listed by their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Gibson
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
- Donner
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Chacahoula
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
- Schriever
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
- Magnolia Plantation
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Plantation
- Magnolia Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
- Minerva Plantation
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minerva Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minerva Plantation
- Minerva Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
- Ardoyne
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
- Gray
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Belle River, see our Parish-by-Parish Page for Belle River.
Cemeteries Near Belle River ...
Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Belle River.
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 Belle River covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.
The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Belle River Baptist Church Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Immaculate Conception Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Evening Star Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Christ Episcopal Cemetery
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Episcopal Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Bradley Cemetery
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Virginia Cemetery
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virginia Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Virginia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- St. Augustine Cemetery
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Augustine Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Augustine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- St. Martins Cemetery
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Martins Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Martins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Berwick Memorial Cemetery
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Morgan City Cemetery
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Woodlawn UMC Cemetery
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Pugh Family Cemetery
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Continue List (92 more) ...
- Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Christ Cemetery
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
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 Belle River in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Belle River.
These communities are listed based on their distance from Belle River, with the one closest to Belle River listed first.
- Napoleonville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Paincourtville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Morgan City
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Berwick
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
- Berwick is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,324 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwick <2>
- Albemarle
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Albemarle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albemarle
- Albemarle is located in Assumption Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albemarle
- From Belle River to Albemarle
- Bertie
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bertie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertie
- Bertie is located in Assumption Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bertie
- From Belle River to Bertie
- Plattenville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
- Patterson
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Belle Rose
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Irish Bend
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irish Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irish Bend
- Irish Bend is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Ramos
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramos have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramos
- Ramos is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Labadieville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Labadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Labadieville
- Labadieville is located in Assumption Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Labadieville <2>
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Bayou Sale
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Ricohoc
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ricohoc. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricohoc
- Ricohoc is located in Saint Mary Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ricohoc
- From Belle River to Ricohoc
- Amelia
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Belle River. See our List of 1890's Communities around Belle River.
Newspapers Published in Belle River ...
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 50 newspapers that have been published in the area around Belle River.
Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Belle River, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Belle River.
Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Belle River:
- Websites specific to Louisiana
- Pages specific to Assumption Parish
- Genealogy information for nearby parishes
- Ascension Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Saint James Parish
- Saint Martin Parish
- Saint Mary Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Cemetery Information and Directories for Louisiana
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Belle River. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.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> | 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. |
<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 Belle River, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Belle River) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Belle River. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.8876, Longitude: -91.2065 |