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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 Bucktown (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 Bucktown. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Parishes ...

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.

Bucktown is located in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish: Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany & Tangipahoa.

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

  • Jefferson Parish     (The home parish of Bucktown)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Metairie
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jefferson
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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 Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <1>
    • Elmwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmwood <1>
    • Bridge City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridge City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridge City
      • Bridge City is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridge City <1>
    • River Ridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Ridge
      • River Ridge is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for River Ridge <1>
    • Harahan
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harahan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harahan
      • Harahan is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,244 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harahan <1>
    • Kenner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenner
      • Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,288 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenner <1>
    • Westwego
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwego
      • Westwego is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,297 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westwego <1>
    • Avondale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avondale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avondale
      • Avondale is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avondale <1>
    • Waggaman
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waggaman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waggaman
      • Waggaman is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waggaman <1>
    • Marrero
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrero have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrero
      • Marrero is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marrero <1>
    • Gretna
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
      • Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,615 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <1>
    • Harvey
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Lafourche Parish
    • Gheens
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gheens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gheens
      • Gheens is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gheens <1>
  • Orleans Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Milneburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milneburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milneburg
      • Milneburg is located in Orleans Parish
    • New Orleans
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Pine Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Village
      • Pine Village is located in Orleans Parish
  • Plaquemines Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Belle Chasse
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Chasse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Chasse
      • Belle Chasse is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Chasse <1>
    • English Turn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Turn
      • English Turn is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Braithwaite
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braithwaite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braithwaite
      • Braithwaite is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Braithwaite <1>
    • Scarsdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
      • Scarsdale is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Stella
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stella have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
      • Stella is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Cedar Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jesuit Bend
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesuit Bend
      • Jesuit Bend is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Carlisle
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Myrtle Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
      • Myrtle Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Saint Bernard Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Arabi
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Chalmette
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalmette have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalmette
      • Chalmette is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chalmette <1>
    • Versailles
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
      • Versailles is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Meraux
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meraux have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meraux
      • Meraux is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meraux <1>
    • Saxonholm
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxonholm have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxonholm
      • Saxonholm is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Mohawk City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mohawk City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mohawk City
      • Mohawk City is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Violet
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Violet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violet
      • Violet is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Violet <1>
    • Poydras
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poydras have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poydras
      • Poydras is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Sebastopol
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebastopol have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebastopol
      • Sebastopol is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Saint Bernard
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Bernard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Bernard
      • Saint Bernard is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Bernard <1>
    • Verret
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verret have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verret
      • Verret is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Reggio
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reggio
      • Reggio is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Alluvial City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alluvial City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alluvial City
      • Alluvial City is located in Saint Bernard Parish
  • Saint Charles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Ama
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ama
      • Ama is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ama <1>
    • Elkinsville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elkinsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkinsville
      • Elkinsville is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Elkinsville has also been known as:
      • Freetown
    • Saint Rose
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Rose
      • Saint Rose is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Rose <1>
    • Lone Star
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Star have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
      • Lone Star is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Destrehan
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destrehan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destrehan
      • Destrehan is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Destrehan <1>
    • Luling
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Mimosa Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
      • Mimosa Park is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • New Sarpy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Sarpy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Sarpy
      • New Sarpy is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Sarpy <1>
    • Boutte
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boutte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boutte
      • Boutte is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boutte <1>
    • Hahnville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Norco
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norco
      • Norco is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norco <1>
    • Taft
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taft have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taft
      • Taft is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Gypsy
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gypsy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gypsy
      • Gypsy is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • Laplace
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laplace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Reserve
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reserve have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Edgard
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Garyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Mount Airy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Airy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
  • Saint Tammany Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bucktown, with the one closest to Bucktown listed first.
    • North Shore Beach
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Shore Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore Beach
      • North Shore Beach is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Lacombe
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacombe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacombe
      • Lacombe is located in Saint Tammany Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacombe <1>
    • North Shore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore
      • North Shore is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Lewisburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisburg
      • Lewisburg is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Mandeville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mandeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mandeville
      • Mandeville is located in Saint Tammany Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,559 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mandeville <1>
    • Eden Isle
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Isle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Isle
      • Eden Isle is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Oak Harbor
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Harbor
      • Oak Harbor is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Madisonville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
      • Madisonville is located in Saint Tammany Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 857 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <1>
    • Lake Shore Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore Village
      • Lake Shore Village is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Huntwyck Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntwyck Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntwyck Village
      • Huntwyck Village is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • McClane City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClane City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClane City
      • McClane City is located in Saint Tammany Parish
    • Slidell
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slidell
      • Slidell is located in Saint Tammany Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,541 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slidell <1>
    • Bon Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Village
      • Bon Village is located in Saint Tammany Parish
  • Tangipahoa Parish
    • Akers
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akers
      • Akers is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akers <1>

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

Newspapers Published in Bucktown ...

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 556 newspapers that have been published in the area around Bucktown.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Bucktown, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Bucktown.

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 helpful 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 Bucktown:

Cemeteries Near Bucktown ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bucktown.

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

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

  • Metairie Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Lake Lawn Park Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Firemens Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Firemens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Firemens Cemetery
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Holt Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
  • Masonic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masonic Cemetery
  • Garden of Memories
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden of Memories have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden of Memories
  • Charity Hospital Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charity Hospital Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charity Hospital Cemetery
  • Jewish Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jewish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jewish Cemetery
  • St. Louis Cemetery #3
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Louis Cemetery #3 have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Louis Cemetery #3
  • Carrollton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
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    • St. Mary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
    • Lincoln Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lincoln Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lincoln Cemetery
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)

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.<6>

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

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

  • Jefferson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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 Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <1>
  • Milneburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milneburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milneburg
    • Milneburg is located in Orleans Parish
  • New Orleans
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Gentilly
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gentilly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gentilly
    • Gentilly is located in Orleans Parish
  • Kenner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenner
    • Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,288 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenner <1>
  • Waggaman
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waggaman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waggaman
    • Waggaman is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waggaman <1>
  • Westwego
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwego
    • Westwego is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,297 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westwego <1>
  • Algiers
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Algiers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algiers
    • Algiers is located in Orleans Parish
  • Harvey
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Gretna
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
    • Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,615 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <1>
  • Arabi
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Ama
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ama
    • Ama is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ama <1>
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    • Elkinsville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elkinsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkinsville
      • Elkinsville is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Elkinsville has also been known as:
      • Freetown
    • Chalmette
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalmette have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalmette
      • Chalmette is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chalmette <1>
    • Versailles
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
      • Versailles is located in Saint Bernard Parish

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

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

The official website for Jefferson Parish: www.jeffparish.net/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>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>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 from Point A (ie- Bucktown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bucktown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.0149, Longitude: -90.1412       In this case, the coordinates for Bucktown have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>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 Bucktown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.









 

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