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A visit to the Ballowe Cemetery ...


The location of the Ballowe Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Ballowe Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Ballowe Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Ballowe Cemetery

Lat:   29.5722°   (29° 34' 19")

Lon:   -89.8053°   (-89° 48' 19")

The Ballowe Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Plaquemines Parish is located in Pointe a la Hache. Pointe a la Hache lies just to the east northeast of the Ballowe Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Ballowe Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Plaquemines Parish:
  • Genealogy information for nearby parishes:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Ballowe Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 14 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ballowe Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Ballowe Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Grand Bayou Village ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Bayou Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Bayou Village
      • Grand Bayou Village is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • West Pointe A La Hache
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Pointe A La Hache have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Pointe A La Hache
      • West Pointe A La Hache is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Pointe a la Hache
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pointe a la Hache have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pointe a la Hache
      • Pointe a la Hache is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pointe a la Hache <4>
    • Woodland
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
      • Woodland is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Diamond
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond
      • Diamond is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Bohemia
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bohemia
      • Bohemia is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Happy Jack
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Jack
      • Happy Jack is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Potash
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potash have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potash
      • Potash is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Port Sulphur
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Sulphur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Sulphur
      • Port Sulphur is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Sulphur <4>
    • Myrtle Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
      • Myrtle Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Monsecour
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monsecour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monsecour
      • Monsecour is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Carlisle
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Empire
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jesuit Bend
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesuit Bend
      • Jesuit Bend is located in Plaquemines Parish

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Ballowe Cemetery.<5>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Ballowe Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Woodland Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodland Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
    • Magnolia Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magnolia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Magnolia Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magnolia Cemetery
    • Pt. Celeste Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pt. Celeste Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pt. Celeste Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pt. Celeste Cemetery
    • Mange Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mange Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mange Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mange Cemetery
    • Ancal Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ancal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ancal Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ancal Cemetery
    • St. Paulinus Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paulinus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Paulinus Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paulinus Cemetery
    • Feets Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Feets Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Feets Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Feets Cemetery
    • Nero Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nero Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nero Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nero Cemetery
    • Bohemian Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bohemian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bohemian Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bohemian Cemetery
    • Deer Range Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deer Range Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deer Range Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deer Range Cemetery
    • Johnson Fisher Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Fisher Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Fisher Cemetery
    • Ironton Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ironton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ironton Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ironton Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • St. Patrick Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Patrick Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patrick Cemetery
      • Nairn Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nairn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nairn Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nairn Cemetery
      • Belair Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Belair Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belair Cemetery
      • Cannon Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cannon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cannon Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cannon Cemetery
      • Pt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Dobard Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dobard Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobard Cemetery
      • Lafitte Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafitte Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lafitte Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafitte Cemetery
      • Adams Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adams Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
      • Coulon Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coulon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Coulon Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coulon Cemetery
      • Fisher Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery

    For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

    Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Ballowe Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #532295  (Ballowe Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #532295 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Pointe a la Hache
      • County: Plaquemines         Elev: 1
      • Location given for GNIS #532295 (Ballowe Cemetery)

    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>If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Plaquemines, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Ballowe Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.5722, Longitude: -89.8053       In this case, the coordinates for the Ballowe Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.




 

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