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A visit to the Big Zion Cemetery ...

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 Big Zion Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Big Zion Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   30.7594°   (30° 45' 33")

Lon:   -90.5231°   (-90° 31' 23")

The Big Zion Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Tangipahoa Parish is located in Amite City. Amite City lies just to the south southeast of the Big Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Big Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Ellis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ellis Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Arcola - Roseland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Bennett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Amite Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amite Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Amite Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Goodbee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodbee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodbee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goodbee Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Watson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Watson Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Kedron Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kedron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kedron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kedron Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Sharkey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharkey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharkey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sharkey Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Amite Memorial Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amite Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amite Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Amite Memorial Gardens is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Butler Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Butler Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Spring Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • New Bankston Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bankston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bankston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Old Bankston Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bankston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bankston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • McMichael Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMichael Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMichael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McMichael Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Cutrer Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cutrer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cutrer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cutrer Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Gunn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gunn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gunn Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Bradley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.
      • The Bradley Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Barron Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barron Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barron Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Hillsdale Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillsdale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillsdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillsdale Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Baham Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baham Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Durbin Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Durbin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Durbin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Durbin Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Myra Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myra Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Myra Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Bankston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bankston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bankston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Hyde Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyde Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyde Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hyde Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Big Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Roseland
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland
    • Roseland is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,279 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseland <5>
  • Amite City
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amite City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amite City
    • Amite City is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,510 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amite City <5>
  • Fluker
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fluker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fluker
    • Fluker is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fluker <5>
  • Independence
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
    • Independence is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,918 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <5>
  • Tangipahoa
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangipahoa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangipahoa
    • Tangipahoa is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 865 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangipahoa <5>
  • Montpelier
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montpelier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
    • Montpelier is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 239 people
  • Georgeville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Georgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgeville
    • Georgeville is located in Livingston Parish
  • Henry City ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry City
    • Henry City is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Greensburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
    • Greensburg is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 644 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <5>
  • Wilmer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilmer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
    • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Loranger
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loranger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loranger
    • Loranger is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loranger <5>
  • Tickfaw
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Husser
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Husser have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Husser
      • Husser is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Husser <5>
    • Kentwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentwood
      • Kentwood is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,452 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kentwood <5>
    • Pine Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove <5>
    • Natalbany
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Starns
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starns
      • Starns is located in Livingston Parish
    • Stoney Point
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
      • Stoney Point is located in Washington Parish
    • Sunny Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
      • Sunny Hill is located in Washington Parish
    • Baptist
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baptist
      • Baptist is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Osyka
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osyka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osyka
      • Osyka is located in Pike County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osyka <5>

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

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Big Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tangipahoa Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Big Zion Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

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

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

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 Big Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #541900  (Big Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #541900 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: Roseland
    • County: Tangipahoa         Elev: 46
    • Location given for GNIS #541900 (Big Zion Cemetery)

The official website for Tangipahoa Parish: www.tangicouncil.com/

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 Tangipahoa, 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Big Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7594, Longitude: -90.5231       In this case, the coordinates for the Big Zion Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.




 

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