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A visit to the Burch Cemetery ...


The location of the Burch 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 Burch Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.9091°   (30° 54' 32")

Lon:   -90.5673°   (-90° 34' 2")

The Burch Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Tangipahoa Parish is located in Amite City. Amite City lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Burch Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Burch Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Tangipahoa 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 Burch 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Burch Cemetery.

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

    • Tangipahoa
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Kentwood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Fluker
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Greensburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 <4>
    • Osyka
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Gillsburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillsburg
      • Gillsburg is located in Amite County (MS)
    • Roseland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 <4>
    • Chatawa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatawa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatawa
      • Chatawa is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Amite City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] 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 <4>
    • Huron
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
      • Huron is located in Amite County (MS)
    • Wilmer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
      • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Sunny Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
      • Sunny Hill is located in Washington Parish
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Coleman Town
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman Town
        • Coleman Town is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Glading
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glading have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glading
        • Glading is located in Amite County (MS)
      • Montpelier
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • 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
      • Mount Hermon
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hermon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
        • Mount Hermon is located in Washington Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Hermon <4>
      • Pine Grove
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 <4>
      • Henry City ‑ Historic
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
      • Magnolia
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Georgeville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgeville
        • Georgeville is located in Livingston Parish
      • Stoney Point
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
        • Stoney Point is located in Washington Parish
      • Smithburg
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithburg
        • Smithburg is located in Pike County (MS)
      • Grangeville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grangeville
        • Grangeville is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Independence
        (19 miles [30.6 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 <4>

    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 Burch 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 Burch Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Burch Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Schwartz Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schwartz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schwartz Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schwartz Cemetery
    • Waller Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Waller Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The Waller Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waller Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #69242 <7>
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Westmoreland Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westmoreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westmoreland Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westmoreland Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
    • Hope Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
    • Strickland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
    • Bond Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bond Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bond Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tangipahoa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tangipahoa Cemetery
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tangipahoa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tangipahoa Cemetery
    • Camp Moore Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Camp Moore Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Moore Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
      • Amacker Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amacker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Amacker Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amacker Cemetery
      • Woodland Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Tangipahoa Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
      • Easley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Easley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Easley Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Easley Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Alford Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Alford Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alford Cemetery
      • Brumfield Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brumfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brumfield Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brumfield Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Dykes Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dykes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dykes Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dykes 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 Burch Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #560298  (Burch Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #560298 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: Kentwood
      • County: Tangipahoa         Elev: 81
      • Location given for GNIS #560298 (Burch 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 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 Burch Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9091, Longitude: -90.5673       In this case, the coordinates for the Burch 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.
    <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.
    <7>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.




 

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