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A visit to the Caney Creek 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 Caney Creek Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Caney Creek 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 Caney Creek Cemetery

Lat:   30.6863°   (30° 41' 10")

Lon:   -92.5865°   (-92° 35' 11")

The Caney Creek Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Evangeline Parish is located in Ville Platte. Ville Platte lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east of the Caney Creek Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Caney Creek Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Deshotel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deshotel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deshotel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deshotel Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Duplechien Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplechien Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplechien Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duplechien Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Pinseclair Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pinseclair Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pinseclair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pinseclair Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Delafosse Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delafosse Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delafosse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Delafosse Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Cezar Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cezar Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cezar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cezar Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Veillon Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Veillon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Veillon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Veillon Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Beaver Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beaver Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Cryer Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cryer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cryer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cryer Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • McGee Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McGee Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Ardoin Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ardoin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ardoin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ardoin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Oakdale Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Cemetery
    • The Oakdale Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Reed Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reed Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Durose Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Durose Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Durose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Durose Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Sonnier Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sonnier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sonnier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sonnier Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Cole Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cole Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Paron Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paron Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paron Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • St. Anns Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Anns Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Ortego Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ortego Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ortego Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ortego Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Ardoin Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ardoin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ardoin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ardoin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Pecan Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pecan Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pecan Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pecan Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Caney Creek Cemetery.

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

  • Bond
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bond. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bond
    • Bond is located in Allen Parish
  • Ward
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
    • Ward is located in Allen Parish
  • Canton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Canton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
    • Canton is located in Allen Parish
  • Oakdale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
    • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <6>
  • Reddell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reddell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reddell
    • Reddell is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reddell <6>
  • Duralde
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
    • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Mamou
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mamou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
    • Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,077 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mamou <6>
  • Oberlin
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Pine Prairie
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
    • Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <6>
  • Basile
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
    • Basile is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,791 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basile <6>
  • Unatex
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unatex. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unatex
    • Unatex is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Tyrone
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyrone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
    • Tyrone is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Elder
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elder
      • Elder is located in Allen Parish
    • Pawnee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
    • Elton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elton
      • Elton is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elton <6>
    • Mab
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
      • Mab is located in Allen Parish
    • Eunice
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eunice
      • Eunice is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,655 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eunice <6>
    • Bayou Chicot
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Turkey Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
      • Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <6>
    • Coverdale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coverdale
      • Coverdale is located in Allen Parish
    • Chataignier
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chataignier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chataignier
      • Chataignier is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chataignier <6>
    • Elizabeth
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
      • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <6>
    • Marionville ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
      • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
    • Lauderdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lauderdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lauderdale
      • Lauderdale is located in Allen Parish
    • Ville Platte
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)

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 Caney Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Evangeline Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Caney Creek Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Basile
  • Elton
    • Elton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Caney Creek Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Elton.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elton
  • Eunice
  • Mamou
    • Mamou lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Caney Creek Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Mamou.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
  • Oakdale
  • Ville Platte

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Caney Creek 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 Caney Creek Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #533750  (Caney Creek Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #533750 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: Bond
    • County: Evangeline         Elev: 26
    • Location given for GNIS #533750 (Caney Creek 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 Evangeline, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Caney Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.6863, Longitude: -92.5865       In this case, the coordinates for the Caney Creek 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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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