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A visit to the Chaney 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 Chaney Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.8569°   (30° 51' 24")

Lon:   -92.3496°   (-92° 20' 58")

The Chaney Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Evangeline Parish is located in Ville Platte. Ville Platte lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Chaney Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Chaney Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Johnson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Vanburg Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanburg Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vanburg Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Keller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Keller Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Clark Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clark Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Fergerson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fergerson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fergerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fergerson Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Murdock Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murdock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murdock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Murdock Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Dehany Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dehany Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dehany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dehany Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • McCormack Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormack Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCormack Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Griffin Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griffin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontenot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontenot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fontenot Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Duplissey Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplissey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplissey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duplissey Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Ardoin Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Lauther Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lauther Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lauther Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lauther Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Fogleman Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fogleman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fogleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fogleman Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Platin Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Platin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Platin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Platin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontenot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontenot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fontenot 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 Chaney Cemetery.

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

  • Bayou Chicot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
    • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Turkey Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • 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 <5>
  • Saint Landry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Landry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Landry
    • Saint Landry is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Landry <5>
  • Pine Prairie
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <5>
  • Gold Dust
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gold Dust. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Dust
    • Gold Dust is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Milburn
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
    • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Eola
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
    • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Bunkie
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunkie
    • Bunkie is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie <5>
  • Cheneyville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheneyville
    • Cheneyville is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheneyville <5>
  • Ville Platte
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Reddell
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • 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 <5>
  • Loyd
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loyd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
    • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Mamou
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 <5>
    • Boretta
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
      • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Evergreen
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <5>
    • Longleaf
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
      • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <5>
    • Glenmora
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
      • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <5>
    • Lecompte
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
      • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <5>
    • Morrow
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrow
      • Morrow is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrow <5>
    • Forest Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <5>
    • McNary
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
      • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Pawnee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • 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.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
    • Enterprise
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Echo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Oakdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • 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 <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 Chaney 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 Chaney Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Chaney 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 Chaney Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #533872  (Chaney Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #533872 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: Saint Landry
    • County: Evangeline         Elev: 42
    • Location given for GNIS #533872 (Chaney 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 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 Chaney Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8569, Longitude: -92.3496       In this case, the coordinates for the Chaney 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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