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A visit to the Chataignier 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 Chataignier Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.5163°   (30° 30' 58")

Lon:   -92.3321°   (-92° 19' 55")

The Chataignier Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Saint Landry Parish is located in Opelousas. Opelousas lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the east of the Chataignier Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Chataignier Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Fruge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fruge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fruge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fruge Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Chataignier Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chataignier Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chataignier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chataignier Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Calvary Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Eunice.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68279 <5>
  • Odon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Odon Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Courtville Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Guillory Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guillory Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guillory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Guillory Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Manuel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Manuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Manuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Manuel Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Guillory Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guillory Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guillory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Guillory Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Carron Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Francois Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Francois Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Francois Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Francois Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Leon Manuel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leon Manuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leon Manuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Leon Manuel Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Saint Landry Parish
    • Savoy Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Savoy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Savoy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Savoy Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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 Saint Landry Parish
    • Verret Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Verret Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Verret Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Verret Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Miller Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Reed Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Evangeline Parish
    • St. Louis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Louis Cemetery
      • The St. Louis Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Louis Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Eunice.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1162440 <5>
    • St. Edwards Catholic Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Green Oak Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Oak Cemetery is located in Evangeline 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 Chataignier Cemetery.

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

  • Chataignier
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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>
  • Eunice
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • 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>
  • Lawtell
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawtell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawtell
    • Lawtell is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawtell <6>
  • Mamou
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • 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>
  • Church Point
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Point
    • Church Point is located in Acadia Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,367 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Point <6>
  • Lewisburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisburg
    • Lewisburg is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Tyrone
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Duralde
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
    • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Unatex
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • 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.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unatex
    • Unatex is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Branch
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
    • Branch is located in Acadia Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branch <6>
  • Reddell
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • 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>
  • Ville Platte
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Higginbotham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Higginbotham
      • Higginbotham is located in Acadia Parish
    • Opelousas
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Ellis
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis
      • Ellis is located in Acadia Parish
    • Iota
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iota
      • Iota is located in Acadia Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,428 people
    • Castille
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castille. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castille
      • Castille is located in Acadia Parish
    • Basile
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Cankton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cankton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cankton
      • Cankton is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 504 people
    • Sunset
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
      • Sunset is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,962 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunset <6>
    • Washington
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)

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 Chataignier Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Saint Landry Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Chataignier 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 either 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 Chataignier 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 Chataignier Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1628696  (Chataignier Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1628696 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: Chataignier
    • County: St. Landry         Elev: 16
    • Location given for GNIS #1628696 (Chataignier 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 Saint Landry, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Chataignier Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.5163, Longitude: -92.3321       In this case, the coordinates for the Chataignier 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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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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