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A visit to the Fontenot Cemetery ...


The location of the Fontenot 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 Fontenot Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.7649°   (30° 45' 53")

Lon:   -92.4049°   (-92° 24' 17")

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

The parish seat for Evangeline Parish is located in Ville Platte. Ville Platte lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Fontenot Cemetery .

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 Fontenot Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Evangeline 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 Fontenot 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 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Fontenot Cemetery.

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

    • Pine Prairie
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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 <4>
    • Bayou Chicot
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Reddell
      (6 miles [9.7 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 <4>
    • Turkey Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 <4>
    • Mamou
      (9 miles [14.5 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 <4>
    • Ville Platte
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Saint Landry
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Gold Dust
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Dust have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Dust
      • Gold Dust is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Milburn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Chataignier
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • 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 <4>
    • Eola
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Pawnee
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pawnee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Oakdale
        (15 miles [24.1 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 <4>
      • Duralde
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
        • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Boretta
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
        • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Glenmora
        (17 miles [27.4 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 <4>
      • Eunice
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • 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 <4>
      • Longleaf
        (18 miles [29 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 <4>
      • Bunkie
        (18 miles [29 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 <4>
      • Cheneyville
        (18 miles [29 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 <4>
      • McNary
        (18 miles [29 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
      • Morrow
        (19 miles [30.6 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 <4>
      • Loyd
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loyd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
        • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
      • Forest Hill
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • 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 <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 Fontenot 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 Fontenot 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Fontenot Cemetery.<5>

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

    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Ardoin Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ardoin Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Dehany Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dehany Cemetery
    • Ortego Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ortego Cemetery
    • Platin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Platin Cemetery
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Murdock Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murdock Cemetery
    • Clark Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Delafosse Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delafosse Cemetery
    • Fergerson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fergerson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Vanburg Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanburg Cemetery
      • Pinseclair Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pinseclair Cemetery
      • Te Mamou Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Te Mamou Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Te Mamou Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Te Mamou Cemetery
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Keller Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keller Cemetery
      • Chaney Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chaney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chaney Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chaney Cemetery
      • Beaver Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Cemetery
      • St. Anns Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
      • Gate of Heaven Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)

    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 Fontenot Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #535023  (Fontenot Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #535023 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: Pine Prairie
      • County: Evangeline         Elev: 35
      • Location given for GNIS #535023 (Fontenot Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Louisiana: 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 '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 Fontenot Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7649, Longitude: -92.4049       In this case, the coordinates for the Fontenot 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>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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