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A visit to the German 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 German Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.9980°   (30° 59' 52")

Lon:   -90.4737°   (-90° 28' 25")

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

The parish seat for Tangipahoa Parish is located in Amite City. Amite City lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the south of the German Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the German Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Cutrer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cutrer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cutrer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cutrer Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Dykes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dykes Cemetery
    • 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 Pike County (MS)
  • Ford Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ford Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Varnado Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varnado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Varnado Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Osyka Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osyka Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osyka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Osyka Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Wolverton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolverton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolverton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wolverton Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Tate Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tate Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tate Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Dickey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dickey Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Rayborn - Easley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rayborn - Easley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rayborn - Easley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rayborn - Easley Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Alton Roberts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alton Roberts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alton Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alton Roberts Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Roberts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Cutrer Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cutrer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cutrer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cutrer Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varnado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Varnado Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Rhodus Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodus Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhodus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rhodus Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Knapp Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knapp Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knapp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knapp Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Woodland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
      • 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
    • Sandifer Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandifer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandifer Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • McNabb Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McNabb Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McNabb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McNabb Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Strickland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
      • 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 Pike County (MS)
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varnado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Varnado Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Ann Tyler Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ann Tyler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ann Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ann Tyler Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)
    • St. Mary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mary Cemetery is located in Pike County (MS)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the German Cemetery.

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

  • Osyka
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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 <5>
  • Chatawa
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chatawa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatawa
    • Chatawa is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Kentwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <5>
  • Tangipahoa
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • 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 <5>
  • Sunny Hill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
    • Sunny Hill is located in Washington Parish
  • Mount Hermon
    (10 miles [16.1 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 <5>
  • Magnolia
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Gillsburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillsburg
    • Gillsburg is located in Amite County (MS)
  • Smithburg
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smithburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithburg
    • Smithburg is located in Pike County (MS)
  • Fluker
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • 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 <5>
  • Huron
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Huron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
    • Huron is located in Amite County (MS)
  • Wilmer
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilmer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
    • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Glading
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glading. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glading
      • Glading is located in Amite County (MS)
    • McElveen
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McElveen
      • McElveen is located in Amite County (MS)
    • Bacots
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bacots
      • Bacots is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Bear Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Town
      • Bear Town is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Greensburg
      (16 miles [25.7 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 <5>
    • Roseland
      (16 miles [25.7 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 <5>
    • Stoney Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
      • Stoney Point is located in Washington Parish
    • Holmesville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holmesville
      • Holmesville is located in Pike County (MS)
    • McComb
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McComb
      • McComb is located in Pike County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,813 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McComb <5>
    • Amite City
      (18 miles [29 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 <5>
    • Summit
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit
      • Summit is located in Pike County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Summit <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 German 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 German 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 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 German 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 German Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #535205  (German Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #535205 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: Spring Creek
    • County: Tangipahoa         Elev: 82
    • Location given for GNIS #535205 (German 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 '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 German Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9980, Longitude: -90.4737       In this case, the coordinates for the German 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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