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A visit to the Head of the Hollow 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 Head of the Hollow Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Head of the Hollow 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 Head of the Hollow Cemetery

Lat:   29.7636°   (29° 45' 48")

Lon:   -93.6902°   (-93° 41' 24")

The Head of the Hollow Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Cameron Parish is located in Cameron. Cameron lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the east of the Head of the Hollow Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 25 miles [40.2 km] of the Head of the Hollow Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Peveto Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peveto Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peveto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Peveto Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
  • Pevoto Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pevoto Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pevoto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pevoto Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
  • Smith Ridge Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Ridge Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
  • Pace Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pace Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (TX)
  • McGaffey Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGaffey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGaffey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McGaffey Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (TX)
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (TX)
  • Johnson Memorial Park
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Memorial Park
    • The Johnson Memorial Park is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnson Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located in Groves (TX).
    • The Johnson Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Johnson Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1987385 <5>
  • Greenlawn Memorial Park
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Memorial Park
    • The Greenlawn Memorial Park is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Greenlawn Memorial Park is a very large cemetery that is located in Groves (TX).
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1801502 <5>
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is located in Orange County (TX)
  • Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillcrest Memorial Gardens is located in Orange County (TX)
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
  • Granger Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Granger Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Granger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Granger Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Wakefield Memorial Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wakefield Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wakefield Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wakefield Memorial Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
    • Hollywood Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollywood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollywood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollywood Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Winfree Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winfree Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winfree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winfree Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Kelly - Rogers Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly - Rogers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly - Rogers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kelly - Rogers Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
    • Our Lady Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Lady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Our Lady Cemetery is located in Cameron Parish
    • Hebrew Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebrew Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Jett Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jett Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Dorman Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dorman Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is located in Jefferson County (TX)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 17 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Head of the Hollow Cemetery.

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

  • Sabine Pass
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
  • Port Arthur
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Groves
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groves
    • Groves is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,268 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Groves <6>
  • Bridge City
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridge City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridge City
    • Bridge City is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,810 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridge City <6>
  • Port Neches
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Neches have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Neches
    • Port Neches is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,596 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Neches <6>
  • West Orange
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Orange have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Orange
    • West Orange is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,168 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Orange <6>
  • Cameron
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
  • Port Acres
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Orange
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange
    • Orange is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,832 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orange <6>
  • Orangefield
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangefield
    • Orangefield is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orangefield <6>
  • Nederland
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nederland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nederland
    • Nederland is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,184 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nederland <6>
  • Pinehurst
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinehurst
    • Pinehurst is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Central Gardens
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Gardens
      • Central Gardens is located in Jefferson County (TX)
    • Hackberry
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hackberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackberry
      • Hackberry is located in Cameron Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hackberry <6>
    • Terry
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Terry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry
      • Terry is located in Orange County (TX)
    • Taylor Landing
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Landing
      • Taylor Landing is located in Jefferson County (TX)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
    • La Belle
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Belle
      • La Belle is located in Jefferson County (TX)

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 Head of the Hollow Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cameron Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Head of the Hollow Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Head of the Hollow 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 Head of the Hollow Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #550941  (Head of the Hollow Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #550941 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: Johnson Bayou
    • County: Cameron         Elev: 2
    • Location given for GNIS #550941 (Head of the Hollow 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 Cameron, 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' (or point-to-point) 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 Head of the Hollow Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.7636, Longitude: -93.6902       In this case, the coordinates for the Head of the Hollow 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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