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A visit to the Hook and Ladder Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Hook and Ladder Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Hook and Ladder Cemetery (FG ID #734935)

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 Hook and Ladder Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   29.9118°   (29° 54' 42")

Lon:   -90.0588°   (-90° 3' 31")

The Hook and Ladder Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Jefferson Parish is located in Gretna. Gretna lies just to the northeast of the Hook and Ladder Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Hook and Ladder Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lafayette Cemetery #1
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafayette Cemetery #1
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafayette Cemetery #1 have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lafayette Cemetery #1 is located in Orleans Parish
  • Evening Star Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evening Star Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evening Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evening Star Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Westlawn South Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westlawn South Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westlawn South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westlawn South Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Westlawn Memorial Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westlawn Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westlawn Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westlawn Memorial Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • McDonoghville Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonoghville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonoghville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McDonoghville Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Girod Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Girod Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Girod Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Girod Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Lafayette Cemetery #2
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafayette Cemetery #2
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafayette Cemetery #2 have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lafayette Cemetery #2 is located in Orleans Parish
  • Firemens Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Firemens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Firemens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Firemens Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Hughes Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hughes Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Oliver Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oliver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oliver Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • St. Louis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • St. Vincent Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Vincent Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Vincent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Vincent Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Valence Street Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valence Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valence Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Valence Street Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • Valient Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valient Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valient Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Valient Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • Jewish Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jewish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jewish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jewish Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • Mandeville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mandeville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mandeville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mandeville Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • St. Mary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mary Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • Carrollton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Chalmette National Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chalmette National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chalmette National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chalmette National Cemetery is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
    • St. Roch Cemetery Campo Santo
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Hook and Ladder Cemetery.

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

  • Gretna
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Harvey
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Terrytown
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrytown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrytown
    • Terrytown is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Terrytown <6>
  • Marrero
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrero have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrero
    • Marrero is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marrero <6>
  • Timberlane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlane have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlane
    • Timberlane is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Woodmere
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodmere have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodmere
    • Woodmere is located in Jefferson Parish
  • New Orleans
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Arabi
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Estelle
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Belle Chasse
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Chasse have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Chasse
    • Belle Chasse is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Chasse <6>
  • Westwego
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwego have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwego
    • Westwego is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,297 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westwego <6>
  • Scarsdale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
    • Scarsdale is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • English Turn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Meraux
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meraux have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meraux
      • Meraux is located in Saint Bernard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meraux <6>
    • Chalmette
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Versailles
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jefferson
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <6>
    • Bridge City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridge City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridge City
      • Bridge City is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridge City <6>
    • Milneburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Stella
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Braithwaite
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braithwaite have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braithwaite
      • Braithwaite is located in Plaquemines Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Braithwaite <6>
    • Metairie
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Cedar Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Linwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Plaquemines Parish
    • Story
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Story have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Story
      • Story is located in Saint Bernard Parish
    • Saxonholm
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Pine Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Village
      • Pine Village is located in Orleans Parish
    • Elmwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmwood <6>
    • Harahan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harahan have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harahan
      • Harahan is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,244 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harahan <6>
    • Avondale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avondale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avondale
      • Avondale is located in Jefferson Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avondale <6>

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 Hook and Ladder Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Hook and Ladder Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Hook and Ladder 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 Hook and Ladder Cemetery:

The official website for Jefferson Parish: www.jeffparish.net/

The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Jefferson, 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 Hook and Ladder Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.9118, Longitude: -90.0588    
<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 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.
<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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