A visit to the Lafitte 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 Lafitte Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   29.6910°   (29° 41' 27")

Lon:   -90.0973°   (-90° 5' 50")

The Lafitte Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Jefferson Parish is located in Gretna. Gretna lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the north of the Lafitte Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km] of the Lafitte Cemetery.<4>

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

• Coulon Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coulon Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coulon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Coulon Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
• Bailey Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
• Little Village Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Village Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Little Village Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
• St. Anthony Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anthony Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anthony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St. Anthony Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
• Fleming Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleming Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleming Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Fleming Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
• Dobard Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobard Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dobard Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Belair Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belair Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Belair Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Ironton Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ironton Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ironton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ironton Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Scarsdale Cemetery
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scarsdale Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scarsdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Scarsdale Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Deer Range Cemetery
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deer Range Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deer Range Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Deer Range Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Nero Cemetery
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nero Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nero Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Nero Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
• English Turn Cemetery
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the English Turn Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the English Turn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The English Turn Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
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  • Westlawn South Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westlawn South Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Evening Star Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evening Star Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Westlawn Memorial Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westlawn Memorial Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Hook and Ladder Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hook and Ladder Cemetery
    • The Hook and Ladder Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #734935 <5>
  • Valence Street Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Valence Street Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Valient Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Valient Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • St. Vincent Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Vincent Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Jewish Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jewish Cemetery is located in Orleans Parish
  • Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery
    • The Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Restlawn Park Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restlawn Park Cemetery
    • The Restlawn Park Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #640771 <5>
  • Pt. Celeste Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pt. Celeste Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pt. Celeste Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pt. Celeste Cemetery is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Lafayette Cemetery #1
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lafayette Cemetery #1 is located in Orleans Parish
  • Lafayette Cemetery #2
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lafayette Cemetery #2 is located in Orleans Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Lafitte Cemetery.

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

• Lafitte
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lafitte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafitte
  • Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lafitte <6>
• Barataria
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barataria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barataria
  • Barataria is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barataria <6>
• Jean Lafitte
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jean Lafitte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Lafitte
  • Jean Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,996 people
• Jesuit Bend
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesuit Bend
  • Jesuit Bend is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Crown Point
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Point
  • Crown Point is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crown Point <6>
• Monsecour
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monsecour. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monsecour
  • Monsecour is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Carlisle
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlisle
  • Carlisle is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlisle <6>
• Linwood
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
  • Linwood is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Cedar Grove
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedar Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
  • Cedar Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Myrtle Grove
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Myrtle Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
  • Myrtle Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Stella
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stella. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
  • Stella is located in Plaquemines Parish
• Estelle
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelle
  • Estelle is located in Jefferson Parish
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  • Woodmere
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodmere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodmere
    • Woodmere is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Scarsdale
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
    • Scarsdale is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Belle Chasse
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Chasse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
  • Timberlane
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlane
    • Timberlane is located in Jefferson Parish
  • Marrero
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrero have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
  • Harvey
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey
    • Harvey is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harvey <6>
  • Chaudiere Casse
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaudiere Casse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaudiere Casse
    • Chaudiere Casse is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Tabatiere Perdue
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tabatiere Perdue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabatiere Perdue
    • Tabatiere Perdue is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Westwego
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwego have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
  • Braithwaite
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braithwaite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
  • English Turn
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Turn
    • English Turn is located in Plaquemines Parish
  • Terrytown
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
  • Gretna
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
    • Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,615 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <6>
  • Camardelle
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camardelle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camardelle
    • Camardelle is located in Saint Charles Parish

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 Lafitte 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 Lafitte Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Belle Chasse
  • Belle Chasse lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Lafitte Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Belle Chasse.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Chasse
• Braithwaite
  • Braithwaite lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Lafitte Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Braithwaite.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braithwaite
• Gretna
  • Gretna lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the North (N) of the Lafitte Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gretna.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna

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 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 Lafitte Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Jefferson Parish:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby parishes:
  • Lafourche Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Orleans Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Plaquemines Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Bernard Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Charles Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Jefferson Parish
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Louisiana
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Louisiana
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Jefferson
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Lafitte Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Lafitte Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #558249  (Lafitte Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #558249 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: Lafitte
  • County: Jefferson         Elev: 1
  • Location given for GNIS #558249 (Lafitte Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

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