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A visit to the Mathis 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 Mathis Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.9349°   (30° 56' 5")

Lon:   -92.9438°   (-92° 56' 37")

The Mathis Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Vernon Parish is located in Leesville. Leesville lies 23 miles [37 km]<3> to the northwest of the Mathis Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Mathis Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Martin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Semon Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Semon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Semon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Semon Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Wisby Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wisby Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wisby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wisby Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Grave Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grave Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grave Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grave Hill Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Pine Grove UMC Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove UMC Cemetery
    • The Pine Grove UMC Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • The Pine Grove UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
    • Talbert Cemetery
    • Talbert - Pierson Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2231717 <5>
  • Sugartown Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugartown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugartown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sugartown Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish
  • West Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Occupy #1 Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Occupy #1 Cemetery
    • The Occupy #1 Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • The Occupy #1 Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Occupy Church Number 1 Cemetery
    • Ten Mile Cemetery
    • Tenmile Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #191365 <5>
  • Smith Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Holly Springs Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holly Springs Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Drakes Fork Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drakes Fork Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drakes Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drakes Fork Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • New Campground Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Campground Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Campground Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Campground Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campground Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Marlow Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marlow Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marlow Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Cole Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cole Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Smyrna Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smyrna Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smyrna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smyrna Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Hampton Memorial Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hampton Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hampton Memorial Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Elizabeth Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elizabeth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elizabeth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elizabeth Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Doyle Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doyle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Doyle Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Hamilton Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Horton Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Horton Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • The Bethel Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bethel Cemetery
      • Humble Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2249215 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mathis Cemetery.

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

  • Pitkin
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Dido
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dido. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
    • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
  • Fullerton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fullerton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fullerton
    • Fullerton is located in Vernon Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fullerton <6>
  • Cravens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cravens
    • Cravens is located in Vernon Parish
  • Reids
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reids. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reids
    • Reids is located in Allen Parish
  • Sugartown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugartown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugartown
    • Sugartown is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugartown <6>
  • Cole Central
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cole Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cole Central
    • Cole Central is located in Vernon Parish
  • Elizabeth
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <6>
  • Grant
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
    • Grant is located in Allen Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <6>
  • Marionville ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
    • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
  • Tenmile
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tenmile. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenmile
    • Tenmile is located in Allen Parish
  • Mab
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
    • Mab is located in Allen Parish
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Cherry Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cherry Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Grove
      • Cherry Grove is located in Allen Parish
    • Mittie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mittie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mittie
      • Mittie is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mittie <6>
    • Leander
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leander. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leander
      • Leander is located in Vernon Parish
    • Lacamp
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lacamp. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacamp
      • Lacamp is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacamp <6>
    • Ikes
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ikes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ikes
      • Ikes is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Hicks
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
      • Hicks is located in Vernon Parish
    • Fort Polk
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Polk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Polk
      • Fort Polk is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Polk <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 Mathis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Vernon Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mathis Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Oakdale

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 Mathis 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 Mathis Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #555251  (Mathis Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #555251 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: Pitkin
    • County: Vernon         Elev: 49
    • Location given for GNIS #555251 (Mathis 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 Vernon, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mathis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9349, Longitude: -92.9438       In this case, the coordinates for the Mathis 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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