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A visit to the Meeker Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Meeker Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Meeker Cemetery:

31.0455, -92.4074

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Meeker Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Meeker Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Rapides Parish is located in Alexandria. Alexandria lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the north of the Meeker Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Meeker Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Meeker Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mathews Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Mathews Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mathews Cemetery
  • Wells Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Wells Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Cemetery
  • Spring Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill Cemetery
  • Linzay Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Linzay Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linzay Cemetery
  • Ballard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ballard Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballard Cemetery
  • Lecompte Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Lecompte Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte Cemetery
  • Paul Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Paul Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paul Cemetery
  • Pisgah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah Cemetery
  • Wilmer Memorial Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Carnal Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Carnal Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnal Cemetery
  • Martin Springs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Duplissey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Duplissey Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplissey Cemetery
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
    • St. John Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The St. John Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. John Cemetery
    • Hawkins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Hawkins Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkins Cemetery
    • Indian Creek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Moore Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Cemetery
    • Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • Stafford Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Stafford Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford Cemetery
    • Wise Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Wise Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wise Cemetery
    • Butters Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • The Butters Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butters Cemetery
    • Griffin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • The Griffin Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin Cemetery
    • Christians Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Christians Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christians Cemetery

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 Meeker Cemetery.

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

  • Loyd
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
  • Lecompte
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Forest Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Cheneyville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Woodworth
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Longleaf
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • McNary
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
  • Echo
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Whittington
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Whittington is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
  • Moreland
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
  • Glenmora
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Turkey Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Ruby
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Anandale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Anandale is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anandale
    • Eola
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
    • Bunkie
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Bunkie is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunkie
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie <5>
    • Egg Bend
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
    • Pawnee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
    • Bayou Chicot
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
    • Saint Landry
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Milburn
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
    • Hessmer
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Kolin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)

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 Meeker Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rapides Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Meeker 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 professional and volunteer 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 Meeker Cemetery: