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A visit to the Mount Zion 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Mt. Zion 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery

Lat:   30.8352°   (30° 50' 6")

Lon:   -91.6201°   (-91° 37' 12")

The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Pointe Coupee Parish is located in New Roads. New Roads lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Mt. Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pilgrim Rest Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Little Rock Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Rock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Rock Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • St. Stephens Episcopal Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Good Faith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Faith Cemetery
    • The Good Faith Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Good Faith Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the east of Williamsport.
  • Little Zion Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Zion Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Mt. Marias Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Marias Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Marias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Marias Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Bright Morning Star Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bright Morning Star Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bright Morning Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bright Morning Star Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Levee Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Levee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Levee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Levee Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Lower Latenache Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Latenache Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Latenache Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lower Latenache Church Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery
      • The St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northeast of Morganza.
      • The St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Ann Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1982886 <5>
    • St. Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
      • The St. Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northeast of Morganza.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2682392 <5>
    • Comely Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comely Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comely Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Comely Cemetery is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Morefield Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morefield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morefield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morefield Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Mt. Airy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Airy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Airy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Airy Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • St. John Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John Cemetery is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • St. Mary Missionary Baptisst Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Missionary Baptisst Church Cemetery
      • The St. Mary Missionary Baptisst Church Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • The St. Mary Missionary Baptisst Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • New St. Marys Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2524487 <5>
    • Sixth Ward Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Rogillio Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rogillio Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rogillio Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rogillio Cemetery is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Pt. Lookout Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pt. Lookout Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pt. Lookout Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pt. Lookout Cemetery is located in West Feliciana 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Batchelor
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Williamsport
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
    • Williamsport is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Innis
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Innis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Innis
    • Innis is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Innis <6>
  • Smithland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smithland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithland
    • Smithland is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Morganza
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Tunica
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunica
    • Tunica is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tunica <6>
  • Angola
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Lettsworth
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Elba
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
    • Elba is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Ravenswood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ravenswood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
    • Ravenswood is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Melville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Weyanoke
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weyanoke. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weyanoke
    • Weyanoke is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weyanoke <6>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Odenburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Odenburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odenburg
      • Odenburg is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • New Roads
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Saint Francisville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francisville
      • Saint Francisville is located in West Feliciana Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,589 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francisville <6>
    • Legonier
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Legonier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legonier
      • Legonier is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Dupont
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Converse ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Converse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Converse
      • Converse is located in West Feliciana Parish
    • Simmesport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simmesport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simmesport
      • Simmesport is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,032 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simmesport <6>
    • Half Moon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Moon
      • Half Moon is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Fordoche
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Ventress
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Patin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patin
      • Patin is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Wakefield
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Oscar
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jarreau
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jarreau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarreau
      • Jarreau is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jarreau <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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pointe Coupee Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mt. Zion 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 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 Mt. Zion 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #549457  (Mount Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #549457 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: Lacour
    • County: Pointe Coupee         Elev: 14
    • Location given for GNIS #549457 (Mount Zion 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 Pointe Coupee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8352, Longitude: -91.6201       In this case, the coordinates for the Mt. Zion 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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