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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Mowata Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Mowata Cemetery (FG ID #68342)

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 Mowata Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.3939°   (30° 23' 38")

Lon:   -92.3987°   (-92° 23' 55")

The Mowata Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Acadia Parish is located in Crowley. Crowley lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south of the Mowata Cemetery .

Name Variations for Mowata Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Mowata Cemetery has also been known as:

  • St. Lawrence Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Mowata Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mowata Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mowata Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mowata Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mowata Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
  • Frey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Frey Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
  • Riche Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riche Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riche Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riche Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
  • St. Edwards Catholic Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Savoy Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Savoy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Savoy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Savoy Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • St. Louis Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Courtville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Odon Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Odon Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Carron Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • St. Paul Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • St. Joseph Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Kie Herbert Memorial Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Murphy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Branch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Branch Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Fruge Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fruge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fruge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fruge Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Miller Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Francois Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Francois Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Francois Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Francois Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontenot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontenot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fontenot Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • German Lutheran Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The German Lutheran Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Hawks Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hawks Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Hookman Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hookman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hookman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hookman Cemetery is located in Acadia Parish
    • Chataignier Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chataignier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chataignier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chataignier Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Guillory Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guillory Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guillory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Guillory Cemetery is located in Saint Landry Parish

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 Mowata Cemetery.

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

  • Ellis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Iota
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Eunice
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Branch
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
    • Branch is located in Acadia Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branch <6>
  • Tyrone
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyrone have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
    • Tyrone is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Church Point
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Point
    • Church Point is located in Acadia Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,367 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Point <6>
  • Unatex
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unatex. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unatex
    • Unatex is located in Evangeline Parish

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Unatex

      From the Mowata Cemetery to Unatex

  • Egan
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Crowley
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Castille
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castille. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castille
    • Castille is located in Acadia Parish

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Castille

      From the Mowata Cemetery to Castille

  • Higginbotham
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Duralde
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Evangeline
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evangeline have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evangeline
      • Evangeline is located in Acadia Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evangeline <6>
    • Rayne
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Chataignier
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chataignier have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chataignier
      • Chataignier is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chataignier <6>
    • Basile
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basile have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
      • Basile is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,791 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basile <6>
    • Lewisburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisburg
      • Lewisburg is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Estherwood
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estherwood
      • Estherwood is located in Acadia Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,081 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Estherwood <6>
    • Lawtell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawtell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawtell
      • Lawtell is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawtell <6>
    • Ebenezer
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Duson
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Mamou
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mamou have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
      • Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,077 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mamou <6>
    • Cankton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cankton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cankton
      • Cankton is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 504 people

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 Mowata Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Acadia Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Basile
    • Basile lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Mowata Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Basile.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
  • Crowley
  • Elton
    • Elton lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Mowata Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Elton.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elton
  • Eunice
  • Mamou

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Mowata Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Acadia Parish:
  • Genealogy information for nearby parishes:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Mowata 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 Mowata Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #541896  (Mowata Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #541896 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: Eunice South
      • County: Acadia         Elev: 14
      • Location given for GNIS #541896 (Mowata Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #68342

    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 Acadia, 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 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 Mowata Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.3939, Longitude: -92.3987    
    <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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