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A visit to the Oak Grove Cemetery ...


The location of the Oak Grove Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Oak Grove Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   31.2246°   (31° 13' 28")

Lon:   -92.1632°   (-92° 9' 47")

The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Avoyelles Parish is located in Marksville. Marksville lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Oak Grove Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start 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 Oak Grove Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Avoyelles 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 Oak Grove Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 16 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

    • Effie
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Moncla
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moncla
      • Moncla is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Vick
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vick
      • Vick is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Center Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center Point <4>
    • Ruby
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby
      • Ruby is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ruby <4>
    • North Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Point
      • North Point is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Egg Bend
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egg Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
      • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Deville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deville
      • Deville is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deville <4>
    • Echo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Marksville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marksville
      • Marksville is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marksville <4>
    • Kolin
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Whittington
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
      • Whittington is located in Rapides Parish
    • Continue List   (4 more) ...
      • Hessmer
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hessmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hessmer
        • Hessmer is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 749 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hessmer <4>
      • Mansura
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Libuse
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Libuse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Libuse
        • Libuse is located in Rapides Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Libuse <4>
      • Moreland
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
        • Moreland is located in Rapides 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 Oak Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Avoyelles Parish.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Oak Grove Cemetery.<5>

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

    • French Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the French Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The French Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the French Cemetery
    • Hays Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hays Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hays Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Pierce Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pierce Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce Cemetery
    • St. Catherine Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Catherine Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherine Cemetery
    • Guillory Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guillory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Guillory Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guillory Cemetery
    • Slocum Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slocum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slocum Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slocum Cemetery
    • Cole Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
    • Tyler Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tyler Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Wise Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wise Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wise Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Bordelon Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bordelon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bordelon Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bordelon Cemetery
      • Woodson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodson Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodson Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • 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 Rapides Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Ft. Derussy Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Derussy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ft. Derussy Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Derussy Cemetery
      • Old St. Paul Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old St. Paul Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. Paul Cemetery
      • Kalone Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kalone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kalone Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kalone Cemetery
      • Czech National Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Czech National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Czech National Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Czech National Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Old Island Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Island Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Island Cemetery
      • Wadill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wadill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wadill Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wadill Cemetery
      • Cushman Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cushman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cushman Cemetery is located in Avoyelles Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cushman Cemetery
      • Burlew Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burlew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burlew Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burlew Cemetery

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

    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 Oak Grove Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #545559  (Oak Grove Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #545559 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: Effie
      • County: Avoyelles         Elev: 28
      • Location given for GNIS #545559 (Oak Grove Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Louisiana: 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 Avoyelles, 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' 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 Oak Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.2246, Longitude: -92.1632       In this case, the coordinates for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.




 

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