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A visit to the Oak Grove 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 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)<1>

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

Lat:   32.1068°   (32° 6' 24")

Lon:   -91.7532°   (-91° 45' 11")

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

The parish seat for Franklin Parish is located in Winnsboro. Winnsboro lies just to the north northeast of the Oak Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Oak Grove Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Henry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Henry Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • New Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Chase Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chase Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chase Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chase Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Myrtle Memorial Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Myrtle Memorial Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • New Winnsboro Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Winnsboro Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Winnsboro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Winnsboro Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Wooldrige Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wooldrige Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wooldrige Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wooldrige Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Old Winnsboro Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Winnsboro Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Winnsboro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Winnsboro Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Boeuf Prairie Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boeuf Prairie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boeuf Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boeuf Prairie Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Turner Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Ft. Necessity Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Necessity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Necessity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ft. Necessity Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • True Light Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the True Light Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the True Light Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The True Light Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Lone Cedar Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Cedar Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Cedar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lone Cedar Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Ogden Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ogden Cemetery
      • The Ogden Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • Bonner Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bonner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bonner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bonner Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • Wayside Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wayside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wayside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wayside Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • Smith Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Franklin Parish
    • Block Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Block Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Block Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Block Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #67019 <5>
    • Buie Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buie Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Paul Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 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.

  • Chase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase
    • Chase is located in Franklin Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chase <6>
  • Jigger
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jigger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jigger
    • Jigger is located in Franklin Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jigger <6>
  • Winnsboro
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnsboro
    • Winnsboro is located in Franklin Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,462 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnsboro <6>
  • Fort Necessity
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Liddieville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liddieville
    • Liddieville is located in Franklin Parish
  • Gilbert
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Wisner
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wisner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisner
    • Wisner is located in Franklin Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wisner <6>
  • Baskin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baskin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baskin
    • Baskin is located in Franklin Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baskin <6>
  • New Light
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
    • New Light is located in Richland Parish
  • Elam
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elam
    • Elam is located in Franklin Parish
  • Swampers
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swampers
    • Swampers is located in Franklin Parish
  • Big Creek
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Creek
    • Big Creek is located in Franklin Parish
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Crowville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Fredericksburg ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredericksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredericksburg
      • Fredericksburg is located in Caldwell Parish
    • Baskinton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baskinton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baskinton
      • Baskinton is located in Franklin Parish
    • Mangham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Enterprise
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Catahoula Parish
    • Archibald
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Archibald have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archibald
      • Archibald is located in Richland Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Archibald <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 Oak Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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:

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 #544095  (Oak Grove Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #544095 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: Fort Necessity
    • County: Franklin         Elev: 21
    • Location given for GNIS #544095 (Oak Grove 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 Franklin, 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 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: 32.1068, Longitude: -91.7532       In this case, the coordinates for the Oak Grove 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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