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A visit to the Peniston Cemetery ...


The location of the Peniston 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 Peniston Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   31.8513°   (31° 51' 4")

Lon:   -91.7135°   (-91° 42' 48")

The Peniston Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Catahoula Parish is located in Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg lies just to the southwest of the Peniston 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 helpful 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 Peniston Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Catahoula 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 Peniston 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Peniston Cemetery.

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

    • Sicily Island
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sicily Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sicily Island
      • Sicily Island is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
    • Harrisonburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Elam
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elam
      • Elam is located in Franklin Parish
    • Dunbarton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbarton
      • Dunbarton is located in Concordia Parish
    • Wildwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
      • Wildwood is located in Catahoula Parish
    • Wisner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • 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 <4>
    • Enterprise
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Catahoula Parish
    • Jigger
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 <4>
    • Clayton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Concordia Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 623 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <4>
    • Highland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
      • Highland is located in Tensas Parish
    • Fort Necessity
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Gilbert
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Franklin Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <4>
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Wildsville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildsville
        • Wildsville is located in Concordia Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wildsville <4>
      • Athlone
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athlone
        • Athlone is located in Concordia Parish
      • West Ferriday
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Ferriday have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Ferriday
        • West Ferriday is located in Concordia Parish
      • Chase
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • 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 <4>
      • Rosefield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosefield
        • Rosefield is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Aimwell
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aimwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aimwell
        • Aimwell is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aimwell <4>
      • Jonesville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
        • Jonesville is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,950 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesville <4>
      • Ferriday
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferriday have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferriday
        • Ferriday is located in Concordia Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,188 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferriday <4>
      • Sycamore
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore
        • Sycamore is located in Concordia Parish
      • Waterproof
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterproof have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterproof
        • Waterproof is located in Tensas Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterproof <4>

    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 Peniston Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Catahoula Parish.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Peniston Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mason Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mason Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mason Cemetery
    • Hope Will Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Will Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Will Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Will Cemetery
    • Highland Park Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Highland Park Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Park Cemetery
    • New Salem Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Salem Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Salem Cemetery
    • Pilgrim Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilgrim Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Cemetery
    • Humble Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Humble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Humble Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Humble Cemetery
    • King Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The King Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Boothe Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boothe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boothe Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boothe Cemetery
    • New Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
    • Carrway Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carrway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carrway Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carrway Cemetery
    • New Light Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Light Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Light Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Light Cemetery
    • Central Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Central Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Central Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Central Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Harrisonburg Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrisonburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harrisonburg Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrisonburg Cemetery
      • Greenville Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenville Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenville Cemetery
      • New Zion Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • 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 Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
      • Rogers Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rogers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rogers Cemetery is located in Concordia Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rogers Cemetery
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Hope Estate Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Estate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hope Estate Cemetery is located in Franklin Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Estate Cemetery
      • Pritchard Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritchard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pritchard Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchard Cemetery
      • Cypress Grove Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cypress Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cypress Grove Cemetery is located in Catahoula Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cypress Grove Cemetery
      • Loam Land Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loam Land Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Loam Land Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loam Land Cemetery
      • Elder Shade Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elder Shade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elder Shade Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elder Shade 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 Peniston Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #541621  (Peniston Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #541621 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: Sicily Island
      • County: Catahoula         Elev: 45
      • Location given for GNIS #541621 (Peniston 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 Catahoula, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Peniston Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.8513, Longitude: -91.7135       In this case, the coordinates for the Peniston 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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