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Google driving directions from your current location to the Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).


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 Sacred Heart Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.8017°   (30° 48' 6")

Lon:   -92.6766°   (-92° 40' 35")

The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Allen Parish<1>.

The parish seat for Allen Parish is located in Oberlin. Oberlin lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Sacred Heart Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Sacred Heart Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Cryer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cryer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cryer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cryer Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • McGee Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McGee Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Pecan Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pecan Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pecan Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pecan Grove Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Reed Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reed Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Deshotel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deshotel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deshotel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deshotel Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Beaver Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beaver Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Osburn Willis Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Elizabeth Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elizabeth Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elizabeth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elizabeth Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Hampton Memorial Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hampton Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hampton Memorial Cemetery is located in Allen Parish
  • Caney Creek Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caney Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caney Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Caney Creek Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Delafosse Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delafosse Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delafosse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Delafosse Cemetery is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...

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]<2> of the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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

  • Oakdale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
    • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <6>
  • Ward
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
    • Ward is located in Allen Parish

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Ward

      From the Sacred Heart Cemetery to Ward

  • Pawnee
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Mab
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
    • Mab is located in Allen Parish
  • Bond
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bond. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bond
    • Bond is located in Allen Parish

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Bond

      From the Sacred Heart Cemetery to Bond

  • Elizabeth
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <6>
  • Canton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Marionville ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
    • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
  • Tenmile
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
  • Oberlin
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
  • Glenmora
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
    • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <6>
  • Reids
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reids. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reids
    • Reids is located in Allen Parish

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Reids

      From the Sacred Heart Cemetery to Reids

  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • McNary
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
      • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Dido
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dido. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
      • Dido is located in Vernon Parish

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Dido

        From the Sacred Heart Cemetery to Dido

    • Cherry Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Mittie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mittie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mittie
      • Mittie is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mittie <6>
    • Pine Prairie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
      • Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <6>
    • Longleaf
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
      • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <6>
    • Turkey Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
      • Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <6>
    • Grant
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
      • Grant is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <6>
    • Elder
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elder have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elder
      • Elder is located in Allen Parish
    • Reddell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reddell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reddell
      • Reddell is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reddell <6>
    • Pitkin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)

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 Sacred Heart Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Allen Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Glenmora
  • Mamou
    • Mamou lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the Southeast (SE) of the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Mamou.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
  • Oakdale

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 professional and volunteer 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 Sacred Heart Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Pages specific to Allen 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 Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #538776  (Sacred Heart Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #538776 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: Oakdale
      • County: Allen         Elev: 33
      • Location given for GNIS #538776 (Sacred Heart Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Allen, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Sacred Heart Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8017, Longitude: -92.6766    
    <3>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.
    <4>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.
    <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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