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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 St. Mark Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. Mark 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 St. Mark Cemetery

Lat:   31.1163°   (31° 6' 58")

Lon:   -92.6329°   (-92° 37' 58")

The St. Mark Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Rapides Parish is located in Alexandria. Alexandria lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the northeast of the St. Mark Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the St. Mark Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Swann Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swann Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swann Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Barnidge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnidge Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Barnidge Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Barnidge Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2266842 <6>
  • St. Peter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Peter Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Rougeau Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rougeau Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rougeau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rougeau Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Campground Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campground Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Elisha Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Lone Star Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Star Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lone Star Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Stanley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Indian Creek Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Burrough Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burrough Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burrough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burrough Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Marler Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marler Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Melder Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Melder Cemetery
    • The Melder Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Woodworth Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Sunrise Memorial Gardens
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunrise Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunrise Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunrise Memorial Gardens is located in Rapides Parish
    • Alexander Memorial Gardens
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alexander Memorial Gardens is located in Rapides Parish
    • Union Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Butters Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butters Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Moore Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Martin Springs Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Springs Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. Mark Cemetery.

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

  • Elmer
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmer
    • Elmer is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmer <7>
  • Forest Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
    • Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <7>
  • Hineston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hineston
    • Hineston is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hineston <7>
  • Longleaf
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <7>
  • Woodworth
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Otis
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otis
    • Otis is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otis <7>
  • McNary
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Glenmora
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <7>
  • Gardner
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner
    • Gardner is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gardner <7>
  • Hemphill
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hemphill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
    • Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
  • Sieper
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sieper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sieper
    • Sieper is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sieper <7>
  • Leander
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leander. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leander
    • Leander is located in Vernon Parish
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Lecompte
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
      • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <7>
    • Moreland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
    • Anandale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anandale
      • Anandale is located in Rapides Parish
    • Weil
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weil. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weil
      • Weil is located in Rapides Parish
    • Pawnee
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
    • Hot Wells
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Wells
      • Hot Wells is located in Rapides Parish
    • Loyd
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loyd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
      • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
    • Alexandria Junction
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexandria Junction
      • Alexandria Junction is located in Rapides Parish
    • Alexandria
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Lacamp
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lacamp. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacamp
      • Lacamp is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacamp <7>

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 St. Mark Cemetery. The following communities are located in Rapides Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 St. Mark 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 St. Mark Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #547931  (Saint Mark Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #547931 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: Melder
    • County: Rapides         Elev: 57
    • Location given for GNIS #547931 (Saint Mark Cemetery)

The official website for Rapides Parish: www.rppj.com/

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 Rapides, 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 St. Mark Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.1163, Longitude: -92.6329       In this case, the coordinates for the St. Mark 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>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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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