RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Louisiana >> Tensas Parish >> St. Matthew CemeteryIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Louisiana

The Commemorative Quarter for Louisiana





A visit to the Saint Matthew 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 St. Matthew Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.0277°   (32° 1' 39")

Lon:   -91.2007°   (-91° 12' 2")

The St. Matthew Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Tensas Parish is located in Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph lies just to the south southwest of the St. Matthew Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. Matthew Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Newellton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newellton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newellton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Newellton Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Routhwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Routhwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Routhwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Routhwood Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • St. Antioch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Antioch Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Canton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canton Cemetery
    • The Canton Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Lakewood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakewood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lakewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lakewood Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Elk Ridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elk Ridge Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Wyoming Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wyoming Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wyoming Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wyoming Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Tensas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tensas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tensas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tensas Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Newell Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Newell Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • St. Joseph Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Lemy Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lemy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lemy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lemy Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
  • Daniell Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Daniell Cemetery is located in Claiborne County (MS)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Burn Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burn Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Bland Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bland Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Gold Bell Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gold Bell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gold Bell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gold Bell Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Mound Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mound Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mound Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mound Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Cochrandale Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cochrandale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cochrandale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cochrandale Cemetery is located in Claiborne County (MS)
    • Grand Gulf Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grand Gulf Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grand Gulf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grand Gulf Cemetery is located in Claiborne County (MS)
    • Somerset Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Somerset Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Somerset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Somerset Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Thistle Ridge Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thistle Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thistle Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thistle Ridge Cemetery is located in Tensas Parish
    • Brierfield Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brierfield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brierfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brierfield Cemetery is located in Warren County (MS)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the St. Matthew Cemetery.

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

  • Newellton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newellton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newellton
    • Newellton is located in Tensas Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 927 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newellton <5>
  • Yucatan Landing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yucatan Landing
    • Yucatan Landing is located in Tensas Parish
  • Saint Joseph
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Grand Gulf
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grand Gulf. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Gulf
    • Grand Gulf is located in Claiborne County (MS)
  • Westside
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Westside. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westside
    • Westside is located in Claiborne County (MS)
  • Rodney
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
    • Rodney is located in Jefferson County (MS)
  • Port Gibson
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
  • Newlight
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newlight. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newlight
    • Newlight is located in Tensas Parish
  • Willows
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willows
    • Willows is located in Claiborne County (MS)
  • Waterproof
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <5>
  • Red Lick
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Lick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Lick
    • Red Lick is located in Jefferson County (MS)
  • Highland
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
    • Highland is located in Tensas Parish
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Coleman
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coleman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
      • Coleman is located in Madison Parish
    • Rocky Springs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Springs
      • Rocky Springs is located in Claiborne County (MS)
    • Fayette
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fayette have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fayette
      • Fayette is located in Jefferson County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,432 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fayette <5>
    • Harriston
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Saint Elmo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint Elmo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Elmo
      • Saint Elmo is located in Claiborne County (MS)
    • Mound
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound
      • Mound is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Carlisle
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carlisle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlisle
      • Carlisle is located in Claiborne County (MS)
    • Thomastown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomastown
      • Thomastown is located in Madison Parish
    • Barnes
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barnes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnes
      • Barnes is located in Madison Parish
    • Richmond
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richmond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
      • Richmond is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 530 people
    • Swampers
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swampers
      • Swampers is located in Franklin Parish
    • Stout
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stout. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stout
      • Stout is located in Warren County (MS)
    • Delta
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Delta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
      • Delta is located in Madison Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 246 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delta <5>
    • Tallulah
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Gilbert
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Wisner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 <5>

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. Matthew Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tensas Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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. Matthew 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. Matthew Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #549365  (Saint Matthew Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #549365 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: Newellton
    • County: Tensas         Elev: 24
    • Location given for GNIS #549365 (Saint Matthew 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 Tensas, 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 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 St. Matthew Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.0277, Longitude: -91.2007       In this case, the coordinates for the St. Matthew 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.




 

Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 28 Apr 2025