A visit to the Saint Theresa of Avila Catholic 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. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic 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. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery

Lat:   30.2419°   (30° 14' 30")

Lon:   -90.9204°   (-90° 55' 13")

The St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Ascension Parish is located in Donaldsonville. Donaldsonville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south southwest of the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Cornerview Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornerview Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornerview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cornerview Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• St. Paul Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 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 Ascension Parish
• New St. John Baptist Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New St. John Baptist Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New St. John Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The New St. John Baptist Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Little Zion Baptist Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Zion Baptist Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Zion Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Little Zion Baptist Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Hope Haven Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Haven Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Hope Haven Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• St. Landry Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Landry Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Landry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St. Landry Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• St. Peter Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • 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 Ascension Parish
• Faithful Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faithful Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Faithful Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Faithful Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Ficklin Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ficklin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ficklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ficklin Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Doug Decoteau Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doug Decoteau Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doug Decoteau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Doug Decoteau Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Mt. Pelgrim Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pelgrim Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pelgrim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Mt. Pelgrim Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Richardson Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
• Continue List   (12 more) ...
  • Burnside Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burnside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burnside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burnside Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
  • Wall Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wall Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
  • Ealy Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ealy Cemetery
    • The Ealy Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1985685 <5>
  • Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemeteries
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemeteries
    • The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemeteries is located in Ascension Parish
    • The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemeteries has also been known as:
    • Mt. Zion Cemeteries
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68324 <5>
  • Myford Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myford Cemetery
    • The Myford Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68351 <5>
  • Hillman Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillman Cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
  • St. Phillip Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Phillip Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Phillip Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Phillip Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
  • Orange Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Orange Grove Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
  • Watson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Watson Cemetery is located in Livingston Parish
  • St. William Catholic Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. William Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. William Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. William Catholic Cemetery is located in Livingston Parish
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68959 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Gonzales
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gonzales
  • Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,245 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gonzales <6>
• Weber City
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weber City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber City
  • Weber City is located in Ascension Parish
• Duplessis
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplessis
  • Duplessis is located in Ascension Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duplessis <6>
• Cornerview
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornerview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerview
  • Cornerview is located in Ascension Parish
• Brittany
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittany
  • Brittany is located in Ascension Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brittany <6>
• Saint Amant
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Amant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Amant
  • Saint Amant is located in Ascension Parish
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Amant <6>
• Brignac
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brignac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brignac
  • Brignac is located in Ascension Parish
• Galvez
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galvez have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galvez
  • Galvez is located in Ascension Parish
• Dutch Town
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Town
  • Dutch Town is located in Ascension Parish
• Hobart
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hobart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobart
  • Hobart is located in Ascension Parish
• Little Prairie
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Prairie
  • Little Prairie is located in Ascension Parish
• Sorrento
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorrento
  • Sorrento is located in Ascension Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,719 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sorrento <6>
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  • Lake
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake
    • Lake is located in Ascension Parish
  • Prairieville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieville
    • Prairieville is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prairieville <6>
  • Geismar
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geismar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geismar
    • Geismar is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geismar <6>
  • Burnside
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
    • Burnside is located in Ascension Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnside <6>
  • Oak Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Grove is located in Ascension Parish
  • Southwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southwood
    • Southwood is located in Ascension Parish
  • Cofield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cofield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
    • Cofield is located in Ascension Parish
  • Hope Villa
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Villa
    • Hope Villa is located in Ascension Parish
  • Summerfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
    • Summerfield is located in Ascension Parish
  • Claybank
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claybank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claybank
    • Claybank is located in Ascension Parish
  • Galvez Town
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galvez Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galvez Town
    • Galvez Town is located in Ascension Parish
  • Bullion
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullion
    • Bullion is located in Ascension Parish
  • French Settlement
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Settlement
    • French Settlement is located in Livingston Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,227 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for French Settlement <6>
  • Port Vincent
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Vincent
    • Port Vincent is located in Livingston Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people

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. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Ascension Parish.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Port Vincent
  • Port Vincent lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Port Vincent.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Vincent

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 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. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Louisiana:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Ascension Parish:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby parishes:
  • Assumption Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Iberville Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lafourche Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Livingston Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Helena Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint James Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Tangipahoa Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • West Baton Rouge Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Ascension Parish
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Louisiana
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Louisiana
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic 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 St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #542622  (Saint Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #542622 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: Gonzales
  • County: Ascension         Elev: 3
  • Location given for GNIS #542622 (Saint Theresa of Avila Catholic Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Ascension Parish: www.ascensionparish.net/

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