A visit to the Schorn Brook 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery ...
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Schorn Brook 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery
Lat: 31.3366° (31° 20' 11")
Lon: -92.8907° (-92° 53' 26")
The Schorn Brook Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish<2>.
The parish seat for Rapides Parish is located in Alexandria. Alexandria lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> to the east of the Schorn Brook 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Schorn Brook Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Blackwell Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackwell Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Blackwell Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Noel Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Noel Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Flatwoods Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flatwoods Cemetery
- The Flatwoods Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Flatwoods Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the west of Flatwoods.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1960128 <5>
- Comrade Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comrade Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comrade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Comrade Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Hill Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Gorum Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gorum Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gorum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Gorum Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Campbell Creek Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Creek Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Campbell Creek Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Watkin Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkin Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Watkin Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Ballview Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ballview Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ballview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ballview Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Welcome Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welcome Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welcome Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Welcome Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Pine Island Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Island Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Pine Island Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Pisgah Church Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Church Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Pisgah Church Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
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- Ball Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ball Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Knight Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knight Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Knight Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Botton Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Botton Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Botton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Botton Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Scott Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Scott Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Laurel Hill Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Laurel Hill Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
- Hardshell Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardshell Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardshell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hardshell Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- James Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The James Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
- Bay Spring Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Spring Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bay Spring Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
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 Schorn Brook Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Schorn Brook Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Flatwoods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Mora
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
- Mora is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <6>
- Gorum
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorum
- Gorum is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gorum <6>
- Simpson
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
- Simpson is located in Vernon Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <6>
- Sieper
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- 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 <6>
- Hemphill
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- 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.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
- Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
- Hot Wells
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Wells
- Hot Wells is located in Rapides Parish
- Rock
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock
- Rock is located in Rapides Parish
- Lena
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Hicks
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
- Hicks is located in Vernon Parish
- Lacamp
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- 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.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacamp
- Lacamp is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacamp <6>
- Otis
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- 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 <6>
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Gardner
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- 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 <6>
- Zimmerman
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Zimmerman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zimmerman
- Zimmerman is located in Rapides Parish
- Leander
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- 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.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leander
- Leander is located in Vernon Parish
- Boyce
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyce
- Boyce is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyce <6>
- Derry
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Derry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derry
- Derry is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Fairmount
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairmount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
- Fairmount is located in Grant Parish
- Marco
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marco
- Marco is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Cloutierville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
- Alco
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alco
- Alco is located in Vernon Parish
- Walnut Hill
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walnut Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
- Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish
- Hineston
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
- 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 <6>
- Slagle
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slagle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slagle
- Slagle is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slagle <6>
- Colfax
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
- Kurthwood
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kurthwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kurthwood
- Kurthwood is located in Vernon Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kurthwood <6>
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 Schorn Brook Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rapides Parish.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Schorn Brook Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
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 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Louisiana:
- Pages specific to Rapides 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 Schorn Brook 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #547980 (Schorn Brook Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #547980 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: Temple
- County: Rapides Elev: 76
- Location given for GNIS #547980 (Schorn Brook Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Schorn Brook Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.3366, Longitude: -92.8907 In this case, the coordinates for the Schorn Brook 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> | 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. |