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A visit to the Shell Mound 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 Shell Mound Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Shell Mound 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 Shell Mound Cemetery

Lat:   29.8547°   (29° 51' 16")

Lon:   -90.4529°   (-90° 27' 10")

The Shell Mound Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Saint Charles Parish is located in Hahnville. Hahnville lies just to the north northeast of the Shell Mound Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> of the Shell Mound Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Bayou Gauche Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bayou Gauche Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bayou Gauche Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bayou Gauche Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Young Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Young Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • St. Charles Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Charles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Charles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Charles Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • St. Charles Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Charles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Charles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Charles Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Holy Rosary Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Rosary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Rosary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Rosary Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Green Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Green Hill Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Montz Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montz Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Montz Cemetery is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Jefferson Memorial Gardens
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jefferson Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jefferson Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jefferson Memorial Gardens is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Hadley Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hadley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hadley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hadley Cemetery is located in Lafourche Parish
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Lafourche Parish
    • St. John the Baptist Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John the Baptist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John the Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John the Baptist Cemetery is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • Third Zion Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Third Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Third Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Third Zion Cemetery is located in Lafourche Parish
    • New Fountain Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Fountain Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Fountain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Fountain Cemetery is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Holy Savior Church Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Savior Church Cemetery
      • The Holy Savior Church Cemetery is located in Lafourche Parish
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Savior Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Lockport.
      • The Holy Savior Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery
      • Holy Savior Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1286890 <5>
    • Restlawn Park Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Waggaman Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waggaman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waggaman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Waggaman Cemetery is located in Jefferson Parish
    • Providence Memorial Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Memorial Park
      • The Providence Memorial Park is located in Jefferson Parish
      • The Providence Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Providence Memorial Park Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68656 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shell Mound Cemetery.

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

  • Vallier
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vallier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vallier
    • Vallier is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Des Allemands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Des Allemands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Des Allemands
    • Des Allemands is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Des Allemands <7>
  • Paradis
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradis
    • Paradis is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paradis <7>
  • Bayou Gauche
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Gauche have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Gauche
    • Bayou Gauche is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Boutte
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Mimosa Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
    • Mimosa Park is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Luling
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Lone Star
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Star have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
    • Lone Star is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Destrehan
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destrehan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destrehan
    • Destrehan is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Destrehan <7>
  • Hahnville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Davis ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
    • Davis is located in Saint Charles Parish
  • Elkinsville ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elkinsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkinsville
    • Elkinsville is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Elkinsville has also been known as:
    • Freetown
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • New Sarpy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Sarpy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Sarpy
      • New Sarpy is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Sarpy <7>
    • Taft
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taft
      • Taft is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Raceland Junction
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Raceland Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raceland Junction
      • Raceland Junction is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Camardelle
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camardelle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camardelle
      • Camardelle is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Saint Rose
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Rose
      • Saint Rose is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Rose <7>
    • Norco
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norco
      • Norco is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norco <7>
    • Montz
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montz
      • Montz is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Killona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Killona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killona
      • Killona is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Killona <7>
    • Tabatiere Perdue
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tabatiere Perdue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabatiere Perdue
      • Tabatiere Perdue is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Chaudiere Casse
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaudiere Casse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaudiere Casse
      • Chaudiere Casse is located in Saint Charles Parish
    • Ama
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ama
      • Ama is located in Saint Charles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ama <7>
    • Godchaux
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Godchaux. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Godchaux
      • Godchaux is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Raceland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Mathews
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mathews have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mathews
      • Mathews is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mathews <7>
    • Gheens
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gheens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gheens
      • Gheens is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gheens <7>
    • Gypsy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gypsy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gypsy
      • Gypsy is located in Saint Charles Parish

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 Shell Mound Cemetery. The following communities are located in Saint Charles Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Shell Mound 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 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 Shell Mound 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 Shell Mound Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1628220  (Shell Mound Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1628220 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: Des Allemands
    • County: St. Charles         Elev: 1
    • Location given for GNIS #1628220 (Shell Mound Cemetery)

The official website for Saint Charles Parish: www.stcharlesparish-la.gov/

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 Saint Charles, 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 Shell Mound Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.8547, Longitude: -90.4529       In this case, the coordinates for the Shell Mound 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>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.
<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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