A visit to the Sixth Ward Cemetery ...
Introduction ...
Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Sixth Ward Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Sixth Ward Cemetery (FG ID #2223922)
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 Sixth Ward Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Sixth Ward Cemetery
Lat: 30.7291° (30° 43' 44")
Lon: -91.5262° (-91° 31' 34")
The Sixth Ward Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish<2>.
The parish seat for Pointe Coupee Parish is located in New Roads. New Roads lies just to the east southeast of the Sixth Ward 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 Sixth Ward Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Sixth Ward Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Fairlane Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairlane Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairlane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Fairlane Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Fairlane Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of New Roads.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #67478 <1>
- St. Francis of Pointe Coupee Church Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Mt. Airy Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Airy Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Airy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mt. Airy Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- St. Marys Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Little Rock Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Rock Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Little Rock Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Bright Morning Star Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bright Morning Star Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bright Morning Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bright Morning Star Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- St. Mary's Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Zion Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Zion Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Zion Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of New Roads.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #69371 <1>
- Greater Zion Travel Baptist Church Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Continue List (9 more) ...
- St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Mt. Olive Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Zion Travelers Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Grace Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in West Feliciana Parish
- Mt. Zion Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Hebrew Rest Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
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 Sixth Ward Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Sixth Ward Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Morganza
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- New Roads
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Dupont
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Ventress
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Patin
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Oscar
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Jarreau
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jarreau have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarreau
- Jarreau is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jarreau <6>
- Saint Francisville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francisville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francisville
- Saint Francisville is located in West Feliciana Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,589 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francisville <6>
- Ravenswood
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Fordoche
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Livonia
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
- Lakeland
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Batchelor
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Rougon
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rougon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rougon
- Rougon is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rougon <6>
- Glynn
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glynn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glynn
- Glynn is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glynn <6>
- Hermitage
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Melville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
- Lottie
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lottie have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lottie
- Lottie is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lottie <6>
- Innis
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Innis have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Innis
- Innis is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Innis <6>
- Tunica
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunica have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunica
- Tunica is located in West Feliciana Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tunica <6>
- Erwinville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Arbroth
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Converse ‑ Historic
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Converse have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Converse
- Converse is located in West Feliciana Parish
- Smithland
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
- Williamsport
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
- Elba
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
- Elba is located in Saint Landry Parish
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elba
- From the Sixth Ward Cemetery to Elba
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 Sixth Ward Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pointe Coupee Parish.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Sixth Ward Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
Websites to help with your research ...
When we do our genealogical research, we like to 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 Sixth Ward Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Louisiana:
- Pages specific to Pointe Coupee 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 Sixth Ward 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 Sixth Ward Cemetery:
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
<1> | 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. |
<2> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Pointe Coupee, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Sixth Ward Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7291, Longitude: -91.5262 |
<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 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. |
<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. |