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A visit to the Smith 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 Smith Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.4935°   (32° 29' 36")

Lon:   -92.1985°   (-92° 11' 54")

The Smith Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Ouachita Parish is located in Monroe. Monroe lies just to the east northeast of the Smith Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the Smith Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hasley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens
    • The Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens is located in Ouachita Parish
    • The Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens has also been known as:
    • Twin Cities Memorial Gardens
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #69180 <5>
  • Pierce Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pierce Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • New City Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New City Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Jewish Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jewish Cemetery
    • The Jewish Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jewish Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Monroe.
    • The Jewish Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Rosena Chapel Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2158050 <5>
  • Old City Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old City Cemetery
    • The Old City Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old City Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Monroe.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68456 <5>
  • St. Mathew Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mathew Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mathew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Mathew Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • McCormick Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCormick Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Old Sardis Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sardis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Sardis Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Beny Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beny Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beny Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beny Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Butler Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Butler Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • New Sardis Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Sardis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Sardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Sardis Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Ballard Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ballard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ballard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ballard Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Roselawn Memorial Gardens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roselawn Memorial Gardens is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Wilhite Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilhite Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilhite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilhite Cemetery is located in Union Parish
    • Parker Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parker Cemetery
      • The Parker Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
      • The Parker Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mineral Springs CME Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68522 <5>
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Faulks Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faulks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Faulks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Faulks Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery
      • The Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish
      • The Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Memorial Park
      • Monroe Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68200 <5>
    • Rock Row Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Row Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Row Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rock Row Cemetery is located in Ouachita Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Smith Cemetery.

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

  • Claiborne
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claiborne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claiborne
    • Claiborne is located in Ouachita Parish
  • West Monroe
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Monroe
    • West Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,086 people
  • Monroe
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe
    • Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 46,998 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monroe <6>
  • Lapine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lapine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapine
    • Lapine is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Richwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richwood
    • Richwood is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,375 people
  • Pino Bayou Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pino Bayou Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pino Bayou Village
    • Pino Bayou Village is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Forksville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forksville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forksville
    • Forksville is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Wilhite
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilhite
    • Wilhite is located in Union Parish
  • Northpark Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northpark Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northpark Village
    • Northpark Village is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Calhoun
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
    • Calhoun is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <6>
  • Spanish City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish City
    • Spanish City is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Leisure Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
    • Leisure Village is located in Ouachita Parish
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Eureka
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
      • Eureka is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Frost Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost Town
      • Frost Town is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Indian Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Swartz
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Averit ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Averit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Averit
      • Averit is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Eros
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eros have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eros
      • Eros is located in Jackson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eros <6>
    • Fairbanks
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairbanks <6>
    • Cuba
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cuba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba
      • Cuba is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Bosco
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bosco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bosco
      • Bosco is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Sterlington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterlington
      • Sterlington is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,974 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterlington <6>
    • Downsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Cartwright
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cartwright. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartwright
      • Cartwright is located in Jackson 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 Smith Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Ouachita Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Smith 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 professional and volunteer 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 Smith 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 Smith Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #539440  (Smith Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #539440 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: West Monroe South
    • County: Ouachita         Elev: 36
    • Location given for GNIS #539440 (Smith Cemetery)

The official website for Ouachita Parish: www.oppj.org/

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 Ouachita, 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 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 Smith Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4935, Longitude: -92.1985       In this case, the coordinates for the Smith 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.




 

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