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A visit to the Upper Mount Moriah 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 Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery (FG ID #69198)

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 Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery

Lat:   31.0921°   (31° 5' 31")

Lon:   -92.8570°   (-92° 51' 25")

The cemetery is located in Vernon Parish<3>.

As an estimate, the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the southwest of Pitkin.

The parish seat for Vernon Parish is located in Leesville. Leesville lies 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Doyle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doyle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Doyle Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Semon Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Semon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Semon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Semon Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Laurel Hill Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Elisha Memorial Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Lone Star Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Star Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lone Star Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Occupy #1 Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Holt Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holt Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Scott Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scott Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Union Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Burns Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burns Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Ebenezer Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Holly Springs Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Springs Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • St. Peter Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peter Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Rougeau Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rougeau Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rougeau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rougeau Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Hardshell Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hardshell Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish
    • Pisgah Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pisgah Church Cemetery is located in Rapides Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

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

  • Leander
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Lacamp
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Hineston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
  • Sieper
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sieper have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
  • Fullerton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Elmer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmer
    • Elmer is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmer <7>
  • Pitkin
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Otis
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otis have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
  • Hemphill
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Hicks
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Dido
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dido. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
    • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dido
    • From the Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery to Dido
  • Cravens
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Simpson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
    • Elizabeth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
      • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <7>
    • Gardner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
    • Walnut Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Reids
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Mab
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
      • Mab is located in Allen Parish
    • McNary
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
      • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Slagle
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slagle have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
    • Glenmora
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
      • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <7>
    • Longleaf
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
      • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <7>

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 Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Vernon Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Glenmora

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 either 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 Upper Mt. Moriah 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 Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #556311  (Upper Mount Moriah Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #556311 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: Afeman
    • County: Vernon         Elev: 71
    • Location given for GNIS #556311 (Upper Mount Moriah Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #69198

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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Upper Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0921, Longitude: -92.8570    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Vernon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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>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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