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A visit to the Varnado 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 Varnado Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Varnado Cemetery (FG ID #2443625)

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 Varnado Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Varnado Cemetery

Lat:   30.9306°   (30° 55' 50")

Lon:   -90.5603°   (-90° 33' 37")

The Varnado Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Tangipahoa Parish is located in Amite City. Amite City lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south of the Varnado Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Varnado Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lambert Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lambert Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lambert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lambert Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Burch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burch Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Hope Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hope Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Strickland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Bond Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bond Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bond Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Westmoreland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westmoreland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westmoreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westmoreland Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Waller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Woodland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodland Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Dykes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dykes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dykes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dykes Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Easley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Easley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Easley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Easley Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Young Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Young Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
  • Amacker Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amacker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amacker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Amacker Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Dean Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dean Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Dawson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dawson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dawson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dawson Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Smith Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Saint Helena Parish
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tangipahoa Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tangipahoa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tangipahoa Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tangipahoa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Camp Moore Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Moore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Camp Moore Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Hilbun Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilbun Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilbun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hilbun Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Varnado Cemetery.

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

  • Kentwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentwood
    • Kentwood is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,452 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kentwood <7>
  • Tangipahoa
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangipahoa have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangipahoa
    • Tangipahoa is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 865 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangipahoa <7>
  • Osyka
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osyka have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osyka
    • Osyka is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osyka <7>
  • Fluker
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fluker have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fluker
    • Fluker is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fluker <7>
  • Gillsburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Greensburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
    • Greensburg is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 644 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <7>
  • Chatawa
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chatawa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatawa
    • Chatawa is located in Pike County (MS)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Chatawa
    • From the Varnado Cemetery to Chatawa
  • Roseland
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland
    • Roseland is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,279 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseland <7>
  • Huron
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Huron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
    • Huron is located in Amite County (MS)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Huron
    • From the Varnado Cemetery to Huron
  • Amite City
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amite City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amite City
    • Amite City is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,510 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amite City <7>
  • Sunny Hill
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
  • Wilmer
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilmer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
    • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Wilmer
    • From the Varnado Cemetery to Wilmer
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Chipola
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chipola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chipola
      • Chipola is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chipola
      • From the Varnado Cemetery to Chipola
    • Coleman Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman Town
      • Coleman Town is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Glading
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glading. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glading
      • Glading is located in Amite County (MS)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glading
      • From the Varnado Cemetery to Glading
    • Mount Hermon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hermon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Washington Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Hermon <7>
    • Magnolia
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Smithburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Montpelier
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montpelier have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
      • Montpelier is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 239 people
    • Henry City ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry City
      • Henry City is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Stoney Point
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • McElveen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Pine Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove <7>
    • Georgeville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Troy ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in East Feliciana 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 Varnado Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tangipahoa Parish.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #540140  (Varnado Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #540140 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: Kentwood
    • County: Tangipahoa         Elev: 82
    • Location given for GNIS #540140 (Varnado Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2443625

The official website for Tangipahoa Parish: www.tangicouncil.com/

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 Tangipahoa, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Varnado Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9306, Longitude: -90.5603    
<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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