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A visit to the Watson Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Watson Cemetery ...

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

30.7991, -90.5479

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Watson Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

The parish seat for Tangipahoa Parish is located in Amite City. Amite City lies just to the south southeast of the Watson Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Watson Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Watson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Arcola - Roseland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Kedron Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Kedron Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kedron Cemetery
  • Big Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Big Zion Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Zion Cemetery
  • Bennett Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennett Cemetery
  • Ellis Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Ellis Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis Cemetery
  • Goodbee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Goodbee Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodbee Cemetery
  • Barron Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Barron Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barron Cemetery
  • Strickland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strickland Cemetery
  • Tidwell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Tidwell Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tidwell Cemetery
  • Roberts Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Cemetery
  • Hillsdale Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Hillsdale Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsdale Cemetery
  • Sharkey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Sharkey Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharkey Cemetery
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Amite Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Amite Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amite Cemetery
    • New Bankston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The New Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bankston Cemetery
    • Old Bankston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Old Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Bankston Cemetery
    • Hyde Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hyde Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyde Cemetery
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangipahoa Cemetery
    • Tangipahoa Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Tangipahoa Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangipahoa Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Cemetery
    • Nettles Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Nettles Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettles Cemetery
    • Kendrick Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Kendrick Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendrick Cemetery
    • Kemp Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Kemp Cemetery is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kemp Cemetery
    • Amite Memorial Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Amite Memorial Gardens is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amite Memorial Gardens
    • Butler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Butler Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler Cemetery
    • Spring Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Spring Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Cemetery
    • Gunn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Gunn Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunn Cemetery
    • Bradley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Bradley Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradley Cemetery
    • Bankston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Bankston Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bankston Cemetery
    • Mixon Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Mixon Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mixon Cemetery
    • Camp Moore Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Camp Moore Cemetery is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Moore Cemetery
    • Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Waller Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)

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 Watson Cemetery.

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

  • Fluker
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Roseland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Amite City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Tangipahoa
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Greensburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Kentwood
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Montpelier
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Montpelier is located in Saint Helena Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 239 people
  • Wilmer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
  • Georgeville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Georgeville is located in Livingston Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgeville
  • Independence
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Henry City ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Henry City is located in Tangipahoa Parish
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry City
  • Pine Grove
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Loranger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Husser
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Tickfaw
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Sunny Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Sunny Hill is located in Washington Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
    • Osyka
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Osyka is located in Pike County (MS)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osyka
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osyka <6>
    • Genessee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Genessee is located in Tangipahoa Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genessee
    • Gillsburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Gillsburg is located in Amite County (MS)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillsburg
    • Stoney Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Stoney Point is located in Washington Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
    • Grangeville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Grangeville is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grangeville
    • Starns
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Starns is located in Livingston Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starns
    • Natalbany
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Chipola
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Chipola is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chipola
    • Coleman Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Coleman Town is located in Saint Helena Parish
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman Town

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 Watson 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 Watson 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 helpful 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 Watson Cemetery: