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A visit to the West 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 West Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   31.2671°   (31° 16' 1")

Lon:   -93.1566°   (-93° 9' 23")

The West Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Vernon Parish is located in Leesville. Leesville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southwest of the West Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the West Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Antioch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Union Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Grove Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Self Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Self Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Self Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Self Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Holton Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holton Cemetery
    • The Holton Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Glass Window Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glass Window Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glass Window Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Glass Window Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Smart Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smart Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Franklin Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Robinson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • McInnis Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McInnis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McInnis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McInnis Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Welcome Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welcome Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welcome Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Welcome Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Ballview Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ballview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ballview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ballview Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Billy Dowden Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billy Dowden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billy Dowden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Billy Dowden Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Anacoco Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anacoco Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anacoco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Anacoco Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Leesville Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leesville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leesville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leesville Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Folly Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Folly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Folly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Folly Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Booty Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booty Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booty Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • New Kisatchie Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Kisatchie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Kisatchie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Kisatchie Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Mayo Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mayo Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Pine Island Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Island Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Island Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Comrade Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comrade Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comrade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Comrade Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish
    • Kile Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kile Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kile Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the West Cemetery.

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

  • Slagle
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slagle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <5>
  • Alco
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alco
    • Alco is located in Vernon Parish
  • Kurthwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kurthwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kurthwood
    • Kurthwood is located in Vernon Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kurthwood <5>
  • Walnut Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walnut Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish
  • Simpson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <5>
  • Leesville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Hicks
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
    • Hicks is located in Vernon Parish
  • Anacoco
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Westwood Village
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood Village
    • Westwood Village is located in Vernon Parish
  • Fertitta Park
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertitta Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertitta Park
    • Fertitta Park is located in Vernon Parish
  • Fort Polk North
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Polk North. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Polk North
    • Fort Polk North is located in Vernon Parish
  • New Llano
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Billy Goat Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Billy Goat Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billy Goat Hill
      • Billy Goat Hill is located in Vernon Parish
    • Mora
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
      • Mora is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <5>
    • Hornbeck
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hornbeck have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornbeck
      • Hornbeck is located in Vernon Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 436 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hornbeck <5>
    • Fort Polk
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Polk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Polk
      • Fort Polk is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Polk <5>
    • Lacamp
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lacamp. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacamp
      • Lacamp is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacamp <5>
    • Gorum
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorum
      • Gorum is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gorum <5>
    • Pickering
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
      • Pickering is located in Vernon 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 West Cemetery. The following communities are located in Vernon Parish.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #548135  (West Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #548135 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: Kurthwood
    • County: Vernon         Elev: 89
    • Location given for GNIS #548135 (West Cemetery)

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 Vernon, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the West Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.2671, Longitude: -93.1566       In this case, the coordinates for the West 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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