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A visit to the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   31.9677°   (31° 58' 3")

Lon:   -93.1885°   (-93° 11' 18")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish<2>.

The parish seat for Natchitoches Parish is located in Natchitoches. Natchitoches lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Bethany Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Hawes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hawes Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Union Hall Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Hall Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Browne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Browne Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Haley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haley Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Campti Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campti Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campti Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campti Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Nativity Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nativity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nativity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nativity Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Liberty Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Thomas - Wren Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas - Wren Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas - Wren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas - Wren Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Pickett Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pickett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pickett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pickett Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Martin Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Clear Springs Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clear Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clear Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clear Springs Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
    • Springville Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springville Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
    • Weaver Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weaver Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Stewart Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stewart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stewart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stewart Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • New Star Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Star Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Star Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
    • Holly Springs Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Springs Cemetery is located in Red River Parish
    • St. Lukes Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • De Blieux Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the De Blieux Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the De Blieux Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The De Blieux Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Hathorn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hathorn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hathorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hathorn Cemetery is located in Natchitoches Parish

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Grappes Bluff
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grappes Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grappes Bluff
    • Grappes Bluff is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Powhatan
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Campti
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campti have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campti
    • Campti is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,033 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campti <6>
  • Lake End
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lake End. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake End
    • Lake End is located in Red River Parish
  • Martin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
    • Martin is located in Red River Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 543 people
  • Coushatta
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Hanna
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanna
    • Hanna is located in Red River Parish
  • Caspari ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caspari have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caspari
    • Caspari is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Edgefield
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgefield
    • Edgefield is located in Red River Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
  • Chestnut
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chestnut. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut
    • Chestnut is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Forest
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest
    • Forest is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Clarence
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarence
    • Clarence is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarence <6>
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Ashland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
    • Halfway
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Red River Parish
    • Carroll
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carroll. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carroll
      • Carroll is located in Red River Parish
    • Natchitoches
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hall Summit
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Summit
      • Hall Summit is located in Red River Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hall Summit <6>
    • Harmon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmon
      • Harmon is located in Red River Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harmon <6>
    • Goldonna
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goldonna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldonna
      • Goldonna is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 416 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goldonna <6>
    • Butler ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Butler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in De Soto Parish
    • Coldwater
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coldwater. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldwater
      • Coldwater is located in Winn Parish
    • Saline
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline
      • Saline is located in Bienville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saline <6>
    • Alberta
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Alberta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Bienville 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 Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Natchitoches Parish.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Zion Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Zion 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 Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #548938  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #548938 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: Fairview Alpha
    • County: Natchitoches         Elev: 53
    • Location given for GNIS #548938 (Zion 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 Natchitoches, 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 things 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 Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.9677, Longitude: -93.1885       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion 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>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.
<6>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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