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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Cravens (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Cravens. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Parishes/Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring parishes/counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home parish. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next parish to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the parish to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring parishes/counties instead of the parish in which they lived:  their home parish contained property and probate records; the parish to the east contained birth and death records; the parish to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring parishes/counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Cravens is located in Vernon Parish.

To see how the shape of Louisiana's parishes have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of Vernon Parish: Allen, Beauregard, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine & Newton (TX).

Below are the parishes/counties that are near Cravens. For each of these parishes/counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Cravens:

  • Vernon Parish     (The home parish of Cravens)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.
    • Fullerton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Pitkin
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Cole Central
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cole Central have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cole Central
      • Cole Central is located in Vernon Parish
    • Dido
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
      • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dido
      • From Cravens to Dido
    • Fort Polk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Polk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Fort Polk North
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Pickering
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
      • Pickering is located in Vernon Parish
    • Pinewood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinewood
      • Pinewood is located in Vernon Parish
    • Rosepine
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosepine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosepine
      • Rosepine is located in Vernon Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,540 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosepine <2>
    • Hicks
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Lacamp
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Billy Goat Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Elmwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmwood
      • From Cravens to Elmwood
  • Allen Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.
    • Reids
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reids. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reids
      • Reids is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Reids
      • From Cravens to Reids
    • Grant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
      • Grant is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <2>
    • Elizabeth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Marionville ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
      • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
    • Tenmile
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tenmile. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenmile
      • Tenmile is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tenmile
      • From Cravens to Tenmile
    • Mab
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
      • Mab is located in Allen Parish
    • Cherry Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Mittie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mittie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mittie
      • Mittie is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mittie <2>
    • Pawnee
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pawnee
      • From Cravens to Pawnee
    • Oakdale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <2>
    • Ward
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
      • Ward is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ward
      • From Cravens to Ward
    • Canton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Canton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
      • Canton is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Canton
      • From Cravens to Canton
    • Oberlin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Beauregard Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.
    • Sugartown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugartown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugartown
      • Sugartown is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugartown <2>
    • Ikes
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ikes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ikes
      • Ikes is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ikes
      • From Cravens to Ikes
    • Ludington
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ludington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludington
      • Ludington is located in Beauregard Parish
    • DeRidder
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for DeRidder have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeRidder
      • DeRidder is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,521 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for DeRidder <2>
    • Dry Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Creek
      • Dry Creek is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Creek <2>
    • Longville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longville
      • Longville is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longville <2>
    • Fayette ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fayette have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fayette
      • Fayette is located in Beauregard Parish
    • Newlin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newlin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newlin
      • Newlin is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newlin
      • From Cravens to Newlin
  • Rapides Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.
    • Hineston
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Sieper
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sieper have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Elmer
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Hemphill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hemphill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
      • Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hemphill
      • From Cravens to Hemphill
    • Otis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Glenmora
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • McNary
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Longleaf
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Mora
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Gardner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Forest Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <2>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Cravens, see our Parish-by-Parish Page for Cravens.

Cemeteries Near Cravens ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Cravens.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Cravens covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.

  • Grave Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grave Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grave Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Drakes Fork Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drakes Fork Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drakes Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wisby Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wisby Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wisby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Marlow Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marlow Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pine Grove UMC Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Mathis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mathis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mathis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holly Springs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cole Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smyrna Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smyrna Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smyrna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Semon Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sugartown Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugartown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugartown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smith Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (131 more) ...
    • New Campground Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Campground Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Martin Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Mill Creek Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Cravens in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Cravens.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Cravens, with the one closest to Cravens listed first.

  • Dido
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
    • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dido
    • From Cravens to Dido
  • Cora
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cora
    • Cora is located in Vernon Parish
  • Hicks
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
  • Walnut Hill
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Walnut Hill
    • From Cravens to Walnut Hill
  • Elmwood
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
    • Elmwood is located in Vernon Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Elmwood
    • From Cravens to Elmwood
  • Leesville
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
  • Hineston
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
  • Simpson
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
  • Elmer
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Caney
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney
      • Caney is located in Vernon Parish
    • Hemphill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hemphill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
      • Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hemphill
      • From Cravens to Hemphill
    • Melder
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melder have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melder
      • Melder is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melder <2>
    • Anacoco
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Milford ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Rapides Parish
    • Mora
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Cravens. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cravens.

Newspapers Published in Cravens ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Cravens.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Cravens, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Cravens.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Cravens:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cravens. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Louisiana: https://www.louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Cravens, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Cravens) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cravens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9665, Longitude: -93.0355    









 

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