RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Louisiana >> Saint Landry Parish >> Danks >> Genealogy HelperIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Louisiana

The Commemorative Quarter for Louisiana





Our Genealogy Helper

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 Danks (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 Danks. 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 ...

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

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

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

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

Danks is located in Saint Landry 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 Saint Landry Parish: Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee & Saint Martin.

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

  • Saint Landry Parish     (The home parish of Danks)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Palmetto
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmetto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmetto
      • Palmetto is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palmetto <2>
    • Immaculata
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Immaculata have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Immaculata
      • Immaculata is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Lebeau
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebeau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebeau
      • Lebeau is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebeau <2>
    • Half Moon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Moon
      • Half Moon is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Swayze Lake
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swayze Lake
      • Swayze Lake is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Elba
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Rosa
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
      • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Melville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Bayou Jack
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Jack
      • Bayou Jack is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Port Barre
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Barre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Barre
      • Port Barre is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,093 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Barre <2>
    • Washington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
      • Washington is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 903 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <2>
    • Krotz Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Krotz Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krotz Springs
      • Krotz Springs is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Krotz Springs <2>
    • Boretta
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
      • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Acadia Parish
    • Church Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Point
      • Church Point is located in Acadia Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Point <2>
  • Avoyelles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Dupont
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
      • Dupont is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Plaucheville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaucheville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plaucheville
      • Plaucheville is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plaucheville <2>
    • Simmesport
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simmesport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simmesport
      • Simmesport is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,032 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simmesport <2>
    • Hickory
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
      • Hickory is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Hamburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Cottonport
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Evergreen
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <2>
    • Gold Dust
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Dust have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Dust
      • Gold Dust is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Moreauville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moreauville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreauville
      • Moreauville is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 849 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moreauville <2>
    • Enterprise
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Milburn
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
      • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Bunkie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunkie
      • Bunkie is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie <2>
    • Eola
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Evangeline Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Ville Platte
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Saint Landry
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Landry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Landry
      • Saint Landry is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Landry <2>
    • Chataignier
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chataignier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chataignier
      • Chataignier is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chataignier <2>
    • Bayou Chicot
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Iberville Parish
    • Maringouin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maringouin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maringouin
      • Maringouin is located in Iberville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 966 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maringouin <2>
  • Lafayette Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Stekey
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stekey
      • Stekey is located in Lafayette Parish
    • Carencro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Pointe Coupee Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • East Krotz Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Krotz Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Krotz Springs
      • East Krotz Springs is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Batchelor
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Morganza
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Innis
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Innis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Innis
      • Innis is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Innis <2>
    • Elliot City ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliot City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliot City
      • Elliot City is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Lettsworth
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Williamsport
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
      • Williamsport is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Fordoche
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Lottie
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lottie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lottie
      • Lottie is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lottie <2>
    • Legonier
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legonier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legonier
      • Legonier is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Smithland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithland
      • Smithland is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Livonia
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,399 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livonia <2>
    • Dupont
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
  • Saint Martin Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Cecilia
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cecilia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cecilia
      • Cecilia is located in Saint Martin Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cecilia <2>
    • Henderson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Breaux Bridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • West Feliciana Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Danks, with the one closest to Danks listed first.
    • Angola
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Tunica
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunica
      • Tunica is located in West Feliciana Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tunica <2>
    • Weyanoke
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weyanoke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weyanoke
      • Weyanoke is located in West Feliciana Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weyanoke <2>
    • Saint Francisville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francisville
      • Saint Francisville is located in West Feliciana Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,589 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francisville <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Danks ...

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 33 newspapers that have been published in the area around Danks.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Danks, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Danks.

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 websites either 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 Danks:

Cemeteries Near Danks ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Danks.

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 Danks covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Goudeau Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goudeau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goudeau Cemetery
  • McBride Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McBride Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McBride Cemetery
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
  • New Light Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Light Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Light Cemetery
  • Atchafalaya Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atchafalaya Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atchafalaya Cemetery
  • Morning Star Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morning Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morning Star Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
  • Cason Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cason Cemetery
  • Saquette Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saquette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saquette Cemetery
  • Macedonia Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
  • Midway Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Midway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Midway Cemetery
  • Lower Latenache Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Latenache Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Latenache Church Cemetery
  • Continue List   (158 more) ...
    • Apostolic Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Apostolic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Apostolic Cemetery
    • Mt. Salem Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Salem Cemetery
    • St. James Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery

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 Danks in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Danks.

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

  • Palmetto
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmetto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmetto
    • Palmetto is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palmetto <2>
  • Elba
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
    • Elba is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Bayou Current
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Current have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Current
    • Bayou Current is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Rosa
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
    • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Melville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Beggs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beggs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beggs
    • Beggs is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Big Cane
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Cane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Cane
    • Big Cane is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Ravenswood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
    • Ravenswood is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
  • Garland
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garland
    • Garland is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Washington
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
    • Washington is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 903 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <2>
  • Port Barre
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Barre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Barre
    • Port Barre is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,093 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Barre <2>
  • Dubuisson
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubuisson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubuisson
    • Dubuisson is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Viva
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viva have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viva
      • Viva is located in Pointe Coupee Parish
    • Odenburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Odenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odenburg
      • Odenburg is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Morrow
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrow
      • Morrow is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrow <2>

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

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

The official website for State of Louisiana: 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<4>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- Danks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Danks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7171, Longitude: -91.8782       In this case, the coordinates for Danks have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Danks, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

Copyright 2024
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 07 Apr 2024