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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 Deville (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 Deville. 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 northeast corner of their home parish. During their lives, most doctors and 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 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, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

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

Deville is located in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish: Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches & Vernon.

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

  • Rapides Parish     (The home parish of Deville)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • Libuse
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Libuse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Libuse
      • Libuse is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Libuse <2>
    • Kolin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Ruby
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby
      • Ruby is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ruby <2>
    • Ball
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ball have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ball
      • Ball is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,906 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ball <2>
    • Whittington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
      • Whittington is located in Rapides Parish
    • Pineville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Tioga
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tioga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tioga
      • Tioga is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tioga <2>
    • Echo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Alexandria Junction
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexandria Junction
      • Alexandria Junction is located in Rapides Parish
    • Alexandria
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Anandale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anandale
      • Anandale is located in Rapides Parish
    • Moreland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
  • Avoyelles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • North Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Point
      • North Point is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Center Point
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center Point <2>
    • Effie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Vick
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vick
      • Vick is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Moncla
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moncla
      • Moncla is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Egg Bend
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egg Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
      • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Marksville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marksville
      • Marksville is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marksville <2>
    • Hessmer
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hessmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hessmer
      • Hessmer is located in Avoyelles Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 749 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hessmer <2>
    • Mansura
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Bordelonville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Moreauville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Cottonport
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
  • Catahoula Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • Rhinehart
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhinehart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhinehart
      • Rhinehart is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rhinehart <2>
    • Parhams
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parhams have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parhams
      • Parhams is located in Catahoula Parish
    • Jonesville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,950 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesville <2>
  • Concordia Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • Acme
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acme have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acme
      • Acme is located in Concordia Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Acme <2>
    • Armagh
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armagh
      • Armagh is located in Concordia Parish
    • Monterey
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
      • Monterey is located in Concordia Parish
    • Wildsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildsville
      • Wildsville is located in Concordia Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wildsville <2>
    • Athlone
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athlone
      • Athlone is located in Concordia Parish
  • Grant Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • Pollock
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Creola
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creola
      • Creola is located in Grant Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
      • Creola has also been known as:
      • Creola village
    • Antonia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antonia
      • Antonia is located in Grant Parish
    • Stay
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stay
      • Stay is located in Grant Parish
    • Bentley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Dry Prong
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Prong have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Prong
      • Dry Prong is located in Grant Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Prong <2>
    • Georgetown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Grant Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 319 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <2>
    • Fairmount
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairmount have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Grant Parish
  • La Salle Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Deville, with the one closest to Deville listed first.
    • Sharp Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharp Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharp Town
      • Sharp Town is located in La Salle Parish
    • Jena
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jena
      • Jena is located in La Salle Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jena <2>
    • Midway
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in La Salle Parish
    • Trout
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trout have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trout
      • Trout is located in La Salle Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trout <2>
    • Summerville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
      • Summerville is located in La Salle Parish
    • Zenoria
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zenoria
      • Zenoria is located in La Salle Parish

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

Newspapers Published in Deville ...

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 51 newspapers that have been published in the area around Deville.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Deville, there are papers which were published within 23 miles [37 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Deville.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Deville:

Cemeteries Near Deville ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Deville.

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

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

  • Paul Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Burlew Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burlew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burlew Cemetery
  • Deville Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deville Cemetery
  • Bradford Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradford Cemetery
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
  • Woodson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodson Cemetery
  • Newell Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newell Cemetery
  • Slocum Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slocum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slocum Cemetery
  • Cole Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
  • Guillory Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guillory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guillory Cemetery
  • Tyler Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler Cemetery
  • Hooper Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hooper Cemetery
  • Continue List   (213 more) ...
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Libuse Czech Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Libuse Czech Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Libuse Czech Cemetery
    • French Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the French Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the French 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.<4>

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

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

  • Holloway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holloway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holloway
    • Holloway is located in Rapides Parish
  • Poland
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poland
    • Poland is located in Rapides Parish
  • Egg Bend
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egg Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
    • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Pineville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
  • Fishville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishville
    • Fishville is located in Grant Parish
  • Alexandria
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
  • Marksville
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marksville
    • Marksville is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marksville <2>
  • Lavacco
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lavacco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lavacco
    • Lavacco is located in Catahoula Parish
  • Moreland
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
    • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
  • New Era
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Era have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Era
    • New Era is located in Concordia Parish
  • Acme
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acme have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acme
    • Acme is located in Concordia Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Acme <2>
  • Glade
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade
    • Glade is located in Catahoula Parish
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Lamourie
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamourie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamourie
      • Lamourie is located in Rapides Parish
    • Mansura
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Rhinehart
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhinehart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhinehart
      • Rhinehart is located in Catahoula Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rhinehart <2>

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

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

The official website for Rapides Parish: www.rppj.com/

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>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- Deville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Deville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.3574, Longitude: -92.1654       In this case, the coordinates for Deville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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 Deville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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