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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 Downsville (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 Downsville. 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 southeast corner of their home parish. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next parish to the east. 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/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 south 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.

Downsville is primarily located in Union Parish. A portion of Downsville extends into Lincoln 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 Union Parish: Ashley (AR), Union (AR), Claiborne, Lincoln, Morehouse & Ouachita.

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

  • Union Parish     (The home parish of Downsville)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Wilhite
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Farmerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmerville
      • Farmerville is located in Union Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,641 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmerville <2>
    • Bernice
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Haile
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Cane Ridge ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cane Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Ridge
      • Cane Ridge is located in Union Parish
    • Pisgah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Ouachita City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Marion
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Truxno
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Truxno. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truxno
      • Truxno is located in Union Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Truxno
      • From Downsville to Truxno
    • Spearsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spearsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spearsville
      • Spearsville is located in Union Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spearsville <2>
    • Lillie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lillie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lillie
      • Lillie is located in Union Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 122 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lillie <2>
    • Oakland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Union Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oakland
      • From Downsville to Oakland
  • Bienville Parish
  • Caldwell Parish
    • Vixen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vixen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vixen
      • Vixen is located in Caldwell Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vixen
      • From Downsville to Vixen
  • Claiborne Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Weldon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weldon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
      • Weldon is located in Claiborne Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Weldon
      • From Downsville to Weldon
    • Sugar Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Lisbon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lisbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisbon
      • Lisbon is located in Claiborne Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 169 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lisbon <2>
  • Jackson Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Cartwright
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cartwright. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartwright
      • Cartwright is located in Jackson Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cartwright
      • From Downsville to Cartwright
    • Eros
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eros have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eros
      • Eros is located in Jackson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eros <2>
    • Nash ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash
      • Nash is located in Jackson Parish
    • Dalley ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dalley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalley
      • Dalley is located in Jackson Parish
    • Chatham
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham
      • Chatham is located in Jackson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 551 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chatham <2>
    • Ansley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Quitman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Weston
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Jackson Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Weston
      • From Downsville to Weston
    • East Hodge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • North Hodge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hodge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hodge
      • North Hodge is located in Jackson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
    • Zoar
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Hodge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hodge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodge
      • Hodge is located in Jackson Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 429 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hodge <2>
  • Lincoln Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Sibley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sibley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
      • Sibley is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sibley
      • From Downsville to Sibley
    • Cedarton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedarton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarton
      • Cedarton is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cedarton
      • From Downsville to Cedarton
    • Averit ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Averit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Averit
      • Averit is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Choudrant
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choudrant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choudrant
      • Choudrant is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Choudrant <2>
    • Unionville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unionville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Unionville
      • From Downsville to Unionville
    • Vienna
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
    • Ruston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Dubach
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubach
      • Dubach is located in Lincoln Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dubach <2>
    • Grambling
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Hico
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Vining Mills ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vining Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vining Mills
      • Vining Mills is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Simsboro
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
  • Morehouse Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Bastrop
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • Windsor
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Windsor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Morehouse Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Windsor
      • From Downsville to Windsor
  • Ouachita Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Downsville, with the one closest to Downsville listed first.
    • Frost Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost Town
      • Frost Town is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Eureka
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Calhoun
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
      • Calhoun is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <2>
    • Forksville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forksville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forksville
      • Forksville is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Forksville
      • From Downsville to Forksville
    • Indian Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Claiborne
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claiborne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claiborne
      • Claiborne is located in Ouachita Parish
    • West Monroe
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Lapine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lapine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapine
      • Lapine is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lapine
      • From Downsville to Lapine
    • Northpark Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northpark Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northpark Village
      • Northpark Village is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Monroe
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Sterlington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterlington
      • Sterlington is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,974 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterlington <2>
    • Fairbanks
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Ouachita Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairbanks <2>
    • Leisure Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
      • Leisure Village is located in Ouachita Parish

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

Cemeteries Near Downsville ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Downsville.

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

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

  • Downsville Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Downsville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Downsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smyrna Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holmesville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holmesville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holmesville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Spillers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spillers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spillers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • King Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Terral Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Terral Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Terral Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Morse Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morse Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morse Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Feazel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Feazel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Feazel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Roselawn Memorial Gardens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roselawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sardis Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sardis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Wilhite Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilhite Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilhite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Culbertson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Culbertson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Culbertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Bryant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Downsville had a population of 125 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Downsville had a population of 129 people.

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

  • Sibley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sibley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
    • Sibley is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sibley
    • From Downsville to Sibley
  • Walnut Lane ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Lane
    • Walnut Lane is located in Union Parish
  • D'Arbonne
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for D'Arbonne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for D'Arbonne
    • D'Arbonne is located in Union Parish
  • Moselys Bluff
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moselys Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moselys Bluff
    • Moselys Bluff is located in Union Parish
  • Cedarton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedarton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarton
    • Cedarton is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedarton
    • From Downsville to Cedarton
  • Douglas
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas
    • Douglas is located in Lincoln Parish
  • Averit ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Averit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Averit
    • Averit is located in Lincoln Parish
  • Choudrant
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choudrant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choudrant
    • Choudrant is located in Lincoln Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 987 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Choudrant <2>
  • Calhoun
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
    • Calhoun is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <2>
  • Point
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point
    • Point is located in Union Parish
  • Forksville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forksville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forksville
    • Forksville is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Forksville
    • From Downsville to Forksville
  • Sumpter ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sumpter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumpter
    • Sumpter is located in Lincoln Parish
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    • Indian Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Ouachita Parish
    • Farmerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmerville
      • Farmerville is located in Union Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,641 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmerville <2>
    • Cheniere
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheniere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheniere
      • Cheniere is located in Ouachita Parish

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

Newspapers Published in Downsville ...

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 29 newspapers that have been published in the area around Downsville.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Downsville, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Downsville.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Downsville:

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

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>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>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 Downsville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Downsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Downsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6269, Longitude: -92.4137    









 

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