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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 Grand Prairie (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 Grand Prairie. 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.

Name Variations for Grand Prairie ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Grand Prairie: Grand Pr.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 southeast 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 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 east 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.

Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie. For each of these parishes, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Grand Prairie:

  • Saint Landry Parish     (The home parish of Grand Prairie)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Boretta
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
      • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Washington
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Rosa
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
      • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Immaculata
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Morrow
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • Lawtell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawtell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawtell
      • Lawtell is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawtell <2>
    • Opelousas
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Palmetto
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Port Barre
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Bayou Jack
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Jack
      • Bayou Jack is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Lewisburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisburg
      • Lewisburg is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Acadia Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Church Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Higginbotham
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Higginbotham
      • Higginbotham is located in Acadia Parish
    • Branch
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
      • Branch is located in Acadia Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branch <2>
    • Castille
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castille have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castille
      • Castille is located in Acadia Parish
    • Ellis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis
      • Ellis is located in Acadia Parish
  • Avoyelles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Gold Dust
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Milburn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Eola
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Bunkie
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • Evergreen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • Hickory
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
      • Hickory is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Enterprise
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Dupont
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
      • Dupont is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Cottonport
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Plaucheville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Hessmer
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
  • Evangeline Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Ville Platte
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Saint Landry
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Mamou
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mamou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
      • Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,077 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mamou <2>
    • Reddell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reddell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reddell
      • Reddell is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reddell <2>
    • Pine Prairie
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
      • Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <2>
    • Turkey Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
      • Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <2>
    • Duralde
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
      • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Basile
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basile
      • Basile is located in Evangeline Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,791 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basile <2>
  • Lafayette Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Carencro
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Stekey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stekey
      • Stekey is located in Lafayette Parish
    • Ossun
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ossun
      • Ossun is located in Lafayette Parish
    • Duson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duson
      • Duson is located in Lafayette Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,761 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duson <2>
  • Pointe Coupee Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • East Krotz Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Elliot City ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Legonier
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Batchelor
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • Innis
      (30 miles [48.3 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>
  • Rapides Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grand Prairie, with the one closest to Grand Prairie listed first.
    • Cheneyville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheneyville
      • Cheneyville is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheneyville <2>
    • Loyd
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loyd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
      • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
    • Echo
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Saint Martin Parish
    • Cecilia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>

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

Newspapers Published in Grand Prairie ...

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 42 newspapers that have been published in the area around Grand Prairie.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie.

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 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 Grand Prairie:

Cemeteries Near Grand Prairie ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Grand Prairie.

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

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

  • Old Grand Prairie Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Grand Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Grand Prairie Cemetery
  • Soileaus Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Soileaus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Soileaus Cemetery
  • Young Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
  • Chimleyville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chimleyville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chimleyville Cemetery
  • Deville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Frilot Cove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • St. Andrews Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrews Cemetery
  • Whipp Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whipp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whipp Cemetery
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
  • Lafleur Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafleur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafleur Cemetery
  • Cedar Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Hill Cemetery
  • Hebrew Rest Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Rest Cemetery
  • Continue List   (161 more) ...
    • Jules Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jules Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jules Cemetery
    • Fontenot Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontenot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontenot Cemetery
    • Gate of Heaven Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)

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.<6>

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

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

  • Plaisance
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaisance have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plaisance
    • Plaisance is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Beggs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Garland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Boretta
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
    • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Dubuisson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Washington
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • 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>
  • Whiteville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiteville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiteville
    • Whiteville is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Barbreck
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barbreck have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbreck
    • Barbreck is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Rosa
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
    • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Morrow
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • 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>
  • Opelousas
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Big Cane
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
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    • Port Barre
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Palmetto
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Eola
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish

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

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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 'straight-line' (or 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- Grand Prairie) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grand Prairie. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.6833, Longitude: -92.1476       In this case, the coordinates for Grand Prairie have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>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 Grand Prairie, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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