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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 Hicks (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 Hicks. 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.

Hicks is located in Vernon Parish.

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

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

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

  • Vernon Parish     (The home parish of Hicks)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Walnut Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walnut Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
      • Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Walnut Hill
      • From Hicks to Walnut Hill
    • Lacamp
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Simpson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
      • Simpson is located in Vernon Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <2>
    • Slagle
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slagle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slagle
      • Slagle is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slagle <2>
    • Leander
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leander. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leander
      • Leander is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Leander
      • From Hicks to Leander
    • Fort Polk North
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Alco
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Kurthwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kurthwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kurthwood
      • Kurthwood is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kurthwood <2>
    • Fullerton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Fort Polk
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Polk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Polk
      • Fort Polk is located in Vernon Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Polk <2>
    • Cravens
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Fertitta Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertitta Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertitta Park
      • Fertitta Park is located in Vernon Parish
  • Allen Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Reids
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reids. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reids
      • Reids is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Reids
      • From Hicks to Reids
    • Elizabeth
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
      • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <2>
    • Grant
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
      • Grant is located in Allen Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <2>
    • Marionville ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
      • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
    • Mab
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
      • Mab is located in Allen Parish
    • Tenmile
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tenmile. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenmile
      • Tenmile is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tenmile
      • From Hicks to Tenmile
    • Pawnee
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pawnee
      • From Hicks to Pawnee
  • Beauregard Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Sugartown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugartown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugartown
      • Sugartown is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugartown <2>
    • Ikes
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ikes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ikes
      • Ikes is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ikes
      • From Hicks to Ikes
    • Ludington
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ludington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludington
      • Ludington is located in Beauregard Parish
    • DeRidder
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for DeRidder have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeRidder
      • DeRidder is located in Beauregard Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,521 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for DeRidder <2>
  • Grant Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Fairmount
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairmount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Grant Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fairmount
      • From Hicks to Fairmount
    • Colfax
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Natchitoches Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Gorum
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorum
      • Gorum is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gorum <2>
    • Derry
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Derry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derry
      • Derry is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Derry
      • From Hicks to Derry
    • Cloutierville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Marco
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marco
      • Marco is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Marco
      • From Hicks to Marco
    • Bellwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bellwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellwood
      • Bellwood is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bellwood
      • From Hicks to Bellwood
    • Melrose
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melrose have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
      • Melrose is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melrose <2>
    • Flora
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora
      • Flora is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flora <2>
    • Vowells Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vowells Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vowells Mill
      • Vowells Mill is located in Natchitoches Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vowells Mill
      • From Hicks to Vowells Mill
  • Rapides Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Hicks, with the one closest to Hicks listed first.
    • Sieper
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sieper have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sieper
      • Sieper is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sieper <2>
    • Mora
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
      • Mora is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <2>
    • Hemphill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hemphill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
      • Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hemphill
      • From Hicks to Hemphill
    • Hineston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hineston
      • Hineston is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hineston <2>
    • Otis
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otis
      • Otis is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otis <2>
    • Flatwoods
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Elmer
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmer
      • Elmer is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmer <2>
    • Gardner
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner
      • Gardner is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gardner <2>
    • Hot Wells
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Lena
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Rock
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock
      • Rock is located in Rapides Parish
    • Boyce
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyce have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyce
      • Boyce is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyce <2>
  • Sabine Parish
    • Corleyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Corleyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corleyville
      • Corleyville is located in Sabine Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Corleyville
      • From Hicks to Corleyville

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

Cemeteries Near Hicks ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Hicks.

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

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

  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mayo Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Scott Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pine Island Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Island Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Glass Window Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glass Window Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glass Window Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Welcome Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welcome Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welcome Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Watson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Antioch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Franklin Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Mill Creek Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Hicks had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Walnut Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walnut Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Walnut Hill
    • From Hicks to Walnut Hill
  • Simpson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
    • Simpson is located in Vernon Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <2>
  • Cora
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cora
    • Cora is located in Vernon Parish
  • Mora
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
    • Mora is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <2>
  • Hemphill
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hemphill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
    • Hemphill is located in Rapides Parish
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hemphill
    • From Hicks to Hemphill
  • Leesville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
  • Hineston
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hineston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hineston
    • Hineston is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hineston <2>
  • Gorum
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorum
    • Gorum is located in Natchitoches Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gorum <2>
  • Milford ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
    • Milford is located in Rapides Parish
  • Kisatchie
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kisatchie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kisatchie
    • Kisatchie is located in Natchitoches Parish
  • Elmer
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmer
    • Elmer is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmer <2>
  • Anacoco
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
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    • Elmwood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmwood
      • From Hicks to Elmwood
    • Dido
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dido. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
      • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dido
      • From Hicks to Dido
    • Caney
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney
      • Caney is located in Vernon Parish

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

Newspapers Published in Hicks ...

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 5 newspapers that have been published in the area around Hicks.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Hicks, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Hicks.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Hicks:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>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 Hicks, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hicks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hicks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.1842, Longitude: -93.0127    









 

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