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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 Meridian (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 Meridian. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Parishes ...

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

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

Meridian is located in Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Jefferson Davis, Rapides & Saint Landry.

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

  • Evangeline Parish     (The home parish of Meridian)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Turkey Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Bayou Chicot
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
      • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Pine Prairie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Saint Landry
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Reddell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Ville Platte
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Mamou
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Chataignier
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Duralde
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duralde
      • Duralde is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Allen Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Pawnee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pawnee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
      • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
    • Oakdale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <2>
    • Elizabeth
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Marionville ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
      • Marionville is located in Allen Parish
    • Oberlin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Avoyelles Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Eola
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Milburn
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
      • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Bunkie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Gold Dust
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Evergreen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Enterprise
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Hessmer
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Egg Bend
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egg Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
      • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Cottonport
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Hickory
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
      • Hickory is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Mansura
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Effie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
  • Rapides Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Loyd
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Cheneyville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Longleaf
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
      • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <2>
    • Glenmora
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
      • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <2>
    • Lecompte
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
      • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <2>
    • Forest Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <2>
    • McNary
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
      • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Woodworth
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Echo
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Whittington
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
      • Whittington is located in Rapides Parish
    • Moreland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
    • Ruby
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby
      • Ruby is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ruby <2>
  • Saint Landry Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Morrow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Boretta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
      • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Bayou Jack
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Jack
      • Bayou Jack is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Rosa
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
      • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Lebeau
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Eunice
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eunice
      • Eunice is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,655 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eunice <2>
    • Immaculata
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Washington
      (29 miles [46.7 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>
    • Lawtell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
  • Vernon Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meridian, with the one closest to Meridian listed first.
    • Dido
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dido have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dido
      • Dido is located in Vernon Parish
    • Leander
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leander have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leander
      • Leander is located in Vernon Parish

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

Newspapers Published in Meridian ...

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 40 newspapers that have been published in the area around Meridian.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Meridian, there are papers which were published within 24 miles [38.6 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Meridian.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Meridian:

Cemeteries Near Meridian ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Meridian.

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

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

  • McCormack Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormack Cemetery
  • Duplissey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplissey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplissey Cemetery
  • Griffin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Chaney Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chaney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chaney Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
  • Vanburg Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanburg Cemetery
  • Pisgah Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
  • Meeker Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meeker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meeker Cemetery
  • Continue List   (218 more) ...
    • Science Hill Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Dehany Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dehany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dehany Cemetery
    • Clark Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

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

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

  • Haas
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haas
    • Haas is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Loyd
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Cheneyville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • 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>
  • Eola
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
    • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Lecompte
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
    • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <2>
  • Bunkie
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • 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>
  • Lamourie
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamourie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamourie
    • Lamourie is located in Rapides Parish
  • Barbreck
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Whiteville
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Evergreen
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • 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>
  • Moreland
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
    • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
  • Poland
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poland
    • Poland is located in Rapides Parish
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Melder
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melder
      • Melder is located in Rapides Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melder <2>
    • Egg Bend
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egg Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
      • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Morrow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrow
      • Morrow is located in Saint Landry Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrow <2>

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Meridian) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Meridian. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9255, Longitude: -92.4054       In this case, the coordinates for Meridian have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Meridian, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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