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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 Napoleonville (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 Napoleonville. 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 southwest corner of their home parish. During their lives, most doctors were in the next parish to the west. 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 west 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.

Napoleonville is located in Assumption Parish and is the Parish Seat.

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 Assumption Parish: Ascension, Iberia, Iberville, Lafourche, Saint James, Saint Martin, Saint Mary & Terrebonne.

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

  • Assumption Parish     (The home parish of Napoleonville)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Ratliff
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratliff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratliff
      • Ratliff is located in Assumption Parish
    • Munsons
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munsons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munsons
      • Munsons is located in Assumption Parish
    • Glenwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Assumption Parish
    • Elm Hall
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Hall
      • Elm Hall is located in Assumption Parish
    • Enola
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enola
      • Enola is located in Assumption Parish
    • Madewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madewood
      • Madewood is located in Assumption Parish
    • Bertie
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertie
      • Bertie is located in Assumption Parish
    • Wildwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
      • Wildwood is located in Assumption Parish
    • Plattenville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattenville
      • Plattenville is located in Assumption Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plattenville <2>
    • Brusle Saint Vincent
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brusle Saint Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brusle Saint Vincent
      • Brusle Saint Vincent is located in Assumption Parish
    • Ingleside
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingleside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside
      • Ingleside is located in Assumption Parish
    • Bellewood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellewood
      • Bellewood is located in Assumption Parish
  • Ascension Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Barton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
      • Barton is located in Ascension Parish
    • Donaldsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldsonville
      • Donaldsonville is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,638 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donaldsonville <2>
    • Darrow
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darrow
      • Darrow is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darrow <2>
    • Aben
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aben
      • Aben is located in Ascension Parish
      • Aben has also been known as:
      • Abend
    • Cofield
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cofield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
      • Cofield is located in Ascension Parish
    • Burnside
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Geismar
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geismar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geismar
      • Geismar is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geismar <2>
    • Sorrento
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorrento
      • Sorrento is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sorrento <2>
    • Gonzales
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gonzales
      • Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,245 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gonzales <2>
    • Brittany
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittany
      • Brittany is located in Ascension Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brittany <2>
    • Cornerview
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornerview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerview
      • Cornerview is located in Ascension Parish
    • Dutch Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Town
      • Dutch Town is located in Ascension Parish
  • East Baton Rouge Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Burtville ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burtville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burtville
      • Burtville is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Gardere
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardere
      • Gardere is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Oak Hills Place
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hills Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hills Place
      • Oak Hills Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Perkins Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perkins Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perkins Village
      • Perkins Village is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Village Saint George
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Saint George
      • Village Saint George is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
    • Old Jefferson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Jefferson
      • Old Jefferson is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Iberville Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • White Castle
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Castle
      • White Castle is located in Iberville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,640 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Castle <2>
    • Carville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carville
      • Carville is located in Iberville Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carville <2>
    • Bayou Goula
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Saint Gabriel
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Sunshine
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
      • Sunshine is located in Iberville Parish
    • Iberville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iberville
      • Iberville is located in Iberville Parish
    • Indian Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Iberville Parish
    • Plaquemine
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaquemine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plaquemine
      • Plaquemine is located in Iberville Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,384 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plaquemine <2>
    • Morrisonville ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisonville
      • Morrisonville is located in Iberville Parish
  • Lafourche Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Chackbay
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chackbay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chackbay
      • Chackbay is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Thibodaux
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thibodaux have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thibodaux
      • Thibodaux is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,411 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thibodaux <2>
    • Acadia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acadia
      • Acadia is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Kraemer
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kraemer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kraemer
      • Kraemer is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kraemer <2>
    • Bayou Blue
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Blue
      • Bayou Blue is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Godchaux
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Godchaux have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Godchaux
      • Godchaux is located in Lafourche Parish
    • Raceland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raceland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raceland
      • Raceland is located in Lafourche Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raceland <2>
    • Raceland Junction
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raceland Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raceland Junction
      • Raceland Junction is located in Lafourche Parish
  • Livingston Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • French Settlement
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Port Vincent
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Vincent
      • Port Vincent is located in Livingston Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
  • Saint James Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Lagan
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lagan
      • Lagan is located in Saint James Parish
    • Saint James
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Burton Lane
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton Lane
      • Burton Lane is located in Saint James Parish
    • Chatman Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatman Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatman Town
      • Chatman Town is located in Saint James Parish
    • Free Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Free Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Town
      • Free Town is located in Saint James Parish
    • Convent
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Uncle Sam
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uncle Sam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uncle Sam
      • Uncle Sam is located in Saint James Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Uncle Sam <2>
    • Hester
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hester
      • Hester is located in Saint James Parish
    • North Vacherie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Vacherie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Vacherie
      • North Vacherie is located in Saint James Parish
    • Paulina
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paulina have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulina
      • Paulina is located in Saint James Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paulina <2>
    • South Vacherie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Vacherie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Vacherie
      • South Vacherie is located in Saint James Parish
    • Vacherie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
  • Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Wallace
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
    • Mount Airy
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Airy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Airy
      • Mount Airy is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Airy <2>
    • Garyville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garyville
      • Garyville is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garyville <2>
    • Edgard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Reserve
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reserve have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reserve
      • Reserve is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reserve <2>
  • Saint Martin Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Bayou Geneve
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Geneve have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Geneve
      • Bayou Geneve is located in Saint Martin Parish
    • Stephenville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephenville
      • Stephenville is located in Saint Martin Parish
  • Saint Mary Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Morgan City Beach
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan City Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan City Beach
      • Morgan City Beach is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Amelia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Fairville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairville
      • Fairville is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Morgan City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Berwick
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
      • Berwick is located in Saint Mary Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,324 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwick <2>
    • Wilsons Landing
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilsons Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsons Landing
      • Wilsons Landing is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Bayou Vista
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Patterson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Calumet
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calumet
      • Calumet is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Verdunville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verdunville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verdunville
      • Verdunville is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Ricohoc
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricohoc have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricohoc
      • Ricohoc is located in Saint Mary Parish
    • Irish Bend
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irish Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irish Bend
      • Irish Bend is located in Saint Mary Parish
  • Terrebonne Parish
    • The following are listed by their distance from Napoleonville, with the one closest to Napoleonville listed first.
    • Donner
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donner
      • Donner is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donner <2>
    • Gibson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson
      • Gibson is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gibson <2>
    • Chacahoula
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chacahoula have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chacahoula
      • Chacahoula is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Schriever
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schriever have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schriever
      • Schriever is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Schriever <2>
    • Magnolia Plantation
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Plantation
      • Magnolia Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Minerva Plantation
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minerva Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minerva Plantation
      • Minerva Plantation is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Gray
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
      • Gray is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <2>
    • Ardoyne
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardoyne
      • Ardoyne is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Broadmoor
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broadmoor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadmoor
      • Broadmoor is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Bayou Cane
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Cane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Cane
      • Bayou Cane is located in Terrebonne Parish
    • Houma
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houma
      • Houma is located in Terrebonne Parish
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 32,467 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Houma <2>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Napoleonville ...

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 43 newspapers that have been published in the area around Napoleonville.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Napoleonville. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Napoleonville and those printed in the larger area surrounding Napoleonville.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> of Napoleonville.

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 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 Napoleonville:

Cemeteries Near Napoleonville ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Napoleonville.

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

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

  • Christ Episcopal Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Episcopal Cemetery
  • Evening Star Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Woodlawn UMC Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Pugh Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • St. Augustine Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Augustine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Augustine Cemetery
  • Virginia Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Virginia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virginia Cemetery
  • Christ Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
  • St. Philomena Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • St. Martins Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Martins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Martins Cemetery
  • St. Jules Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Jules Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Jules Cemetery
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    • Emanuel Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanuel Cemetery
    • Celestin Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Celestin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Celestin Cemetery
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary 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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Napoleonville had a population of 723 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Napoleonville had a population of 575 people.

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

  • Bertie
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertie
    • Bertie is located in Assumption Parish
  • Plattenville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattenville
    • Plattenville is located in Assumption Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plattenville <2>
  • Albemarle
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albemarle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albemarle
    • Albemarle is located in Assumption Parish
  • Paincourtville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Belle Rose
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Labadieville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Labadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Labadieville
    • Labadieville is located in Assumption Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Labadieville <2>
  • Geary ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geary
    • Geary is located in Ascension Parish
  • Donaldsonville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldsonville
    • Donaldsonville is located in Ascension Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,638 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donaldsonville <2>
  • Smoke Bend
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoke Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoke Bend
    • Smoke Bend is located in Ascension Parish
  • Saint James
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Welcome
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welcome have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
    • Welcome is located in Saint James Parish
  • Central
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
    • Central is located in Saint James Parish
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    • White Hall
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Saint James Parish
    • Union
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Saint James Parish
    • Lauderdale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lauderdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lauderdale
      • Lauderdale is located in Saint James Parish

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Napoleonville. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Napoleonville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Napoleonville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.9383, Longitude: -91.0264       In this case, the coordinates for Napoleonville 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 Napoleonville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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