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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Stonewall, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Stonewall and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Stonewall:
    • 32.282285, -93.822849
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Stonewall
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Stonewall ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Stonewall.

Within Louisiana, the name Stonewall is unique.

Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Dallas County
      • This Stonewall is located in Dallas County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<1> to the east of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Stonewall.
      • Lee County
      • This Stonewall is located in Lee County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the east of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Stonewall.
    • Arkansas
      • Greene County
      • This Stonewall is located in Greene County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Stonewall.
    • California
      • San Diego County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Stonewall [San Diego County].
    • Colorado
      • Chaffee County
      • This Stonewall is located in Chaffee County and lies 829 miles [1,334.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chaffee County community of Stonewall.
      • Las Animas County
      • This Stonewall is located in Las Animas County and lies 718 miles [1,155.5 km] to the west northwest of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Las Animas County community of Stonewall.
    • Florida
      • Duval County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Stonewall [Duval County].
    • Georgia
      • Cobb County
      • This Stonewall is located in Cobb County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Stonewall.
      • Fulton County
      • This Stonewall is located in Fulton County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km] to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Stonewall.
    • Kentucky
      • Bracken County
      • This Stonewall is located in Bracken County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bracken County community of Stonewall.
      • Scott County
      • This Stonewall is located in Scott County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km] to the northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Stonewall.
    • Manitoba
      • This Stonewall lies 1,245 miles [2,003.6 km]<1> to the north of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
    • Mississippi
      • Clarke County
      • This Stonewall is located in Clarke County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the east of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Stonewall.
      • DeSoto County
      • This Stonewall is located in DeSoto County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km] to the northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeSoto County community of Stonewall.
      • Harrison County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Stonewall [Harrison County].
      • Holmes County
      • This Stonewall is located in Holmes County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km] to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Stonewall.
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Stonewall.
    • North Carolina
      • Pamlico County
      • This Stonewall is located in Pamlico County and lies 999 miles [1,607.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pamlico County community of Stonewall.
    • Oklahoma
      • Pontotoc County
      • This Stonewall is located in Pontotoc County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pontotoc County community of Stonewall.
    • Tennessee
      • Smith County
      • This Stonewall is located in Smith County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Stonewall.
    • Texas
      • Gillespie County
      • This Stonewall is located in Gillespie County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gillespie County community of Stonewall.
    • Virginia
      • Alleghany County
      • This Stonewall is located in Alleghany County and lies 864 miles [1,390.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alleghany County community of Stonewall.
      • Appomattox County
      • This Stonewall is located in Appomattox County and lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km] to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Appomattox County community of Stonewall.
      • Augusta County
      • This Stonewall is located in Augusta County and lies 933 miles [1,501.5 km] to the east northeast of the Stonewall that is located in De Soto Parish.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Stonewall.
      • Rockingham County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Stonewall [Rockingham County].
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Stonewall [Kanawha County].
      • Raleigh County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Stonewall [Raleigh County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Stonewall ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Cut-off Junction
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cut-off Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cut-off Junction
    • Cut-off Junction is located in Caddo Parish
  • De Soto ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
    • De Soto is located in De Soto Parish
  • Deep Woods
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Woods
    • Deep Woods is located in Caddo Parish
  • Four Forks
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Forks
    • Four Forks is located in Caddo Parish
  • Hickory Place
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Place
    • Hickory Place is located in Caddo Parish
  • Keithville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keithville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keithville
    • Keithville is located in Caddo Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keithville <5>
  • Kickapoo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kickapoo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kickapoo
    • Kickapoo is located in De Soto Parish
  • King Forest
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Forest
    • King Forest is located in Caddo Parish
  • Live Oak
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Live Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak
    • Live Oak is located in Caddo Parish
  • Quail Ridge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Caddo Parish
  • Silver Pine Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Pine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Pine Village
    • Silver Pine Village is located in Caddo Parish
  • Staples
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples
    • Staples is located in Caddo Parish
  • Steeple Chase
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeple Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeple Chase
    • Steeple Chase is located in Caddo Parish
  • Summer Grove
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Grove
    • Summer Grove is located in Caddo Parish

How Far From Stonewall to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Stonewall to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Stonewall and extending to:

  • Mansfield, which is the Seat of De Soto Parish, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Stonewall to Mansfield, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 201 miles [323.5 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,045 miles [1,681.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take over two days, a buggy would take 41 days and walking would take 60 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,896 miles [11,098 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,621 miles [12,264.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,497 miles [8,846.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Stonewall) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Stonewall. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.2823, Longitude: -93.8228    
<2>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 Stonewall, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Stonewall could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong parish. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Stonewall to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 317.93 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.065 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 313.417 degrees.









 

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