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Nearest Communities to Thornwell,
Listed Parish-By-Parish

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Thornwell, on a Parish-by-Parish basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Thornwell:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the northwest 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 north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring parishes in addition to 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 north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring parishes, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Thornwell.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Thornwell is located in Jefferson Davis Parish.

The following 7 parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson Davis Parish: Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline & Vermilion.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 105 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Thornwell. Of these communities, 84 are located in parishes other than Jefferson Davis Parish.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home parish for Thornwell (which is Jefferson Davis Parish), we list the parishes in alphabetical order and for each of those parishes, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Thornwell

For the following list, only those parishes that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Jefferson Davis Parish   (where Thornwell resides)
    • Parish Seat for Jefferson Davis:   Jennings
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Niblett
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niblett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niblett
        • Niblett is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Lake Arthur
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Arthur have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Arthur
        • Lake Arthur is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,736 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Arthur <4>
      • Welsh
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welsh have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welsh
        • Welsh is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,195 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Welsh <4>
      • Foremans Hall
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foremans Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foremans Hall
        • Foremans Hall is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Roanoke
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roanoke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
        • Roanoke is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roanoke <4>
      • Jennings
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings
        • Jennings is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,660 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jennings <4>
      • Lacassine
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacassine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacassine
        • Lacassine is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacassine <4>
      • Silverwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverwood
        • Silverwood is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Woodlawn
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
        • Woodlawn is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Pine Island
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Island
        • Pine Island is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Raymond
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
        • Raymond is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Hathaway
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hathaway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hathaway
        • Hathaway is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
      • Continue List   (9 more) ...
        • Fenton
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fenton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fenton
          • Fenton is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 349 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fenton <4>
        • Panchoville
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panchoville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panchoville
          • Panchoville is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • China
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for China have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for China
          • China is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Edna
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna
          • Edna is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Buller
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buller
          • Buller is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Gravel Point
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Point
          • Gravel Point is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Barnsdall
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnsdall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnsdall
          • Barnsdall is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
        • Elton
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elton
          • Elton is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elton <4>
        • Topsy
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Topsy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topsy
          • Topsy is located in Jefferson Davis Parish
  • Acadia Parish
    • Parish Seat for Acadia:   Crowley
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Mermentau
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermentau have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermentau
        • Mermentau is located in Acadia Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 621 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mermentau <4>
      • Morse
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morse
        • Morse is located in Acadia Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 803 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morse <4>
      • Evangeline
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evangeline have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evangeline
        • Evangeline is located in Acadia Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evangeline <4>
      • Midland
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
        • Midland is located in Acadia Parish
      • Whitehouse
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
        • Whitehouse is located in Acadia Parish
      • Egan
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Millerville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millerville
        • Millerville is located in Acadia Parish
      • Estherwood
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estherwood
        • Estherwood is located in Acadia Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,081 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Estherwood <4>
      • Oriza ‑ Historic
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oriza have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oriza
        • Oriza is located in Acadia Parish
      • Tortue
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tortue have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tortue
        • Tortue is located in Acadia Parish
      • Nezpique
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nezpique have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nezpique
        • Nezpique is located in Acadia Parish
      • Lodi ‑ Historic
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodi
        • Lodi is located in Acadia Parish
      • Continue List   (13 more) ...
        • Cartville ‑ Historic
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cartville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartville
          • Cartville is located in Acadia Parish
        • Iota
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iota
          • Iota is located in Acadia Parish
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,428 people
        • Lyons Point
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons Point
          • Lyons Point is located in Acadia Parish
        • Keystone
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
          • Keystone is located in Acadia Parish
        • Redich
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redich
          • Redich is located in Acadia Parish
        • Crowley
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Tepetate
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tepetate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tepetate
          • Tepetate is located in Acadia Parish
        • Ellis
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis
          • Ellis is located in Acadia Parish
        • Maxie
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxie
          • Maxie is located in Acadia Parish
        • Ebenezer
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer
          • Ebenezer is located in Acadia Parish
        • Frey
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frey
          • Frey is located in Acadia Parish
        • Judd
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judd have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judd
          • Judd is located in Acadia Parish
        • Mowata
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mowata have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowata
          • Mowata is located in Acadia Parish
  • Allen Parish
    • Parish Seat for Allen:   Oberlin
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Fontenot
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fontenot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontenot
        • Fontenot is located in Allen Parish
      • Coverdale
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coverdale
        • Coverdale is located in Allen Parish
      • Kinder
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kinder have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinder
        • Kinder is located in Allen Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,324 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kinder <4>
      • Lauderdale
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lauderdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lauderdale
        • Lauderdale is located in Allen Parish
      • Indian Village
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
        • Indian Village is located in Allen Parish
      • Emad
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emad have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emad
        • Emad is located in Allen Parish
      • Stanley
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
        • Stanley is located in Allen Parish
      • Le Blanc
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Le Blanc have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Le Blanc
        • Le Blanc is located in Allen Parish
      • Lyles
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyles have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyles
        • Lyles is located in Allen Parish
  • Calcasieu Parish
    • Parish Website:   www.cppj.net/
    • Parish Seat for Calcasieu:   Lake Charles
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Illinois Plant
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Illinois Plant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illinois Plant
        • Illinois Plant is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Hayes
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
        • Hayes is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayes <4>
      • Verret
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verret have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verret
        • Verret is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Bell City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
        • Bell City is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bell City <4>
      • Rossignol
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossignol have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossignol
        • Rossignol is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Bon Air
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Air have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Air
        • Bon Air is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Iowa
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa
        • Iowa is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,109 people
      • Holmwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holmwood
        • Holmwood is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Bellevue
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellevue have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellevue
        • Bellevue is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Chalkley
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalkley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalkley
        • Chalkley is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Manchester
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
        • Manchester is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Le Bleu
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Le Bleu have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Le Bleu
        • Le Bleu is located in Calcasieu Parish
      • Continue List   (19 more) ...
        • Harbor
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor
          • Harbor is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Chloe
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chloe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chloe
          • Chloe is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Hipple
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hipple have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hipple
          • Hipple is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Mallard Junction
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Junction
          • Mallard Junction is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Greinwich Village
          (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greinwich Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greinwich Village
          • Greinwich Village is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Hecker
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hecker have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hecker
          • Hecker is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Prairieland
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieland
          • Prairieland is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Goosport
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goosport have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goosport
          • Goosport is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Goss
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goss have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goss
          • Goss is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • University Place
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
          • University Place is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Bridge Junction
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridge Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridge Junction
          • Bridge Junction is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Lake Charles
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Ararat
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ararat
          • Ararat is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Moss Bluff
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moss Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss Bluff
          • Moss Bluff is located in Calcasieu Parish
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moss Bluff <4>
        • Newton
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton
          • Newton is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Belfield
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfield
          • Belfield is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Prien
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prien
          • Prien is located in Calcasieu Parish
        • Westlake
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake
          • Westlake is located in Calcasieu Parish
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,873 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westlake <4>
        • Gillis
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gillis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillis
          • Gillis is located in Calcasieu Parish
  • Cameron Parish
    • Parish Seat for Cameron:   Cameron
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Lowry
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lowry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowry
        • Lowry is located in Cameron Parish
      • Hacketts Corner
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hacketts Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hacketts Corner
        • Hacketts Corner is located in Cameron Parish
      • Gibbstown
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbstown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbstown
        • Gibbstown is located in Cameron Parish
      • Sweet Lake
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Lake
        • Sweet Lake is located in Cameron Parish
      • Grand Chenier
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Chenier have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Chenier
        • Grand Chenier is located in Cameron Parish
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grand Chenier <4>
      • North Island
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Island
        • North Island is located in Cameron Parish
      • Creole
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creole have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creole
        • Creole is located in Cameron Parish
      • Grand Lake
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Lake
        • Grand Lake is located in Cameron Parish
      • Oak Grove
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
        • Oak Grove is located in Cameron Parish
  • Evangeline Parish
  • Vermilion Parish
    • Parish Seat for Vermilion:   Abbeville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornwell   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornwell.
      • Laurents Point
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurents Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurents Point
        • Laurents Point is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Riceville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
        • Riceville is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Gueydan
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gueydan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gueydan
        • Gueydan is located in Vermilion Parish
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,328 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gueydan <4>
      • Florence Landing
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Landing
        • Florence Landing is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Wright
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
        • Wright is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Marceaux
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marceaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marceaux
        • Marceaux is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Mulvey
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulvey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulvey
        • Mulvey is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Leleux
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leleux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leleux
        • Leleux is located in Vermilion Parish
      • Cossinade
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cossinade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cossinade
        • Cossinade is located in Vermilion Parish

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Thornwell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Thornwell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.0985, Longitude: -92.7974       In this case, the coordinates for Thornwell have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

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 larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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