Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

So far, we found very little information about Witchwood. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>

We've added Witchwood to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Witchwood, please Contact Us.

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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 Witchwood (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 Witchwood. 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 northeast corner of their home parish. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next parish to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the parish to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring parishes instead of the parish in which they lived:  their home parish contained property and probate records; the parish to the east contained birth and death records; the parish to the north 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.

Although our information shows that the community of Witchwood is historic, it would have been located within present day Rapides Parish.

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

The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of Rapides Parish: Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches & Vernon.

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

• Rapides Parish     (The home parish of Witchwood)
  • The following are listed by their distance from Witchwood, with the one closest to Witchwood listed first.
  • Loyd
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loyd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
    • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
  • Cheneyville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheneyville
    • Cheneyville is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheneyville <4>
  • Lecompte
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
    • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <4>
  • Echo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo
    • Echo is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Echo <4>
  • Whittington
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Whittington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
    • Whittington is located in Rapides Parish
  • Ruby
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby
    • Ruby is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ruby <4>
  • Forest Hill
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
    • Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 912 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <4>
  • Moreland
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
    • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
  • Woodworth
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodworth
    • Woodworth is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,139 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodworth <4>
  • Longleaf
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
    • Longleaf is located in Rapides Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longleaf <4>
  • Glenmora
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmora
    • Glenmora is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,301 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenmora <4>
  • McNary
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNary
    • McNary is located in Rapides Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
• Allen Parish
  • The following are listed by their distance from Witchwood, with the one closest to Witchwood listed first.
  • Pawnee
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pawnee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawnee
    • Pawnee is located in Allen Parish
  • Oakdale
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
    • Oakdale is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,500 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <4>
  • Bond
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bond. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bond
    • Bond is located in Allen Parish
  • Mab
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mab have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mab
    • Mab is located in Allen Parish
  • Ward
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ward. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
    • Ward is located in Allen Parish
  • Elizabeth
    (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Allen Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <4>
• Avoyelles Parish
  • The following are listed by their distance from Witchwood, with the one closest to Witchwood listed first.
  • Bunkie
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunkie
    • Bunkie is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie <4>
  • Eola
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
    • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Egg Bend
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Egg Bend. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
    • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Hessmer
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hessmer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hessmer
    • Hessmer is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 749 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hessmer <4>
  • Milburn
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburn
    • Milburn is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Enterprise
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
    • Enterprise is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Evergreen
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <4>
  • Gold Dust
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gold Dust. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Dust
    • Gold Dust is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Cottonport
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonport
    • Cottonport is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,867 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonport <4>
  • Mansura
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mansura
    • Mansura is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mansura <4>
  • Center Point
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
    • Center Point is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center Point <4>
  • Effie
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Effie
    • Effie is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Effie <4>
• Evangeline Parish
  • The following are listed by their distance from Witchwood, with the one closest to Witchwood listed first.
  • Turkey Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
    • Turkey Creek is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 464 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey Creek <4>
  • Saint Landry
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Landry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Landry
    • Saint Landry is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Landry <4>
  • Bayou Chicot
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Chicot
    • Bayou Chicot is located in Evangeline Parish
  • Pine Prairie
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Prairie
    • Pine Prairie is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,444 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Prairie <4>
  • Ville Platte
    (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ville Platte
    • Ville Platte is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,047 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ville Platte <4>
  • Reddell
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reddell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reddell
    • Reddell is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reddell <4>
  • Mamou
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mamou have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamou
    • Mamou is located in Evangeline Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,077 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mamou <4>
• Grant Parish
  • Creola
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creola
    • Creola is located in Grant Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
    • Creola has also been known as:
    • Creola village
• Saint Landry Parish
  • The following are listed by their distance from Witchwood, with the one closest to Witchwood listed first.
  • Morrow
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrow
    • Morrow is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrow <4>
  • Boretta
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boretta
    • Boretta is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Bayou Jack
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Jack
    • Bayou Jack is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Rosa
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosa
    • Rosa is located in Saint Landry Parish
  • Lebeau
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebeau have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebeau
    • Lebeau is located in Saint Landry Parish
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebeau <4>
  • Immaculata
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Immaculata have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Immaculata
    • Immaculata is located in Saint Landry Parish

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

Cemeteries Near Witchwood ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Witchwood.

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

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

• Stafford Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stafford Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stafford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Christians Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christians Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christians Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Oak Grove Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Griffin Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Mathews Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mathews Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mathews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Meeker Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meeker Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meeker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Duplissey Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplissey Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplissey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Johnson Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Spring Hill Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Linzay Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linzay Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linzay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Lecompte Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lecompte Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lecompte Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Wells Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
• Continue List   (192 more) ...
  • Booneville Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booneville Cemetery
    • The Booneville Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Booneville UMC Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2321211 <5>
  • Ballard Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ballard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ballard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Paul Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paul 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.

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

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

• Cheneyville
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheneyville
  • Cheneyville is located in Rapides Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheneyville <4>
• Loyd
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loyd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyd
  • Loyd is located in Rapides Parish
• Haas
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haas have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haas
  • Haas is located in Avoyelles Parish
• Lecompte
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lecompte have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lecompte
  • Lecompte is located in Rapides Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lecompte <4>
• Eola
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
  • Eola is located in Avoyelles Parish
• Bunkie
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunkie
  • Bunkie is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie <4>
• Lamourie
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamourie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamourie
  • Lamourie is located in Rapides Parish
• Egg Bend
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Egg Bend. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egg Bend
  • Egg Bend is located in Avoyelles Parish
• Poland
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poland
  • Poland is located in Rapides Parish
• Evergreen
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
  • Evergreen is located in Avoyelles Parish
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <4>
• Moreland
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
  • Moreland is located in Rapides Parish
• Barbreck
  (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barbreck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbreck
  • Barbreck is located in Saint Landry Parish
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  • Cottonport
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonport
    • Cottonport is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,867 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonport <4>
  • Mansura
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mansura
    • Mansura is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mansura <4>
  • Marksville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marksville
    • Marksville is located in Avoyelles Parish
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marksville <4>

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

Newspapers Published in Witchwood ...

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 33 newspapers that have been published in the area around Witchwood.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Witchwood, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Witchwood.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites 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 Witchwood:

• Websites specific to Louisiana
  • Jump to Cyndi's List
  • Jump to Family Search
  • Jump to Genealogy Trails
  • Website for the //www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources//Historical Resources/

• Pages specific to Rapides Parish
  • Jump to Cyndi's List
  • Jump to Family Search
  • Jump to Genealogy Trails

• Genealogy information for nearby parishes
  • Allen Parish
    • Jump to Cyndi's List
    • Jump to Family Search
    • Jump to Genealogy Trails
  • Avoyelles Parish
    • Jump to Cyndi's List
    • Jump to Family Search
    • Jump to Genealogy Trails
  • Evangeline Parish
    • Jump to Cyndi's List
    • Jump to Family Search
    • Jump to Genealogy Trails
  • Grant Parish
    • Jump to Cyndi's List
    • Jump to Family Search
    • Jump to Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Landry Parish
    • Jump to Cyndi's List
    • Jump to Family Search
    • Jump to Genealogy Trails

• Cemetery Information and Directories for Louisiana
  • Cemetery Junction: Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cyndi's List
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Rapides Parish
  • FamilySearch.org: Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Find-A-Grave: Home Page
  • Interment.net
  • Cemeteries of Louisiana
  • Cemeteries of Rapides Parish

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Rapides Parish: www.rppj.com/

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