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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 Onalaska (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 Onalaska. 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 Counties ...

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

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

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Onalaska is located in Polk County.

To see how the shape of Texas' counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Polk County: Angelina, Hardin, Liberty, San Jacinto, Trinity & Tyler.

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

  • Polk County     (The home county of Onalaska)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Bold Springs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bold Springs
      • Bold Springs is located in Polk County
    • West Livingston
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Livingston
      • West Livingston is located in Polk County
    • Livingston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <2>
    • Leggett
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leggett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
      • Leggett is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leggett <2>
    • Swartout ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swartout have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swartout
      • Swartout is located in Polk County
    • Seven Oaks
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
      • Seven Oaks is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Goodrich
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodrich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodrich
      • Goodrich is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodrich <2>
    • Moscow
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <2>
    • Corrigan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Schwab City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schwab City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schwab City
      • Schwab City is located in Polk County
    • Camden
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
      • Camden is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <2>
    • Skinner Town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinner Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinner Town
      • Skinner Town is located in Polk County
    • Lily Island
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lily Island
      • Lily Island is located in Polk County
  • Houston County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Holly
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly
      • Holly is located in Houston County
    • Lovelady
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovelady have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovelady
      • Lovelady is located in Houston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 623 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lovelady <2>
  • Liberty County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Africa ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Africa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Africa
      • Africa is located in Liberty County
    • Rayburn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayburn
      • Rayburn is located in Liberty County
    • Romayor
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romayor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romayor
      • Romayor is located in Liberty County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Romayor <2>
    • Big Thicket Creekmore Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Thicket Creekmore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Thicket Creekmore Village
      • Big Thicket Creekmore Village is located in Liberty County
  • San Jacinto County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Point Blank
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Oakhurst
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakhurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakhurst
      • Oakhurst is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakhurst <2>
    • Coldspring
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coldspring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldspring
      • Coldspring is located in San Jacinto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 950 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coldspring <2>
    • Laurel Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Hill
      • Laurel Hill is located in San Jacinto County
    • Evergreen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in San Jacinto County
    • Shepherd
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd
      • Shepherd is located in San Jacinto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,424 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherd <2>
    • Magnolia
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in San Jacinto County
  • Trinity County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Chita
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chita
      • Chita is located in Trinity County
    • Woodlake
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Trinity County
    • Sumpter ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sumpter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumpter
      • Sumpter is located in Trinity County
    • Groveton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Glendale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Trinity County
    • Mill Town
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Town
      • Mill Town is located in Trinity County
    • Trinity
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Lacy
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacy
      • Lacy is located in Trinity County
      • Lacy has also been known as:
      • Lacey
    • Friday
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friday
      • Friday is located in Trinity County
    • Helmic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helmic
      • Helmic is located in Trinity County
    • Pennington
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington
      • Pennington is located in Trinity County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pennington <2>
    • Apple Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Springs
      • Apple Springs is located in Trinity County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Apple Springs <2>
  • Tyler County
    • Peach Tree Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Tree Village
      • Peach Tree Village is located in Tyler County
  • Walker County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Onalaska, with the one closest to Onalaska listed first.
    • Dodge
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge
      • Dodge is located in Walker County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodge <2>
    • Riverside
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Walker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 547 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverside <2>
    • Kittrell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittrell
      • Kittrell is located in Walker County
    • Elmina
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmina
      • Elmina is located in Walker County
    • Huntsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • New Waverly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Waverly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Waverly
      • New Waverly is located in Walker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,073 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Waverly <2>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Onalaska ...

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 54 newspapers that have been published in the area around Onalaska.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Onalaska. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Onalaska and those printed in the larger area surrounding Onalaska.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 29 miles [46.7 km]<4> of Onalaska.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Onalaska:

Cemeteries Near Onalaska ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Onalaska.

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

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

  • St. Andrew Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrew Cemetery
  • Wright Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wright Cemetery
  • Robinett Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinett Cemetery
  • Liberty Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
  • Robinson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • McGown Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGown Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Harrell Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrell Cemetery
  • Mt. Capers Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Carter Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
  • Greenfield Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (125 more) ...
    • Community Relief Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Community Relief Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Community Relief Cemetery
    • Center Hill Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Hill Cemetery
    • Old City Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)

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.<6>

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

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

  • Point Blank
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Colita
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colita
    • Colita is located in Polk County
  • Livingston
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
    • Livingston is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,503 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <2>
  • Leggett
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leggett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
    • Leggett is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leggett <2>
  • Coldspring
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coldspring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldspring
    • Coldspring is located in San Jacinto County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 950 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coldspring <2>
  • Seven Oaks
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
    • Seven Oaks is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
  • Carmona
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmona
    • Carmona is located in Polk County
  • Josserand
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Josserand have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Josserand
    • Josserand is located in Trinity County
  • Goodrich
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodrich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodrich
    • Goodrich is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodrich <2>
  • Dodge
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge
    • Dodge is located in Walker County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodge <2>
  • Groveton
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
  • Riverside
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
    • Riverside is located in Walker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 547 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverside <2>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Evergreen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in San Jacinto County
    • Moscow
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <2>
    • Saron
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saron
      • Saron is located in Trinity County

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

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

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>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- Onalaska) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Onalaska. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8080, Longitude: -95.1059       In this case, the coordinates for Onalaska have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>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 Onalaska, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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