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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 Waskom (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 Waskom. 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/Parishes ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. 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/parishes instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties/parishes, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

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

Waskom is located in Harrison 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 Harrison County: Caddo (LA), Gregg, Marion, Panola, Rusk & Upshur.

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

  • Harrison County     (The home county of Waskom)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Jonesville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesville <2>
    • Elysian Fields
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Scottsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <2>
    • Karnack
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Uncertain
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Baldwin
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
      • Baldwin is located in Harrison County
    • Marshall
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Pope City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pope City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pope City
      • Pope City is located in Harrison County
    • Woodlawn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Harrison County
    • Nesbitt
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesbitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesbitt
      • Nesbitt is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 281 people
    • Hallsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsville
      • Hallsville is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,406 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hallsville <2>
    • Noonday
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noonday have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noonday
      • Noonday is located in Harrison County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Jefferson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,924 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <2>
    • Kellyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellyville
      • Kellyville is located in Marion County
    • Lodi
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Panola County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Panola
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panola
      • Panola is located in Panola County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Panola <2>
    • De Berry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Center Point ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Panola County
    • Beckville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Carthage
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Rusk County
    • Tatum
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Bossier Parish (LA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Bossier City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Parkland Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkland Village
      • Parkland Village is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Benton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,092 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benton <2>
    • Espanita Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Espanita Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Espanita Village
      • Espanita Village is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Red Chute
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Chute have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Chute
      • Red Chute is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Bodcau
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bodcau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bodcau
      • Bodcau is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Alden Bridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden Bridge
      • Alden Bridge is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Eastwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
      • Eastwood is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
    • Elm Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Caddo Parish (LA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Greenwood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Longwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood
      • Longwood is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Bethany
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Longwood Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood Village
      • Longwood Village is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Western Hills Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Western Hills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Hills Village
      • Western Hills Village is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Edgewood Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood Village
      • Edgewood Village is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Blanchard
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchard
      • Blanchard is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,116 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blanchard <2>
    • Spring Ridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Ridge
      • Spring Ridge is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Silver Pine Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Pine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Pine Village
      • Silver Pine Village is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • South Towne Heights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Towne Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Towne Heights
      • South Towne Heights is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Chateau Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chateau Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chateau Village
      • Chateau Village is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Summer Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Grove
      • Summer Grove is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Mooringsport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooringsport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooringsport
      • Mooringsport is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mooringsport <2>
  • De Soto Parish (LA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Waskom, with the one closest to Waskom listed first.
    • Stonewall
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Keachi
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keachi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keachi
      • Keachi is located in De Soto Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 300 people
    • Gloster
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloster
      • Gloster is located in De Soto Parish (LA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gloster <2>
    • Frierson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frierson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frierson
      • Frierson is located in De Soto Parish (LA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frierson <2>
    • Longstreet
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longstreet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longstreet
      • Longstreet is located in De Soto Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Longstreet <2>
    • Screamerville ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Screamerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamerville
      • Screamerville is located in De Soto Parish (LA)
    • Grand Cane
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Waskom ...

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 106 newspapers that have been published in the area around Waskom.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Waskom. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Waskom and those printed in the larger area surrounding Waskom.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> of Waskom.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Waskom:

Cemeteries Near Waskom ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Waskom.

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

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

  • Restland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Restland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restland Cemetery
  • Forest Park Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Forest Park Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Forest Park Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<4> to the east of Greenwood (LA).
    • The Forest Park Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Walden Ferry Road Cemetery
    • Whitworth Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Park Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2141248 <5>
  • Concord Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
  • Pine Grove Church of God in Christ Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Lester Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lester Cemetery
  • Strickland Springs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Draper Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Draper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Draper Cemetery
  • Republican Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Hightower Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • New Boggy Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Motley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Motley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Motley Cemetery
  • Long Ridge Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Ridge Cemetery
  • Continue List   (179 more) ...
    • Jernigan Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jernigan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jernigan Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Dean Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Waskom had a population of 207 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Waskom had a population of 2,150 people.

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

  • Jonesville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
    • Jonesville is located in Harrison County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesville <2>
  • Greenwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Bethany
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Longwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood
    • Longwood is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
  • Latex
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Latex have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latex
    • Latex is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
  • Flournoy
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flournoy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flournoy
    • Flournoy is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flournoy <2>
  • Elysian Fields
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Scottsville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
    • Scottsville is located in Harrison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <2>
  • De Berry
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Spring Ridge
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Ridge
    • Spring Ridge is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
  • Reisor
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reisor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reisor
    • Reisor is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
  • Blanchard
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchard
    • Blanchard is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,116 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blanchard <2>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Jewella ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewella have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewella
      • Jewella is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Mooringsport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooringsport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooringsport
      • Mooringsport is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mooringsport <2>
    • Keithville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keithville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keithville
      • Keithville is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keithville <2>

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

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

The official website for Harrison County: www.co.harrison.tx.us/

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Waskom) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waskom. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4767, Longitude: -94.0643       In this case, the coordinates for Waskom 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 Waskom, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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