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A visit to the Saint John Cemetery ...


The location of the St. John Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the St. John Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. John Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. John Cemetery

Lat:   32.3671°   (32° 22' 1")

Lon:   -87.3597°   (-87° 21' 34")

The St. John Cemetery is located in Dallas County<2>.

The county seat for Dallas County is located in Selma. Selma lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the east of the St. John Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the St. John Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Dallas County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the St. John Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. John Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from St. John Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Browns
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns
      • Browns is located in Dallas County
    • Safford
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Safford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Safford
      • Safford is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Safford <4>
    • Massillon ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massillon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massillon
      • Massillon is located in Dallas County
    • Orrville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrville
      • Orrville is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrville <4>
    • Marion Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Junction
      • Marion Junction is located in Dallas County
    • Freetown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
      • Freetown is located in Perry County
    • Alberta
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Wilcox County
    • Harrell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrell
      • Harrell is located in Dallas County
    • The Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Perry County
    • Ellawhite
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellawhite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellawhite
      • Ellawhite is located in Perry County
    • Uniontown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Uniontown <4>
    • Gastonburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gastonburg
      • Gastonburg is located in Wilcox County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Crumptonia
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crumptonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crumptonia
        • Crumptonia is located in Dallas County
      • Catherine
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine
        • Catherine is located in Wilcox County
      • Faunsdale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faunsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faunsdale
        • Faunsdale is located in Marengo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faunsdale <4>
      • Crenshaw ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crenshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crenshaw
        • Crenshaw is located in Marengo County
      • Cahawba ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahawba
        • Cahawba is located in Dallas County
      • Suttle
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suttle
        • Suttle is located in Perry County
      • Thomaston
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomaston
        • Thomaston is located in Marengo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 383 people
      • Prairie Bluff ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Bluff
        • Prairie Bluff is located in Wilcox County
        • Prairie Bluff has also been known as:
        • Dale
        • Daletown
      • Dayton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
        • Dayton is located in Marengo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    Nearby communities with newspapers ...

    The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the St. John Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dallas County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The St. John Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the St. John Cemetery.<5>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from St. John Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Bell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • St. Chapter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Chapter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Chapter Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Chapter Cemetery
    • Long Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Long Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
    • New Vernon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Vernon Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Vernon Cemetery
    • Vernon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vernon Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vernon Cemetery
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
    • Martins Station Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martins Station Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martins Station Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martins Station Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Living Hope Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Living Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Living Hope Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Living Hope Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Asbury Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #21325 <6>
    • Christian Light Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christian Light Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Christian Light Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christian Light Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Barnes Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
      • Barnes Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 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.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Orrville Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orrville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Orrville Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orrville Cemetery
      • Hardy Young Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardy Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardy Young Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardy Young Cemetery
      • Fulton Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fulton Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulton Cemetery
      • Rasco Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rasco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rasco Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rasco Cemetery
      • Rasco Family Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rasco Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rasco Family Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rasco Family Cemetery
      • Marion Junction Community Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marion Junction Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marion Junction Community Cemetery is located in Dallas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marion Junction Community Cemetery

    For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

    Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the St. John Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #154733  (Saint John Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #154733 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Safford
      • County: Dallas         Elev: 57
      • Location given for GNIS #154733 (Saint John Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Dallas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the St. John Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3671, Longitude: -87.3597       In this case, the coordinates for the St. John Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
    <6>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.









 

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