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A visit to the Parsons Cemetery ...


The location of the Parsons 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 Parsons Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Parsons Cemetery

Lat:   35.9867°   (35° 59' 12")

Lon:   -90.4034°   (-90° 24' 12")

The Parsons Cemetery is located in Greene County<2>.

The county seat for Greene County is located in Paragould. Paragould lies just to the northwest of the Parsons Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

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

  • Pages specific to Arkansas:
  • Pages specific to Greene 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 Parsons 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Parsons Cemetery.

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

    • Red Onion
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Onion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Onion
      • Red Onion is located in Craighead County
    • Red Onion
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Onion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Onion
      • Red Onion is located in Dunklin County (MO)
    • Cockrum
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cockrum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cockrum
      • Cockrum is located in Dunklin County (MO)
    • Bard
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bard
      • Bard is located in Greene County
    • Lake View
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
      • Lake View is located in Craighead County
    • Monette
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Cardwell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell
      • Cardwell is located in Dunklin County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 633 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cardwell <4>
    • Paragould
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paragould have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paragould
      • Paragould is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 29,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paragould <4>
    • Arkmo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkmo
      • Arkmo is located in Dunklin County (MO)
    • Arkmo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkmo
      • Arkmo is located in Mississippi County
    • Leachville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leachville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leachville
      • Leachville is located in Mississippi County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leachville <4>
    • Black Oak
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Oak
      • Black Oak is located in Craighead County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Arbyrd
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arbyrd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbyrd
        • Arbyrd is located in Dunklin County (MO)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
      • Brookland
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Lake City
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
        • Lake City is located in Craighead County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,735 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake City <4>
      • Oak Grove Heights
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Heights
        • Oak Grove Heights is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,095 people
      • Pine Knot
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Knot
        • Pine Knot is located in Greene County
      • Rington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rington
        • Rington is located in Dunklin County (MO)
      • Rington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rington
        • Rington is located in Mississippi County
      • Marmaduke
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Manila
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
        • Manila is located in Mississippi County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,339 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manila <4>
      • Walcott
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walcott
        • Walcott is located in Greene County

    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 Parsons Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Greene County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Parsons 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 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Parsons Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Miller Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Coffman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coffman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coffman Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coffman Cemetery
    • Cochran Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cochran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cochran Cemetery is located in Dunklin County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cochran Cemetery
    • Macy Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Macy Cemetery is located in Craighead County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macy Cemetery
    • Burrow Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burrow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burrow Cemetery is located in Craighead County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burrow Cemetery
    • Parsell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parsell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parsell Cemetery is located in Dunklin County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parsell Cemetery
    • Linwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Pruets Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruets Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pruets Chapel Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruets Chapel Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Browns Chapel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Browns Chapel Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Chapel Cemetery
    • Sims Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sims Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sims Cemetery is located in Craighead County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sims Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Upper Cane Island Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Cane Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Upper Cane Island Cemetery is located in Craighead County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Cane Island Cemetery
      • Memorial Gardens
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Memorial Gardens is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Gardens
      • Center Hill Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • 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.
        • The Center Hill Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Hill Cemetery
      • Woods Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woods Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
      • Woods Chapel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • The Woods Chapel Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • The Woods Chapel Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Chapel in the Woods Baptist Church Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Chapel Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56898 <6>
      • Lower Cane Island Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Cane Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lower Cane Island Cemetery is located in Craighead County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Cane Island Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Sweet Moments Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweet Moments Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sweet Moments Cemetery is located in Craighead County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweet Moments Cemetery
      • Silverdale Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silverdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Silverdale Cemetery is located in Dunklin County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silverdale 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 Parsons Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #64868  (Parsons Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #64868 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: Dixie
      • County: Greene         Elev: 74
      • Location given for GNIS #64868 (Parsons Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.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 Arkansas' counties, including Greene, 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 Parsons Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9867, Longitude: -90.4034       In this case, the coordinates for the Parsons 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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