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A visit to the Park Head Cemetery ...


The location of the Park Head 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 Park Head Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.6545°   (39° 39' 16")

Lon:   -78.0475°   (-78° 2' 50")

The Park Head Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Hagerstown. Hagerstown lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the east of the Park Head 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 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 Park Head Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 Park Head 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Park Head Cemetery.

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

    • Cherry Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Run
      • Cherry Run is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Big Pool
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Pool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Pool
      • Big Pool is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Pool <4>
    • Sleepy Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Creek
      • Sleepy Creek is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Clear Spring
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Hedgesville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Little Georgetown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Georgetown
      • Little Georgetown is located in Berkeley County (WV)
    • Hancock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Hancock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancock
      • Hancock is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Bath
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bath have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
      • Bath is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 587 people
    • Berryville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
      • Berryville is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Falling Waters
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Warfordsburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Bedington
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedington
        • Bedington is located in Berkeley County (WV)
      • Wilson - Conococheague
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Covalt
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covalt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covalt
        • Covalt is located in Fulton County (PA)
      • Williamsport
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
        • Williamsport is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,074 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsport <4>
      • Welsh Run
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welsh Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welsh Run
        • Welsh Run is located in Franklin County (PA)
      • Huyett
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huyett
        • Huyett is located in Washington County
      • Dott
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dott have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dott
        • Dott is located in Fulton County (PA)
      • Martinsburg
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Mercersburg
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Websters Mill
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Websters Mill
        • Websters Mill is located in Fulton County (PA)
      • Pearre
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearre
        • Pearre is located in Washington County
      • Swan Pond
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Pond
        • Swan Pond is located in Berkeley County (WV)
      • Halfway
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
        • Halfway is located in Washington County
      • Cove Gap
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Gap
        • Cove Gap is located in Franklin County (PA)

    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 Park Head Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Park Head Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Park Head Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Bethel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles 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 Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Orchard Ridge Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orchard Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Orchard Ridge Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orchard Ridge Cemetery
    • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chestnut Grove Cemetery is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    • Snyders Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snyders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Snyders Cemetery is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snyders Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Graveyard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Graveyard is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Graveyard
    • Stone Bridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Bridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Bridge Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Bridge Cemetery
    • Green Spring Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Spring Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Spring Cemetery
    • Mahnes Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mahnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mahnes Cemetery is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mahnes Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Morgan County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Johnsontown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnsontown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnsontown Cemetery is located in Berkeley County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnsontown Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Riverview Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riverview Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Cemetery
      • Alpine Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alpine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Alpine Cemetery is located in Morgan County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alpine Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 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 Morgan County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Providence Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Providence Cemetery is located in Berkeley County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
      • Pittman Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pittman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pittman Cemetery is located in Berkeley County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pittman Cemetery
      • Allensville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allensville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allensville Cemetery is located in Berkeley County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allensville Cemetery
      • Little Georgetown Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Little Metropolitan Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Metropolitan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Little Metropolitan Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Metropolitan Cemetery
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Rose Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rose Hill Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Clear Spring.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #81437 <6>
      • Union Bethel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union Bethel Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Bethel 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 Park Head Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1713673  (Park Head Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1713673 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: Cherry Run
      • County: Washington         Elev: 135
      • Location given for GNIS #1713673 (Park Head Cemetery)

    The official website for Washington County: www.washco-md.net/

    The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 Maryland's counties, including Washington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Park Head Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6545, Longitude: -78.0475       In this case, the coordinates for the Park Head 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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