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A visit to the Memorial Park ...


The location of the Memorial Park 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 Memorial Park ...

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

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

Lat:   31.6968°   (31° 41' 48")

Lon:   -89.0506°   (-89° 3' 2")

The Memorial Park is located in Jones County<2>.

The county seat for Jones County is located in Laurel. Laurel lies just to the west of the Memorial Park .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start 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 Memorial Park:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Jones County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 19 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Memorial Park.

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

    • Antioch
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Jones County
    • Errata
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Errata have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Errata
      • Errata is located in Jones County
    • Laurel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Sandersville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandersville
      • Sandersville is located in Jones County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 721 people
    • Ellisville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Moss
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss
      • Moss is located in Jasper County
      • Moss has also been known as:
      • Mossville
    • Heidelberg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Amy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amy
      • Amy is located in Jones County
    • Soso
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soso
      • Soso is located in Jones County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
    • Ovett
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ovett
      • Ovett is located in Jones County
    • Vernon ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Vernon is located in Jasper County
    • Stafford Springs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford Springs
      • Stafford Springs is located in Jasper County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Vossburg
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vossburg
        • Vossburg is located in Jasper County
      • Stringer
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Waldrup ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldrup have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldrup
        • Waldrup is located in Jasper County
      • Kelona
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelona
        • Kelona is located in Jasper County
      • Acme ‑ Historic
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acme have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acme
        • Acme is located in Jasper County
      • Mulberry
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
        • Mulberry is located in Wayne County
      • Lake Como
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Como
        • Lake Como is located in Jasper 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 Memorial Park. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jones County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Memorial Park.<5>

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

    • Nora Davis Memorial Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Mt. Oral Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Oral Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Oral Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Oral Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Clark Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Fall Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fall Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fall Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • 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.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Myrick Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Myrick Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myrick Cemetery
    • Erratta Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Erratta Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Erratta Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erratta Cemetery
    • Windham Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Windham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Windham Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Windham Cemetery
    • Mt. Vernon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Vernon Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery
    • Providence Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Covington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Dennis Blackledge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dennis Blackledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dennis Blackledge Cemetery is located in Jones County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dennis Blackledge Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Laurel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Laurel Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Cemetery
      • Mill Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mill Creek Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Creek Cemetery
      • May Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The May Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May Cemetery
      • Sharon Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sharon Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Cemetery
      • Palestine Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palestine Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine Cemetery
      • Blackledge Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blackledge Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackledge Cemetery
      • Sandersville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sandersville Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandersville Cemetery
      • Old Sharon Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Sharon Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sharon Cemetery
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Currie Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Currie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Currie Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Currie Cemetery
      • Tucker Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
      • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Florence Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Florence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Florence Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Florence Cemetery
      • Choctaw Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Choctaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Choctaw Cemetery is located in Jones County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Choctaw 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 Memorial Park:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #673471  (Memorial Park Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #673471 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: Laurel East
      • County: Jones         Elev: 86
      • Location given for GNIS #673471 (Memorial Park Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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 Mississippi's counties, including Jones, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Memorial Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.6968, Longitude: -89.0506       In this case, the coordinates for the Memorial Park 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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