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A visit to the Prospect Cemetery ...


The location of the Prospect 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 Prospect Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.0840°   (41° 5' 2")

Lon:   -78.8375°   (-78° 50' 15")

The Prospect Cemetery is located in Jefferson County<2>.

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Brookville. Brookville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Prospect Cemetery .

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 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 Prospect Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Jefferson 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 Prospect 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 18 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Prospect Cemetery.

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

    • Sykesville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sykesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sykesville
      • Sykesville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,107 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sykesville <4>
    • Reynoldsville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Stanley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
      • Stanley is located in Clearfield County
    • Sandy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
      • Sandy is located in Clearfield County
    • Pancoast
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pancoast
      • Pancoast is located in Jefferson County
    • Wishaw
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wishaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wishaw
      • Wishaw is located in Jefferson County
    • Troutville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troutville
      • Troutville is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 222 people
    • Helvetia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helvetia
      • Helvetia is located in Clearfield County
    • DuBois
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DuBois
      • DuBois is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,287 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for DuBois <4>
    • Falls Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Creek
      • Falls Creek is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 994 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falls Creek <4>
    • Red Mill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Mill
      • Red Mill is located in Jefferson County
    • Sandy Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Valley
      • Sandy Valley is located in Jefferson County
    • Continue List   (6 more) ...
      • Panic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panic
        • Panic is located in Jefferson County
      • Luthersburg
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Fuller
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fuller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
        • Fuller is located in Jefferson County
      • Big Run
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
        • Big Run is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 594 people
      • Treasure Lake
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Lake
        • Treasure Lake is located in Clearfield County
      • Rockton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockton
        • Rockton is located in Clearfield 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 Prospect Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Prospect Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Beulah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Reynoldsville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynoldsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reynoldsville Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynoldsville Cemetery
    • Soldier Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Soldier Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Soldier Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Soldier Hill Cemetery
    • Holy Trinity Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Trinity Cemetery
    • Shaffer Memorial Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shaffer Memorial Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 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 Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Marys Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Reynoldsville.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1111986 <6>
    • Lakelawn Memorial Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Lakelawn Memorial Park is located in Jefferson County
      • The Lakelawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Lakelawn Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakelawn Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45244 <6>
    • Rumbarger Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rumbarger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rumbarger Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rumbarger Cemetery
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • St. Michaels Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Salem UMC Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • The Salem UMC Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • The Salem UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
        • New Salem Cemetery
        • Salem Methodist Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem UMC Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46287 <6>
      • St. Catherines Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Catherines Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherines Cemetery
      • Beechwoods Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beechwoods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beechwoods Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beechwoods Cemetery
      • Morningside Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Moore Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moore Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • McClure Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McClure Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
      • Knoxdale Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • The Knoxdale Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • The Knoxdale Mt. Pleasant Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Knoxdale Cemetery
        • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knoxdale Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #173301 <6>
      • St. Adrian Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Adrian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Adrian Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Adrian Cemetery
      • Anita Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • The Anita Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anita Cemetery
      • Ridgemont Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgemont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ridgemont Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgemont Cemetery
      • Bowers Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowers Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowers Cemetery
      • Dressler Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dressler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dressler Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dressler 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 Prospect Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1184444  (Prospect Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1184444 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: Du Bois
      • County: Jefferson         Elev: 506
      • Location given for GNIS #1184444 (Prospect Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 Pennsylvania's counties, including Jefferson, 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' 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 Prospect Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0840, Longitude: -78.8375       In this case, the coordinates for the Prospect 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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