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A visit to the Dry Creek Cemetery ...

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 Dry Creek Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Dry Creek Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   33.1143°   (33° 6' 51")

Lon:   -87.6697°   (-87° 40' 10")

The Dry Creek Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County<2>.

The county seat for Tuscaloosa County is located in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northeast of the Dry Creek Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Dry Creek Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Grants Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grants Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grants Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grants Creek Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Beale Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beale Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Liberty Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Robertson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Holly Springs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holly Springs Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Foster Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Foster Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Foster Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Foster Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Sylvan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • 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 Tuscaloosa County
  • Hawthorne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawthorne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawthorne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hawthorne Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Jones - Townsend Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones - Townsend Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones - Townsend Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones - Townsend Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Winn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Winn Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Romulus Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Romulus Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Romulus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Romulus Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • 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 Tuscaloosa County
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Wells Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • 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 Tuscaloosa County
    • Beautiful Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beautiful Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beautiful Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beautiful Zion Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Dodd Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dodd Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dodd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dodd Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Union Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Grove Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Sealy Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sealy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sealy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sealy Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Parham Ridge Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parham Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parham Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parham Ridge Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Hulls Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hulls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hulls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hulls Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Little Sandy Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Sandy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Sandy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Sandy Cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

  • Foster's
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Ralph
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Moundville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moundville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moundville
    • Moundville is located in Hale County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,497 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moundville <6>
  • Sahama Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sahama Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sahama Village
    • Sahama Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Ingleside Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ingleside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside Village
    • Ingleside Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Tuscaloosa
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Northport
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Coker
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coker
    • Coker is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 953 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coker <6>
  • Knoxville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
    • Knoxville is located in Greene County
  • Powers
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Powers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powers
    • Powers is located in Hale County
  • Buhl
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buhl have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buhl
    • Buhl is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • University
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Alberta City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta City
      • Alberta City is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Elrod
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elrod have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elrod
      • Elrod is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Duncanville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncanville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncanville
      • Duncanville is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Cottondale
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
      • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <6>
    • Holt
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
      • Holt is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Wood Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Village
      • Wood Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lake Front Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Front Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Front Village
      • Lake Front Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Mantua
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mantua. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mantua
      • Mantua is located in Greene County
    • Oak Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Village
      • Oak Village is located in Hale 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 Dry Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tuscaloosa County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Dry Creek Cemetery:

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 Dry Creek Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #148067  (Dry Creek Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #148067 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: Fosters
    • County: Tuscaloosa         Elev: 55
    • Location given for GNIS #148067 (Dry Creek Cemetery)

The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/

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 Tuscaloosa, 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 Dry Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1143, Longitude: -87.6697       In this case, the coordinates for the Dry Creek Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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