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A visit to the Gilfield Cemetery ...


The location of the Gilfield 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 Gilfield Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.4426°   (32° 26' 33")

Lon:   -87.7753°   (-87° 46' 31")

The Gilfield Cemetery is located in Marengo County<2>.

The county seat for Marengo County is located in Linden. Linden lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the south of the Gilfield 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 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 Gilfield Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Marengo 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 Gilfield 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 Gilfield Cemetery.

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

    • Aigleville ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aigleville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aigleville
      • Aigleville is located in Marengo County
    • Gallion
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallion
      • Gallion is located in Hale County
    • Demopolis
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Providence
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
    • Prairieville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieville
      • Prairieville is located in Hale County
    • Pin Hook
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pin Hook
      • Pin Hook is located in Marengo County
    • Arcola
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Hale County
    • Linden
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Dayton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
      • Dayton is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Faunsdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faunsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faunsdale
      • Faunsdale is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faunsdale <5>
    • McDowell
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDowell
      • McDowell is located in Sumter County
    • Blue Lock ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Lock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Lock
      • Blue Lock is located in Marengo County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Griffins ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins
        • Griffins is located in Marengo County
      • Hugo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hugo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hugo
        • Hugo is located in Marengo County
      • Crenshaw ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crenshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crenshaw
        • Crenshaw is located in Marengo County
      • Cedahoma ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedahoma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedahoma
        • Cedahoma is located in Choctaw County
      • Beckleys ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckleys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckleys
        • Beckleys is located in Marengo County
      • Thomaston
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomaston
        • Thomaston is located in Marengo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 383 people
      • Forkland
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkland
        • Forkland is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 583 people
      • Freetown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
        • Freetown is located in Perry County
      • Uniontown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Myrtlewood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtlewood
        • Myrtlewood is located in Marengo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
      • Ellawhite
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellawhite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellawhite
        • Ellawhite is located in Perry County
      • The Village
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
        • The Village is located in Perry County
      • Newbern
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newbern have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbern
        • Newbern is located in Hale County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 174 people
      • Coatopa
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coatopa
        • Coatopa is located in Sumter 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 Gilfield Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marengo County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Gilfield 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Gilfield Cemetery.<6>

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

    • St. Luke Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Luke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Luke Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Luke Cemetery
    • Memorial Garden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Memorial Garden Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Memorial Garden Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Demopolis.
      • The Memorial Garden Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Demopolis Memorial Gardens
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Garden Cemetery
    • Memorial Garden
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memorial Garden is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Garden
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 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 Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • John the Baptist Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John the Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The John the Baptist Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John the Baptist Cemetery
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
    • Memorial Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Providence Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 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 Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Tabernacle Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tabernacle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tabernacle Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabernacle Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • St. Andrews Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Andrews Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrews Cemetery
      • Evening Star Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evening Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evening Star Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evening Star Cemetery
      • Allenville Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allenville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allenville Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allenville Cemetery
      • Jerusalem Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jerusalem Cemetery is located in the vicinity of Arcola
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
      • New Green Oak Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Green Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Green Oak Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Green Oak Cemetery
      • Old Green Oak Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Green Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Green Oak Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Green Oak Cemetery
      • Millers Chapel Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Millers Chapel Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millers Chapel Cemetery
      • Jefferson Smalls Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jefferson Smalls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jefferson Smalls Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jefferson Smalls Cemetery
      • St. Mathews Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mathews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Mathews Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mathews 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 Gilfield Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1730248  (Gilfield Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1730248 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: Old Spring Hill
      • County: Marengo         Elev: 94
      • Location given for GNIS #1730248 (Gilfield Cemetery)

    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 Marengo, 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 Gilfield Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4426, Longitude: -87.7753       In this case, the coordinates for the Gilfield Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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