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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Midway Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Midway Cemetery (FG ID #24417)

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 Midway Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.8467°   (32° 50' 48")

Lon:   -85.5196°   (-85° 31' 10")

The Midway Cemetery is located in Chambers County<2>.

The county seat for Chambers County is located in LaFayette. LaFayette lies just to the east northeast of the Midway Cemetery .

Name Variations for Midway Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Midway Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Midway UMC Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 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 Midway Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Chambers 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 Midway 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 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Midway Cemetery.

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

    • Dudleyville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dudleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudleyville
      • Dudleyville is located in Tallapoosa County
    • LaFayette
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Camp Hill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Hill
      • Camp Hill is located in Tallapoosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 934 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camp Hill <5>
    • Waverly
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
      • Waverly is located in Chambers County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
    • Slaughters ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slaughters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slaughters
      • Slaughters is located in Tallapoosa County
    • The Bottle
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Bottle
      • The Bottle is located in Lee County
    • Chapel Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
      • Chapel Hill is located in Chambers County
    • Penton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penton
      • Penton is located in Chambers County
    • Agricola
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Agricola have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agricola
      • Agricola is located in Tallapoosa County
    • Frog Eye
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frog Eye
      • Frog Eye is located in Tallapoosa County
    • Cusseta
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cusseta have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cusseta
      • Cusseta is located in Chambers County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 122 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cusseta <5>
    • Roxana
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxana have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxana
      • Roxana is located in Lee County
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Gwen Mill
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gwen Mill
        • Gwen Mill is located in Lee County
      • Milltown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
        • Milltown is located in Chambers County
      • Dadeville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dadeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dadeville
        • Dadeville is located in Tallapoosa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,007 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dadeville <5>
      • Opelika
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Opelika have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Opelika
        • Opelika is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 31,135 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Opelika <5>
      • Daviston
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Five Points
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
        • Five Points is located in Chambers County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
      • Auburn
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
        • Auburn is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 68,343 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn <5>
      • Huguley
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huguley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huguley
        • Huguley is located in Chambers County
      • Fredonia
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
        • Fredonia is located in Chambers County
      • Red Level
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Level
        • Red Level is located in Chambers County
      • Truett
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Truett have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truett
        • Truett is located in Tallapoosa County
      • Loachapoka
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Ridgewood Village
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgewood Village
        • Ridgewood Village is located in Lee County
      • Abanda
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abanda
        • Abanda is located in Chambers County
      • Clackville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clackville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clackville
        • Clackville is located in Chambers County
      • Jacksons' Gap
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)

    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 Midway Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chambers County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Midway Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Antioch Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • St. John UMC Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • New Canaan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Canaan Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Canaan Cemetery
    • Dean - Shirley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean - Shirley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dean - Shirley Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean - Shirley Cemetery
    • McCord Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCord Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCord Cemetery
    • Sturkie Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sturkie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sturkie Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sturkie Cemetery
    • Finley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Waites Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Waites Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waites Cemetery
    • Harmony Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
    • New Harmony Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Harmony Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Harmony Cemetery
    • Old Harmony Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Harmony Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Harmony Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Smith - Willoughby Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith - Willoughby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith - Willoughby Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith - Willoughby Cemetery
      • Peace & Goodwill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peace & Goodwill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peace & Goodwill Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peace & Goodwill Cemetery
      • Poplar Springs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Poplar Springs Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Springs Cemetery
      • Blanton Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blanton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blanton Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blanton Cemetery
      • County Line Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The County Line Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Line Cemetery
      • Dudleyville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dudleyville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dudleyville Cemetery is located in Tallapoosa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dudleyville Cemetery
      • Langley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Langley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Langley Cemetery is located in Tallapoosa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Langley Cemetery
      • Fargason Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fargason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fargason Cemetery is located in Tallapoosa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fargason Cemetery
      • Spratling Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spratling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spratling Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spratling 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 Midway Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #147447  (Midway Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #147447 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: Camp Hill SE
      • County: Chambers         Elev: 238
      • Location given for GNIS #147447 (Midway Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #24417

    The official website for Chambers County: www.chamberscounty.com/

    The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Chambers, 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 Midway Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8467, Longitude: -85.5196    
    <4>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.
    <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.




 

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