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A visit to the Mount Zion Cemetery ...


The location of the Mt. Zion 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mt. Zion Cemetery

Lat:   32.8446°   (32° 50' 40")

Lon:   -87.7333°   (-87° 43' 59")

The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Hale County<2>.

The county seat for Hale County is located in Greensboro. Greensboro lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the southeast of the Mt. Zion 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 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Hale 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 Mt. Zion 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 19 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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

    • Akron
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Oak Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Sawyerville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawyerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyerville
      • Sawyerville is located in Hale County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sawyerville <4>
    • Eutaw
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Powers
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powers
      • Powers is located in Hale County
    • Knoxville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Greensboro
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Moundville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Ralph
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Phipps ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phipps have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phipps
      • Phipps is located in Hale County
    • Union
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
    • Clinton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton is located in Greene County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Forkland
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkland
        • Forkland is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 583 people
      • Rosemary
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
        • Rosemary is located in Hale County
      • Lizzieville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lizzieville
        • Lizzieville is located in Greene County
      • Foster's
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Boligee
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Arcola
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
        • Arcola is located in Hale County
      • Newbern
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • 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

    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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hale County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Akron New Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akron New Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Akron New Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akron New Cemetery
    • Sample Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sample Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sample Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sample Cemetery
    • Five Mile Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Five Mile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Five Mile Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Five Mile Cemetery
    • Mt. Hebron Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hebron Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    • Langham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Langham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Langham Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Langham Cemetery
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Harris Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
    • Williams Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williams Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Long Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Long Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
    • Springhill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springhill Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springhill Cemetery
    • Martin Mission Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Mission Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Mission Cemetery
    • Mileous Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mileous Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mileous Chapel Cemetery is located in Hale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mileous Chapel Cemetery
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Mays Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mays Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mays Cemetery
      • Robertson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Rhone Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rhone Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhone Cemetery
      • Concord Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Concord Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
      • Jackson Chapel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jackson Chapel Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Chapel Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • New Bethany Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Bethany Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethany Cemetery
      • St. Paul Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Paul Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
      • New Christian Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Christian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Christian Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Christian Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Curry Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Curry Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curry Cemetery
      • Martian Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Martian Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martian Cemetery
      • Macedonia Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Pruitt Springs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruitt Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pruitt Springs Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruitt Springs Cemetery
      • Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitsitt - Perry Cemetery
      • Havana Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Havana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Havana Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Havana Cemetery
      • Star of Bethlehem Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Star of Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Star of Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Hale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Star of Bethlehem 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #123426  (Mount Zion Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #123426 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: Sawyerville
      • County: Hale         Elev: 59
      • Location given for GNIS #123426 (Mount Zion 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 Hale, 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 obstructions 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8446, Longitude: -87.7333       In this case, the coordinates for the Mt. Zion 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.




 

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