A visit to the New Canaan 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 New Canaan Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the New Canaan 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 New Canaan Cemetery

Lat:   33.8345°   (33° 50' 4")

Lon:   -87.0033°   (-87° 0' 11")

The New Canaan Cemetery is located in Walker County<2>.

The county seat for Walker County is located in Jasper. Jasper lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the west of the New Canaan Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the New Canaan Cemetery.<4>

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

• Empire Memorial Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Empire Memorial Cemetery
  • The Empire Memorial Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Empire Memorial Cemetery is located in Empire.
  • The Empire Memorial Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Empire Memorial Gardens
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1442863 <5>
• Little Vine Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Vine Cemetery
  • The Little Vine Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • The Little Vine Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2160589 <5>
• Mauldin Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mauldin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mauldin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Mauldin Cemetery is located in Walker County
• Phillips Freewill Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Freewill Cemetery
  • The Phillips Freewill Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • The Phillips Freewill Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Dilworth Church of God Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2174718 <5>
• Harmony Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Blount County
• Drummond Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drummond Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drummond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Drummond Cemetery is located in Walker County
• Corinth Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Cullman County
• Sipsey Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sipsey Cemetery
  • The Sipsey Cemetery is located in Walker County
• Burton Bend Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burton Bend Cemetery
  • The Burton Bend Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • The Burton Bend Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Burton Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #688178 <5>
• Arkadelphia Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arkadelphia Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arkadelphia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Arkadelphia Cemetery is located in Cullman County
• Shady Grove Church Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Church Cemetery
  • The Shady Grove Church Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • The Shady Grove Church Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Shady Grove Cemetery
• New Horizon Memorial Gardens
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Horizon Memorial Gardens
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Horizon Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The New Horizon Memorial Gardens is located in Jefferson County
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  • Antioch Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • Lawler Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lawler Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Good Hope Baptist Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Baptist Cemetery
    • The Good Hope Baptist Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Good Hope Baptist Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Robbins Crossroads.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1997926 <5>
  • Brewer Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brewer Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • McKinley Chapel Methodist Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKinley Chapel Methodist Cemetery
    • The McKinley Chapel Methodist Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • Sardis Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sardis Cemetery
    • The Sardis Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • The Sardis Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Riverside Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #26091 <5>
  • Union Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • 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 Jefferson County
  • Cold Springs Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cold Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cold Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cold Springs Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • Tidwell Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tidwell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tidwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tidwell Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Aaron Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aaron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aaron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Aaron Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • John Portzer Family Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Portzer Family Cemetery
    • The John Portzer Family Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • The John Portzer Family Cemetery has also been known as:
    • John Porter Family Cemetery
    • Porter Cemetery
    • Portzer Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #25611 <5>
  • Davis Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Narl Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Narl Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Narl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Narl Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Bibb Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bibb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bibb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bibb Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Cain Creek Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cain Creek Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Mt. Joy Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Joy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Joy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Joy Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • Dorsey Creek Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorsey Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorsey Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dorsey Creek Cemetery is located in Cullman County
  • McDonald Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Cullman County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the New Canaan Cemetery.

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

• Empire
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
  • Empire is located in Walker County
• Creel
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creel
  • Creel is located in Walker County
• Black Warrior Town ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Warrior Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Warrior Town
  • Black Warrior Town is located in Walker County
• Corner
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner
  • Corner is located in Jefferson County
• Red Hill
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill
  • Red Hill is located in Blount County
• Sipsey
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sipsey
  • Sipsey is located in Walker County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
• Arkadelphia
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Arkadelphia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkadelphia
  • Arkadelphia is located in Cullman County
• Sumiton
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumiton
  • Sumiton is located in Walker County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,330 people
  • Former names for Sumiton:
  • Commercial
  • Democrat
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sumiton <7>
• Robbins Crossroads
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins Crossroads
  • Robbins Crossroads is located in Jefferson County
• Powellville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellville
  • Powellville is located in Walker County
• Dora
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dora
  • Dora is located in Walker County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,979 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dora <7>
• Sayre
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayre
  • Sayre is located in Jefferson County
• Continue List   (18 more) ...
  • Baltimore ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baltimore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltimore
    • Baltimore is located in Cullman County
  • Burnwell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnwell
    • Burnwell is located in Walker County
  • Oakahalla
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakahalla
    • Oakahalla is located in Walker County
  • Reid's
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reid's. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid's
    • Reid's is located in Blount County
  • Colony
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
    • Colony is located in Cullman County
    • Estimated population in 2015: 273 people
  • Red Rock
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Rock
    • Red Rock is located in Walker County
  • Dovertown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dovertown
    • Dovertown is located in Walker County
  • Red Star
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Star have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Star
    • Red Star is located in Walker County
  • Wyatt
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyatt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt
    • Wyatt is located in Walker County
  • Warrior
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior
    • Warrior is located in Blount County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,190 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrior <7>
  • Burrows Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burrows Crossroads
    • Burrows Crossroads is located in Walker County
  • Cordova
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
    • Cordova is located in Walker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,820 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cordova <7>
  • Yerkwood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yerkwood
    • Yerkwood is located in Walker County
  • Quinton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quinton
    • Quinton is located in Walker County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quinton <7>
  • Media
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Media
    • Media is located in Jefferson County
  • Smoke Rise
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoke Rise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoke Rise
    • Smoke Rise is located in Blount County
  • Black Bottom
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Bottom
    • Black Bottom is located in Cullman County
  • Bremen
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
    • Bremen is located in Cullman County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bremen <7>

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 New Canaan Cemetery. The following communities are located in Walker County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Cordova
  • Cordova lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the New Canaan Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cordova.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
• Sumiton
  • Sumiton lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the New Canaan Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sumiton.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumiton

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 New Canaan Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Walker County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Blount County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cullman County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Fayette County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jefferson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Saint Clair County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Shelby County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Tuscaloosa County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Winston County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Alabama
  • Cemeteries of Walker County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Alabama
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Alabama
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Alabama
  • Cemeteries of Walker
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the New Canaan Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 New Canaan Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #142398  (New Canaan Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #142398 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: Sipsey
  • County: Walker         Elev: 179
  • Location given for GNIS #142398 (New Canaan Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Walker County: www.walkercounty.com/

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