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A visit to the Oddfellows Cemetery ...


The location of the Oddfellows 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 Oddfellows Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.5534°   (33° 33' 12")

Lon:   -88.0861°   (-88° 5' 9")

The Oddfellows Cemetery is located in Lamar County<2>.

The county seat for Lamar County is located in Vernon. Vernon lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north of the Oddfellows 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 Oddfellows Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Lamar 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 Oddfellows 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Oddfellows Cemetery.

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

    • Millport
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millport
      • Millport is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 970 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millport <4>
    • Kennedy
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy
      • Kennedy is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 421 people
    • Hightogy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightogy
      • Hightogy is located in Lamar County
    • Coal Fire
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Fire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Fire
      • Coal Fire is located in Pickens County
    • Ashcraft Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashcraft Corner
      • Ashcraft Corner is located in Fayette County
    • Stafford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford
      • Stafford is located in Pickens County
    • Belk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belk
      • Belk is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Ethelsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ethelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethelsville
      • Ethelsville is located in Pickens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 73 people
    • McShan
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McShan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McShan
      • McShan is located in Pickens County
    • Reform
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reform have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reform
      • Reform is located in Pickens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,546 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reform <4>
    • Macedonia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
      • Macedonia is located in Pickens County
    • Vernon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Vernon is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vernon <4>
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • New Hope
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hope
        • New Hope is located in Lowndes County (MS)
      • Stansel
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stansel
        • Stansel is located in Pickens County
      • Bell
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell
        • Bell is located in Pickens County
      • Caledonia
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caledonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caledonia
        • Caledonia is located in Lowndes County (MS)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,048 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Caledonia <4>
      • Fayette
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Old Town
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
        • Old Town is located in Fayette County
      • Bedford
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bedford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedford
        • Bedford is located in Lamar County
      • Columbus
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
        • Columbus is located in Lowndes County (MS)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,307 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbus <4>
      • Archer
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
        • Archer is located in Pickens County
      • Gordo
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordo
        • Gordo is located in Pickens County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,594 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordo <4>
      • Rossland City
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossland City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossland City
        • Rossland City is located in Fayette County
      • Kolola Springs
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kolola Springs
        • Kolola Springs is located in Lowndes County (MS)

    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 Oddfellows Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lamar County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Carrollton
    • Columbus
    • Gordo
      • Gordo lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Oddfellows Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gordo.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordo
    • Kennedy
    • Millport
    • Reform
      • Reform lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Oddfellows Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Reform.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reform
    • Vernon

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Oddfellows Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Eatman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eatman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eatman Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eatman Cemetery
    • Payne Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Payne Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Payne Chapel Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Payne Chapel Cemetery
    • Holly Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Grove Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Grove Cemetery
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Bell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bell Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bell Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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 Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Andrews Chapel Churchyard Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrews Chapel Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Andrews Chapel Churchyard Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrews Chapel Churchyard Cemetery
    • Andrews Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrews Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Andrews Chapel Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrews Chapel Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Bethlehem Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Church Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Church Cemetery
      • Phoenix Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phoenix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phoenix Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phoenix Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Higdon Memorial Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Higdon Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Higdon Memorial Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Higdon Memorial Cemetery
      • Canaan Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Canaan Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canaan Cemetery
      • Walnut Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
      • Rocky Ridge Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rocky Ridge Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Ridge Cemetery
      • Dorroh Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorroh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dorroh Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorroh Cemetery
      • Kennedy Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennedy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kennedy Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennedy Cemetery
      • Liberty Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • 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 Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive 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 Oddfellows Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #158463  (Oddfellows Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #158463 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: Millport
      • County: Lamar         Elev: 110
      • Location given for GNIS #158463 (Oddfellows 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 Lamar, 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 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 Oddfellows Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5534, Longitude: -88.0861       In this case, the coordinates for the Oddfellows 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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