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A visit to the Old Union Cemetery ...


The location of the Old Union 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 Old Union Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.0613°   (32° 3' 40")

Lon:   -87.8867°   (-87° 53' 12")

The Old Union Cemetery is located in Marengo County<2>.

The county seat for Marengo County is located in Linden. Linden lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Old Union Cemetery .

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 Old Union 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 Old Union 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old Union Cemetery.

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

    • Sweet Water
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Water
      • Sweet Water is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
    • Aimwell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aimwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aimwell
      • Aimwell is located in Marengo County
    • Dixon's Mills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon's Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon's Mills
      • Dixon's Mills is located in Marengo County
    • Nanafalia
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanafalia
      • Nanafalia is located in Marengo County
    • Putnam
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Putnam
      • Putnam is located in Marengo County
    • Morvin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morvin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morvin
      • Morvin is located in Clarke County
    • Barrons ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barrons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrons
      • Barrons is located in Marengo County
    • Glover
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glover
      • Glover is located in Clarke County
    • Half Acre
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Acre
      • Half Acre is located in Marengo County
      • Former names for Half Acre:
      • Hell's Half Acre
      • Luther's Store
    • Campbell
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell
      • Campbell is located in Clarke County
    • Ellison ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellison
      • Ellison is located in Marengo County
    • Tompkinsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkinsville
      • Tompkinsville is located in Choctaw County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Lavaca
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lavaca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lavaca
        • Lavaca is located in Choctaw County
      • Myrtlewood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Thomasville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Atkeison
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkeison
        • Atkeison is located in Clarke County
      • Vineland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland
        • Vineland is located in Marengo County
      • Magnolia
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
        • Magnolia is located in Marengo County
      • Pennington
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington
        • Pennington is located in Choctaw County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 202 people
      • Blue Lock ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Choctaw City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choctaw City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choctaw City
        • Choctaw City is located in Choctaw County
      • Beckleys ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Cedahoma ‑ Historic
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Arlington
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
        • Arlington is located in Wilcox County
      • Linden
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)

    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 Old Union 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 Old Union 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 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Old Union Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Hoboken Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoboken Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hoboken Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoboken Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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 Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Old Liberty Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Liberty Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Liberty Cemetery
    • Pruitt Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pruitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pruitt Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pruitt Cemetery
    • Paynes Chapel Methodist Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paynes Chapel Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paynes Chapel Methodist Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paynes Chapel Methodist Cemetery
    • Aimwell Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aimwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aimwell Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aimwell Cemetery
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
    • Luker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Luker Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luker Cemetery
    • Lucker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lucker Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lucker Cemetery
    • Dixon Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dixon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dixon Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixon Cemetery
    • Pearson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pearson Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearson Cemetery
    • Nanafalia Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nanafalia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nanafalia Cemetery is located in Marengo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nanafalia Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Hickory Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
      • Bashi Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bashi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bashi Cemetery is located in Clarke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bashi Cemetery
      • Dunning Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dunning Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunning Cemetery
      • Robinson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Union Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
      • Mt. Mariah Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Mariah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Mariah Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Mariah Cemetery
      • Gibson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
      • Morrisette Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrisette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morrisette Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrisette Cemetery
      • Berry Chapel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Berry Chapel Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Chapel Cemetery
      • Beaver Creek Baptist Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver Creek Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beaver Creek Baptist Cemetery is located in Marengo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Creek Baptist 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 Old Union Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1867935  (Old Union Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1867935 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: Nanafalia
      • County: Marengo         Elev: 46
      • Location given for GNIS #1867935 (Old Union 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Old Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.0613, Longitude: -87.8867       In this case, the coordinates for the Old Union 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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