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A visit to the Skidmore Cemetery ...


The location of the Skidmore 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 Skidmore Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.3973°   (34° 23' 50")

Lon:   -86.5858°   (-86° 35' 8")

The Skidmore Cemetery is located in Morgan County<2>.

The county seat for Morgan County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Skidmore 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 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 Skidmore Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Morgan 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore Cemetery.

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

    • Apple Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
      • Apple Grove is located in Morgan County
    • Ruth
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruth
      • Ruth is located in Marshall County
    • Ryan Crossroads
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryan Crossroads
      • Ryan Crossroads is located in Morgan County
    • Hog Jaw
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hog Jaw
      • Hog Jaw is located in Marshall County
    • Pine Lake Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Lake Village
      • Pine Lake Village is located in Marshall County
    • Briscoe
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briscoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briscoe
      • Briscoe is located in Morgan County
    • Hulaco
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hulaco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hulaco
      • Hulaco is located in Morgan County
    • Morgan City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan City
      • Morgan City is located in Morgan County
    • Florette
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florette
      • Florette is located in Morgan County
    • Joppa
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Arab
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arab
      • Arab is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,406 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arab <4>
    • Friendship
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Marshall County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Union Grove
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Grove
        • Union Grove is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Grove <4>
      • Grassy
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy
        • Grassy is located in Marshall County
      • Baileyton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Scant City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scant City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scant City
        • Scant City is located in Marshall County
      • Valhermoso Springs
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valhermoso Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valhermoso Springs
        • Valhermoso Springs is located in Morgan County
        • Former names for Valhermoso Springs:
        • Chunn Springs
        • White Sulphur Springs
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valhermoso Springs <4>
      • Lacey's Spring
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey's Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey's Spring
        • Lacey's Spring is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacey's Spring <4>
      • Eva
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eva have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eva
        • Eva is located in Morgan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 498 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eva <4>
      • Askea Grove
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Askea Grove
        • Askea Grove is located in Marshall County
      • Ferns Quarter ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferns Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferns Quarter
        • Ferns Quarter is located in Marshall County
      • Fairview
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
        • Fairview is located in Cullman County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 463 people
      • Whitesburg
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesburg
        • Whitesburg is located in Madison County
      • Winton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winton
        • Winton is located in Morgan County

    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 Skidmore Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Morgan County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Arab
      • Arab lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the Southeast (SE) of the Skidmore Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Arab.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arab

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Skidmore Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Forman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forman Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forman Cemetery
    • Crawford Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crawford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crawford Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crawford Cemetery
    • Compton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Compton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Compton Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Compton Cemetery
    • Lamons Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lamons Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamons Cemetery
    • Morrow Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morrow Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrow Cemetery
    • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Pine Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Ridge Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Ridge Cemetery
    • Prince Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prince Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prince Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prince Cemetery
    • Center Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Center Grove Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Grove Cemetery
    • Mt. Oak Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Oak Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Oak Cemetery
    • Pines Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pines Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pines Cemetery
    • Little Vine Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Vine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Vine Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Vine Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Ryan Memorial Gardens
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ryan Memorial Gardens is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Memorial Gardens
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • New Canaan Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Canaan Cemetery is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Canaan Cemetery
      • West Point Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The West Point Cemetery is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Point Cemetery
      • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Hebron Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hebron Cemetery is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Cemetery
      • Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Gilliam Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Gilliam Springs Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gilliam Springs Baptist Church Cemetery is located outside and to the north of Arab.
        • The Gilliam Springs Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Gilliam Springs Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Rescue Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rescue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rescue Cemetery is located in Morgan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rescue 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 Skidmore Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #126929  (Skidmore Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #126929 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: Newsome Sinks
      • County: Morgan         Elev: 193
      • Location given for GNIS #126929 (Skidmore Cemetery)

    The official website for Morgan County: www.co.morgan.al.us/

    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 Morgan, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Skidmore Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.3973, Longitude: -86.5858       In this case, the coordinates for the Skidmore 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.
    <6>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.




 

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