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A visit to the Zion Hill Cemetery ...


The location of the Zion Hill 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 Zion Hill Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.1657°   (34° 9' 56")

Lon:   -86.3700°   (-86° 22' 12")

The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Marshall County<2>.

The county seat for Marshall County is located in Guntersville. Guntersville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Zion Hill 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 helpful 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 Zion Hill Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Marshall 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 Zion Hill 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 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Zion Hill Cemetery.

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

    • Highmound
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highmound
      • Highmound is located in Blount County
    • Douglas
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas
      • Douglas is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
    • McLarty
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLarty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLarty
      • McLarty is located in Blount County
    • Snead
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snead
      • Snead is located in Blount County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 837 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Snead <4>
    • Bowen ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowen
      • Bowen is located in Marshall County
    • Bright Star
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bright Star have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Star
      • Bright Star is located in Blount County
    • Craig
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craig have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craig
      • Craig is located in Blount County
    • Big Spring ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Spring
      • Big Spring is located in Marshall County
    • Horton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horton
      • Horton is located in Marshall County
    • Hyatt
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyatt
      • Hyatt is located in Marshall County
    • Fowler ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fowler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fowler
      • Fowler is located in Blount County
    • Wynnville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wynnville
      • Wynnville is located in Blount County
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Clarence
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarence
        • Clarence is located in Blount County
      • Susan Moore
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susan Moore
        • Susan Moore is located in Blount County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 797 people
      • Bartlett ‑ Historic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bartlett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartlett
        • Bartlett is located in Marshall County
      • Brooksville
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooksville
        • Brooksville is located in Blount County
      • Walnut Grove
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
        • Walnut Grove is located in Etowah County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 692 people
      • Summit
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit
        • Summit is located in Blount County
      • Fridays Crossing
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fridays Crossing
        • Fridays Crossing is located in Blount County
      • Liberty
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
        • Liberty is located in Blount County
      • Royal
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal
        • Royal is located in Blount County
      • Bird ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bird have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bird
        • Bird is located in Blount County
      • Altoona
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altoona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
        • Altoona is located in Etowah County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altoona <4>
      • Askea Grove
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Askea Grove
        • Askea Grove is located in Marshall County
      • Aurora
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
        • Aurora is located in Etowah County
      • Greer ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greer
        • Greer is located in Etowah County
      • Rabbit Town
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rabbit Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabbit Town
        • Rabbit Town is located in Marshall County
      • Gregory
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gregory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gregory
        • Gregory is located in Marshall County

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Zion Hill Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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 Blount County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Nixons Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nixons Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nixons Chapel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nixons Chapel Cemetery
    • Douglas Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Douglas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Douglas Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Douglas Cemetery
    • Gunter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gunter Cemetery is located in Blount County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gunter Cemetery
    • New Clear Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Clear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Clear Creek Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Clear Creek Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Nesmith Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nesmith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nesmith Cemetery is located in Blount County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nesmith Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Blount County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Hebron Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    • Clear Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clear Creek Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clear Creek Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Brooksville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • The Brooksville Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • The Brooksville Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Brooksville Baptist Church Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooksville Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #590261 <6>
      • Dickson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
      • Alldredge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alldredge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Alldredge Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alldredge Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • Rock Springs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rock Springs Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Springs Cemetery
      • Cox Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Ebell Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebell Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebell Cemetery
      • Sivley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sivley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sivley Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sivley Cemetery
      • Lamb Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • The Lamb Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lamb Cemetery is located in the vicinity of Clarence
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamb Cemetery
      • Bird Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bird Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bird Cemetery is located in Blount County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bird 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 Zion Hill Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #147512  (Zion Hill Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #147512 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: Douglas
      • County: Marshall         Elev: 270
      • Location given for GNIS #147512 (Zion Hill Cemetery)

    The official website for Marshall County: www.marshallco.org/www/

    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 Marshall, 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 Zion Hill Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1657, Longitude: -86.3700       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion Hill 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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