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A visit to the Council Cemetery ...


The location of the Council 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 Council Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.3609°   (35° 21' 39")

Lon:   -93.9005°   (-93° 54' 1")

The Council Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

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 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 Council Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Arkansas:
  • Pages specific to Franklin 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 Council 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 Council Cemetery.

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

    • Donald ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donald have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donald
      • Donald is located in Franklin County
    • Ratcliff
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratcliff
      • Ratcliff is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 182 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ratcliff <4>
    • Branch
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
      • Branch is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branch <4>
    • Caulksville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caulksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caulksville
      • Caulksville is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
    • Cecil
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cecil have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cecil
      • Cecil is located in Franklin County
    • Carbon City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon City
      • Carbon City is located in Logan County
    • Webb City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webb City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webb City
      • Webb City is located in Franklin County
    • Charleston
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charleston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
      • Charleston is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,500 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Charleston <4>
    • Denning
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denning have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denning
      • Denning is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Altus
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Ozark
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
      • Ozark is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,626 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ozark <4>
    • Paris
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Alix
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alix have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alix
        • Alix is located in Franklin County
      • Ursula
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ursula
        • Ursula is located in Sebastian County
      • Wiederkehr Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiederkehr Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiederkehr Village
        • Wiederkehr Village is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 48 people
      • Felkner Town
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Felkner Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Felkner Town
        • Felkner Town is located in Franklin County
      • Bloomer
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomer
        • Bloomer is located in Sebastian County
      • Cotton Town
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Town
        • Cotton Town is located in Logan County
      • Coal Hill
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Hill
        • Coal Hill is located in Johnson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,003 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coal Hill <4>
      • Mulberry
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
        • Mulberry is located in Crawford County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,694 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulberry <4>
      • Booneville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Magazine
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magazine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magazine
        • Magazine is located in Logan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 824 people
      • Subiaco
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Subiaco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Subiaco
        • Subiaco is located in Logan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 554 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Subiaco <4>
      • Watalula
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watalula
        • Watalula is located in Franklin County
      • Lavaca
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lavaca
        • Lavaca is located in Sebastian County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,439 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lavaca <4>

    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 Council Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Council Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Crossno Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crossno Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crossno Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crossno Cemetery
    • Moffett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moffett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moffett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moffett Cemetery
    • Kersey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kersey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kersey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kersey Cemetery
    • King Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The King Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Hampton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hampton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hampton Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton Cemetery
    • St. Anthony Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anthony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Anthony Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anthony Cemetery
    • Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ridge Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridge Cemetery
    • Bercham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bercham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bercham Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bercham Cemetery
    • Price Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Price Springs Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Springs Cemetery
    • Patterson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Patterson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Cemetery
    • Carpenter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carpenter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carpenter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carpenter Cemetery
    • Berkley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berkley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Berkley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berkley Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Browns Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Browns Chapel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Chapel Cemetery
      • Hunter Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Wilcox Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilcox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilcox Cemetery is located in Logan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilcox Cemetery
      • Boydston Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boydston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boydston Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boydston Cemetery
      • Henderson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
      • McVay Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McVay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McVay Cemetery is located in Logan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McVay Cemetery
      • Pilot Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilot Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pilot Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilot Grove Cemetery
      • Morgan Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morgan Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morgan Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morgan Hill 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 Council Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #48081  (Council Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #48081 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: Branch
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 120
      • Location given for GNIS #48081 (Council Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.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 Arkansas' counties, including Franklin, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Council Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3609, Longitude: -93.9005       In this case, the coordinates for the Council 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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