A visit to the Magnolia Cemetery ...
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 Magnolia Cemetery ...
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Magnolia Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Magnolia Cemetery
Lat: 34.5440° (34° 32' 38")
Lon: -90.5951° (-90° 35' 42")
The Magnolia Cemetery is located in Phillips County<2>.
The county seat for Phillips County is located in Helena. Helena lies just to the south southeast of the Magnolia Cemetery .
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Magnolia Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Magnolia Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- St. Marks Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The St. Marks Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Odd Fellows Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odd Fellows Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odd Fellows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Odd Fellows Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Oak Grove Garden Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Garden Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Oak Grove Garden Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Polly Dots Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Polly Dots Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Polly Dots Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Polly Dots Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Stephens Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephens Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Stephens Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Pilgrim Rest Cemetery is located in Tunica County (MS)
- O'Shield Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the O'Shield Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the O'Shield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The O'Shield Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- New Zion Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The New Zion Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Mt. Nebo Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Coahoma County (MS)
- Crouse Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crouse Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Crouse Cemetery is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Brown Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Brown Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Thompson Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
- 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 Coahoma County (MS)
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- Saunder Chapel Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saunder Chapel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saunder Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Saunder Chapel Cemetery is located in Tunica County (MS)
- St. Matthews Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Matthews Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Matthews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The St. Matthews Cemetery is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Jackson Chapel Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Chapel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Jackson Chapel Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Cooper Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Cooper Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Mt. Olive Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
- 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 Tunica County (MS)
- Busby Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Busby Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Busby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Busby Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Billingsley Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billingsley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billingsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Billingsley Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- Spring Lake Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Lake Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Spring Lake Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- St. Pauls Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Phillips County
- St. Marys Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Phillips County
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Magnolia Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Magnolia Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Helena - West Helena
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena - West Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena - West Helena
- Helena - West Helena is located in Phillips County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,032 people
- Helena
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- West Helena
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Huma
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Huma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huma
- Huma is located in Phillips County
- Powell
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell
- Powell is located in Coahoma County (MS)
- Phillips Bayou
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Bayou
- Phillips Bayou is located in Lee County
- Peyton ‑ Historic
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peyton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peyton
- Peyton is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Latour
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Latour. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latour
- Latour is located in Phillips County
- Lula
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lula
- Lula is located in Coahoma County (MS)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lula <5>
- Lexa
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lexa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexa
- Lexa is located in Phillips County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexa <5>
- Barton
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
- Barton is located in Phillips County
- Clayton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Continue List (15 more) ...
- Austin
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Austin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin
- Austin is located in Tunica County (MS)
- LaGrange
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LaGrange
- LaGrange is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
- Oneida
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oneida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oneida
- Oneida is located in Phillips County
- Friars Point
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friars Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friars Point
- Friars Point is located in Coahoma County (MS)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 990 people
- Coahoma
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Rich
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich
- Rich is located in Coahoma County (MS)
- North Creek ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Creek
- North Creek is located in Phillips County
- Evansville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansville
- Evansville is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Old Town
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- 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 Phillips County
- Poplar Grove
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
- Poplar Grove is located in Phillips County
- Lakeview
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
- Lakeview is located in Phillips County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 349 people
- Tunica
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Mhoon Landing ‑ Historic
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mhoon Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mhoon Landing
- Mhoon Landing is located in Tunica County (MS)
- Rondo
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rondo
- Rondo is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 164 people
- Tyner ‑ Historic
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyner
- Tyner is located in Phillips 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 Magnolia Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Phillips County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Magnolia Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Austin
- Friars Point
- Helena
- Tunica
- West Helena
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 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 Magnolia Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Arkansas:
- Pages specific to Phillips 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 Magnolia Cemetery
itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
- The African Methodist Episcopal Church
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 Magnolia Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #65637 (Magnolia Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #65637 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: Helena
- County: Phillips Elev: 70
- Location given for GNIS #65637 (Magnolia Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Phillips, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
<3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Magnolia Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5440, Longitude: -90.5951 In this case, the coordinates for the Magnolia Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
<4> | 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. |
<5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
<6> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |