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A visit to the Mercy Seat Cemetery ...


The location of the Mercy Seat Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Mercy Seat Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.6606°   (35° 39' 38")

Lon:   -91.2879°   (-91° 17' 16")

The Mercy Seat Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Newport. Newport lies just to the south southeast of the Mercy Seat Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Mercy Seat Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Arkansas:
  • Pages specific to Jackson 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 Mercy Seat 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mercy Seat Cemetery.

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

    • Jacksonport
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonport
      • Jacksonport is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jacksonport <4>
    • Diaz
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diaz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diaz
      • Diaz is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,208 people
    • Campbell Station
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell Station
      • Campbell Station is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
    • Newport
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Island Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Town
      • Island Town is located in Jackson County
    • Airport Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Village
      • Airport Village is located in Jackson County
    • Tuckerman
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Oil Trough
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil Trough have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil Trough
      • Oil Trough is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oil Trough <4>
    • Kenyon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenyon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenyon
      • Kenyon is located in Jackson County
    • Newark
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,193 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <4>
    • Cord
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cord
      • Cord is located in Independence County
    • Auvergne
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auvergne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auvergne
      • Auvergne is located in Jackson County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Remmel
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Remmel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remmel
        • Remmel is located in Jackson County
      • Grubbs
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs
        • Grubbs is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
      • Centerville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
        • Centerville is located in Jackson County
      • Magness
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magness have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magness
        • Magness is located in Independence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
      • Thida
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thida
        • Thida is located in Independence County
      • Amagon
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amagon
        • Amagon is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 90 people
      • Shoffner
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoffner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoffner
        • Shoffner is located in Jackson County
      • Charlotte
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlotte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlotte
        • Charlotte is located in Independence County
      • Sulphur Rock
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Rock
        • Sulphur Rock is located in Independence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
      • Algoa
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoa
        • Algoa is located in Jackson County
      • Swifton
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swifton
        • Swifton is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 733 people
      • Rosie
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosie
        • Rosie is located in Independence County
      • Weldon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weldon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
        • Weldon is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
      • Balch
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balch
        • Balch is located in Jackson 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 Mercy Seat Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

    • Scott Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
    • Roberts - Penix Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts - Penix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts - Penix Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts - Penix Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Williamson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
    • Hickory Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • 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 Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Burgess Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgess Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burgess Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgess Cemetery
    • Moss Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moss Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moss Cemetery
    • Walnut Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
    • Stennick Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stennick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stennick Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stennick Cemetery
    • Holloway Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holloway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holloway Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holloway Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Surrounded Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Surrounded Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Surrounded Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Surrounded Hill Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Greenhaw Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenhaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenhaw Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenhaw Cemetery
      • Greenhaw Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenhaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenhaw Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenhaw Cemetery
      • Lawrence Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence Cemetery
      • Harrison Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
      • Cheshire Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cheshire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cheshire Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cheshire Cemetery
      • Leachville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leachville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leachville Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leachville Cemetery
      • Post Oak Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Post Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Post Oak Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Post Oak Cemetery
      • Gracelawn Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gracelawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gracelawn Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gracelawn Cemetery
      • Cole Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cole Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole 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 Mercy Seat Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #51916  (Mercy Seat Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #51916 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: Jacksonport
      • County: Jackson         Elev: 73
      • Location given for GNIS #51916 (Mercy Seat Cemetery)

    The official website for Jackson County: www.jacksoncountyar.org/

    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 Jackson, 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 Mercy Seat Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6606, Longitude: -91.2879       In this case, the coordinates for the Mercy Seat 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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