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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 Nail Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.9216°   (35° 55' 17")

Lon:   -91.7986°   (-91° 47' 54")

The Nail Cemetery is located in Izard County<1>.

The county seat for Izard County is located in Melbourne. Melbourne lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Nail Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Nail Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Winkle Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winkle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Winkle Cemetery is located in Izard County
  • Ray Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ray Cemetery is located in Izard County
  • Moser Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Hassel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hassel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hassel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hassel Cemetery is located in Izard County
  • Rinn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rinn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rinn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rinn Cemetery is located in Independence County
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • No Bottom Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Conyers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Chinquapin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Reeves Pinegrove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Izard County
  • Lindsey Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lindsey Cemetery is located in Stone County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Duncan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duncan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duncan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duncan Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Clark Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Providence Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Conyers Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Shaw Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Smith Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Izard County
    • Pratt Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pratt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pratt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pratt Cemetery is located in Izard County
    • James Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The James Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Willis Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willis Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Claxton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claxton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claxton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Claxton Cemetery is located in Independence County
    • Big Spring Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Nail Cemetery.

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

  • Cushman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Mount Pleasant
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Izard County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Pleasant <7>
  • Guion
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guion have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guion
    • Guion is located in Izard County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
  • Bethesda
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bethesda. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethesda
    • Bethesda is located in Independence County

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Bethesda

      From the Nail Cemetery to Bethesda

  • Bone Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bone Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bone Town
    • Bone Town is located in Izard County
  • Lunenburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lunenburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lunenburg
    • Lunenburg is located in Izard County

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Lunenburg

      From the Nail Cemetery to Lunenburg

  • Sage
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Pleasant Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
    • Pleasant Grove is located in Stone County
  • Denieville ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denieville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denieville
    • Denieville is located in Independence County
  • Sandtown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sandtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandtown
    • Sandtown is located in Independence County

      • Google driving directions:

      From your current location to Sandtown

      From the Nail Cemetery to Sandtown

  • Sidney
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sidney have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sidney
    • Sidney is located in Sharp County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
  • Marcella
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcella have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcella
    • Marcella is located in Stone County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • LaCrosse
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Melbourne
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Batesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Pfeiffer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Maxville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maxville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxville
      • Maxville is located in Sharp County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Maxville

        From the Nail Cemetery to Maxville

    • Jumbo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jumbo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumbo
      • Jumbo is located in Izard County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Jumbo

        From the Nail Cemetery to Jumbo

    • Locust Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Independence County
    • Desha
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Cave City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave City
      • Cave City is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,923 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cave City <7>
    • Evening Shade
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evening Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evening Shade
      • Evening Shade is located in Sharp County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evening Shade <7>
    • Almond
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Almond. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almond
      • Almond is located in Cleburne County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Almond

        From the Nail Cemetery to Almond

    • Newburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Izard County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Newburg

        From the Nail Cemetery to Newburg

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 Nail Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Izard County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Nail Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Arkansas:
  • Pages specific to Izard County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) 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 Nail Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #52570  (Nail Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #52570 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: Mount Pleasant
      • County: Izard         Elev: 165
      • Location given for GNIS #52570 (Nail Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Izard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <2>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 Nail Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9216, Longitude: -91.7986    
    <3>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.
    <4>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.
    <5>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.
    <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.
    <7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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