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A visit to the Nelson 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 Nelson Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Nelson 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 Nelson Cemetery

Lat:   34.6087°   (34° 36' 31")

Lon:   -92.1276°   (-92° 7' 39")

The Nelson Cemetery is located in Pulaski County<2>.

The county seat for Pulaski County is located in Little Rock. Little Rock lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Nelson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Nelson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hudgens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudgens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudgens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hudgens Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Lonoke County
  • All Souls Rest Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Souls Rest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Souls Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The All Souls Rest Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Freeman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Freeman Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Kuykendall Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kuykendall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kuykendall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kuykendall Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Brown Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Pulaski County
  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • 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 Lonoke County
  • Le Grande Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Le Grande Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Le Grande Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Le Grande Cemetery is located in Lonoke County
  • Zion Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Birden Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Campbells Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbells Cemetery
    • The Campbells Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • The Campbells Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Campground Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #179188 <5>
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Keo Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keo Cemetery is located in Lonoke County
    • Baucum Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baucum Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baucum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baucum Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • Cornerstone Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornerstone Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornerstone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cornerstone Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • Harris Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #54228 <5>
    • Simmons Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Lonoke County
    • Wood Family Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Family Cemetery
      • The Wood Family Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wood Family Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the north of Little Rock.
      • The Wood Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Pinkerton Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2185013 <5>
    • Jay Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jay Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jay Cemetery is located in Saline County
    • Rest in Peace Memorial Gardens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Red Bluff Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Bluff Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Bluff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Red Bluff Cemetery is located in Jefferson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Nelson Cemetery.

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

  • Wrightsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wrightsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightsville
    • Wrightsville is located in Pulaski County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,054 people
  • Keo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keo
    • Keo is located in Lonoke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 248 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keo <7>
  • Cobbs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cobbs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobbs
    • Cobbs is located in Lonoke County
  • Scott
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Woodson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodson
    • Woodson is located in Pulaski County
  • Bingham
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bingham
    • Bingham is located in Pulaski County
  • Hensley
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hensley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensley
    • Hensley is located in Pulaski County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hensley <7>
  • Willowdale ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
    • Willowdale is located in Pulaski County
  • College Station
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Station
    • College Station is located in Pulaski County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Station <7>
  • Sweet Home
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Home have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Home
    • Sweet Home is located in Pulaski County
  • Plum Bayou ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Plum Bayou. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Bayou
    • Plum Bayou is located in Jefferson County
  • England
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for England have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for England
    • England is located in Lonoke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,659 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for England <7>
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Landmark
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Pulaski County
      • Landmark has also been known as:
      • Parkers - Iron Springs
    • Redfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redfield
      • Redfield is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,492 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Redfield <7>
    • Rose City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose City
      • Rose City is located in Pulaski County
    • Little Rock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • East End
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East End have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East End
      • East End is located in Saline County
    • Wright
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
      • Wright is located in Jefferson County
    • Wakefield Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield Village
      • Wakefield Village is located in Pulaski County
    • Windamere
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windamere
      • Windamere is located in Pulaski County
    • Booker
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booker
      • Booker is located in Pulaski County
    • Argenta ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Argenta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argenta
      • Argenta is located in Pulaski County
    • North Little Rock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • McAlmont
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAlmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlmont
      • McAlmont is located in Pulaski County
    • Jefferson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Jefferson County
    • Tucker
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Jefferson County
    • Coy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coy
      • Coy is located in Lonoke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 92 people
    • Mabelvale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mabelvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mabelvale
      • Mabelvale is located in Pulaski County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mabelvale <7>
    • Shannon Hills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon Hills
      • Shannon Hills is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,087 people

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 Nelson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pulaski County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Nelson 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 Nelson Cemetery:

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 Nelson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #52604  (Nelson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #52604 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: Woodson
    • County: Pulaski         Elev: 74
    • Location given for GNIS #52604 (Nelson Cemetery)

The official website for Pulaski County: www.co.pulaski.ar.us/

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 Pulaski, 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 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 Nelson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6087, Longitude: -92.1276       In this case, the coordinates for the Nelson 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>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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