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The location of the Wood 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 Wood Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.8006°   (35° 48' 2")

Lon:   -91.5004°   (-91° 30' 1")

The Wood Cemetery is located in Independence County<2>.

The county seat for Independence County is located in Batesville. Batesville lies just to the west southwest of the Wood 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 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 Wood Cemetery:

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

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wood Cemetery.

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

    • Sulphur Rock
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Charlotte
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Moorefield
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
    • Pfeiffer
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pfeiffer
      • Pfeiffer is located in Independence County
    • Magness
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Batesville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesville
      • Batesville is located in Independence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,830 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batesville <4>
    • Newark
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cord
      • Cord is located in Independence County
    • Salado
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salado have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salado
      • Salado is located in Independence County
    • Rosie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosie
      • Rosie is located in Independence County
    • Grange
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grange
      • Grange is located in Sharp County
    • Desha
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Desha
      • Desha is located in Independence County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Cave City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>
      • Sandtown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandtown
        • Sandtown is located in Independence County
      • Oil Trough
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • 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>
      • Maxville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxville
        • Maxville is located in Sharp County
      • Locust Grove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
        • Locust Grove is located in Independence County
      • Saffell
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saffell
        • Saffell is located in Lawrence County
      • Thida
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thida
        • Thida is located in Independence County
      • Jacksonport
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • 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>
      • Kenyon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Centerville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Strawberry
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry
        • Strawberry is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
      • Cushman
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushman
        • Cushman is located in Independence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 457 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 Wood Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Independence County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Wood Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Havison Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Havison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Havison Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Havison Cemetery
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Lees Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lees Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lees Chapel Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lees Chapel Cemetery
    • Sanders Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sanders Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanders Cemetery
    • Sulphur Rock Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sulphur Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sulphur Rock Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sulphur Rock Cemetery
    • Rawlings Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rawlings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rawlings Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rawlings Cemetery
    • Reobeth Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reobeth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reobeth Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reobeth Cemetery
    • Mack Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mack Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mack Cemetery
    • Austin Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Austin Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
    • Holcombe Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holcombe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holcombe Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holcombe Cemetery
    • Batman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Batman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Batman Cemetery is located in Independence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Batman Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • McDonald Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
      • Convenience Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Convenience Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Convenience Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Convenience Cemetery
      • Weavers Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weavers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Weavers Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weavers Cemetery
      • Weaver's Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Weaver's Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver's Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Stark Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stark Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stark Cemetery
      • Feutral Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Feutral Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Feutral Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Feutral Cemetery
      • Macedonia Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Dugger Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Landers Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Landers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Landers Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Landers Cemetery
      • Baker Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baker Cemetery is located in Independence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
      • Center Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)

    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 Wood Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #56835  (Wood Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #56835 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: Sulphur Rock
      • County: Independence         Elev: 151
      • Location given for GNIS #56835 (Wood 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 Independence, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Wood Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8006, Longitude: -91.5004       In this case, the coordinates for the Wood 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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