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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 Union Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.6884°   (38° 41' 18")

Lon:   -75.3802°   (-75° 22' 48")

The Union Cemetery is located in Sussex County<1>.

The county seat for Sussex County is located in Georgetown. Georgetown lies just to the west northwest of the Union Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> of the Union Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Hebron Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hebron Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Providence Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Providence Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Reed Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Faith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Faith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Faith Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Cokesbury Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cokesbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cokesbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cokesbury Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Beaverdam Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaverdam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaverdam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beaverdam Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Asbury Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • St. Thomas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Thomas Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • New St. Johns Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New St. Johns Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Ponder Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ponder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ponder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ponder Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Indian Mission Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Mission Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Indian Mission Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Weigands Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weigands Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weigands Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Weigands Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • New Market Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Market Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Market Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Market Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Ellendale Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellendale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellendale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellendale Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Banning Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Banning Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Banning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Banning Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Carey Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Old Field Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Millsboro Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Order United American Men Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Order United American Men Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Order United American Men Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Order United American Men Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Harmony Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • St. Georges Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Georges Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Georges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Georges Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Betts Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Betts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Betts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Betts Cemetery is located in Sussex 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]<2> of the Union Cemetery.

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

  • Georgetown
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Harbeson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbeson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbeson
    • Harbeson is located in Sussex County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harbeson <7>
  • Hollyville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Cool Spring
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • East Side Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Side Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Side Village
    • East Side Village is located in Sussex County
  • Milton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
    • Milton is located in Sussex County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,129 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <7>
  • Ellendale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellendale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
    • Ellendale is located in Sussex County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 448 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellendale <7>
  • Millsboro
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Hollymount
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Mission
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission
    • Mission is located in Sussex County
  • Sea Spray Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sea Spray Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sea Spray Village
    • Sea Spray Village is located in Sussex County
  • Waples
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waples. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waples
    • Waples is located in Sussex County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Waples
    • From the Union Cemetery to Waples
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Jefferson Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Banning ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Banning. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banning
      • Banning is located in Sussex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Banning
      • From the Union Cemetery to Banning
    • Trinity
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trinity. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity
      • Trinity is located in Sussex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Trinity
      • From the Union Cemetery to Trinity
    • Sea Farers Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sea Farers Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sea Farers Village
      • Sea Farers Village is located in Sussex County
    • Nassau
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Sand Dunes Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Dunes Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Dunes Village
      • Sand Dunes Village is located in Sussex County
    • Anderson Crossroads
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Blades
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blades have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blades
      • Blades is located in Sussex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,498 people
    • Lincoln
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Lincoln Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Village
      • Lincoln Village is located in Sussex County
    • Dagsboro
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Winding Creek Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winding Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winding Creek Village
      • Winding Creek Village is located in Sussex County
    • Country Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Village
      • Country Village is located in Sussex County
    • Argo Corners
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Bridgeville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)

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 Union Cemetery. The following communities are located in Sussex County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Union 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 Union Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #214781  (Union Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #214781 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: Georgetown
    • County: Sussex         Elev: 17
    • Location given for GNIS #214781 (Union Cemetery)

The official website for Sussex County: www.sussexcounty.net/

The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Delaware's counties, including Sussex, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6884, Longitude: -75.3802    
<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>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.
<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.
<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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