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A visit to the Hart 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 Hart Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   27.6023°   (27° 36' 8")

Lon:   -81.6745°   (-81° 40' 28")

The Hart Cemetery is located in Hardee County<2>.

The county seat for Hardee County is located in Wauchula. Wauchula lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Hart Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 16 miles [25.7 km] of the Hart Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Corinth Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
    • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Corinth Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bereah Cemetery
    • Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2242863 <5>
  • Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Eden Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eden Cemetery
    • The Eden Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Eden Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Little Eden Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71928 <5>
  • Wauchula Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Bougainvillea Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Lake Buffum Baptist Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Buffum Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The Lake Buffum Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Lake Buffum Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Lake Buffum Cemetery
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Lakeview Memorial Gardens
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Silver Hill Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Hill Cemetery
    • The Silver Hill Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Silver Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Silver Lake Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72619 <5>
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Ft. Meade Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • The New Hope Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • New Hope Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72336 <5>
    • Olive Branch Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Hardee County
    • Prescott Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prescott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prescott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prescott Cemetery is located in Highlands County
    • Hancock Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Hardee County
    • Oak Creek Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Creek Cemetery is located in Hardee County
    • Biscuit Lake Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Biscuit Lake Cemetery
      • The Biscuit Lake Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • The Biscuit Lake Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Carson Cemetery
      • Carson Memorial Gardens
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2168532 <5>
    • Whitten Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitten Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitten Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitten Cemetery is located in Highlands County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Hart Cemetery.

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

  • Wauchula
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Bowling Green
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Zolfo Springs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Avon Park
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Pittsburg
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsburg
    • Pittsburg is located in Polk County
  • Alpine
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
    • Alpine is located in Highlands County
  • Fort Meade
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Crewsville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crewsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crewsville
    • Crewsville is located in Hardee County
  • Frostproof
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Oponys Town ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oponys Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oponys Town
    • Oponys Town is located in Polk County
  • Sebring
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Crooked Lake Park
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Lake Park
    • Crooked Lake Park is located in Polk County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Ona
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Homeland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Hillcrest Heights
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest Heights
      • Hillcrest Heights is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 305 people
    • Babson Park
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Alturas
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Calvinia ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Calvinia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvinia
      • Calvinia is located in DeSoto County
    • Cox Corner ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Corner
      • Cox Corner is located in Polk County
    • De Soto City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto City
      • De Soto City is located in Highlands County
    • Highland Park
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Park
      • Highland Park is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 221 people
    • Lake Garfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Garfield
      • Lake Garfield is located in Polk County
    • Brewster ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brewster. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brewster
      • Brewster is located in Polk County
    • Roux Quarters ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roux Quarters. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roux Quarters
      • Roux Quarters is located in Polk County
    • Lake Wales
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)

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 Hart Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hardee County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Hart 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 Hart Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #283778  (Hart Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #283778 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: Griffins Corner
    • County: Hardee         Elev: 37
    • Location given for GNIS #283778 (Hart Cemetery)

The official website for Hardee County: www.hardeecounty.net/

The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/

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 Florida's counties, including Hardee, 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' (or 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 Hart Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.6023, Longitude: -81.6745       In this case, the coordinates for the Hart 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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