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A visit to the The Home 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 Home Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   27.9789°   (27° 58' 44")

Lon:   -82.4190°   (-82° 25' 8")

The Home Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County<1>.

The county seat for Hillsborough County is located in Tampa. Tampa lies just to the west southwest of the The Home Cemetery .

Name Variations for The Home Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

The Home Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Oakland Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> of The Home Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Centro Asturiano Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Orange Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Shady Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
  • Robles Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Robles Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
  • Beth Israel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Showmans Rest Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Centro Asturiano Cemetery (Old)
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oaklawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Marti Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • American Legion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the American Legion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the American Legion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The American Legion Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lake Carroll Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Carroll Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Carroll Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lake Carroll Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Commemorative Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Commemorative Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Commemorative Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Commemorative Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Limona Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Sunset Gardens Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Gardens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunset Gardens Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hillsboro Memorial Gardens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillsboro Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillsboro Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillsboro Memorial Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Loving Care Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loving Care Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loving Care Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Loving Care Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Brandon Family Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within Less than 2 miles<2> of The Home Cemetery.

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

  • Central Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
    • Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Montana City
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montana City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montana City
    • Montana City is located in Hillsborough County
  • Martin Luther King Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Luther King Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Luther King Village
    • Martin Luther King Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ybor City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ybor City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ybor City
    • Ybor City is located in Hillsborough County
  • Maudot Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maudot Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maudot Village
    • Maudot Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shadowlawn Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadowlawn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn Village
    • Shadowlawn Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tampa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Palm River
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River
    • Palm River is located in Hillsborough County
  • Silva City
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silva City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silva City
    • Silva City is located in Hillsborough County
  • Del Rio
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Del Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Del Rio
    • Del Rio is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Park
    • Citrus Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Palm River Estates
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River Estates
    • Palm River Estates is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Palm River Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River Village
      • Palm River Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Evelyn City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evelyn City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evelyn City
      • Evelyn City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Catherine City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catherine City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine City
      • Catherine City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wellswood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Richardsons Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richardsons Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richardsons Village
      • Richardsons Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • West Tampa
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Bungalow City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bungalow City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bungalow City
      • Bungalow City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Park City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
      • Park City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Courier City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Courier City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courier City
      • Courier City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Clair-Mel City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clair-Mel City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clair-Mel City
      • Clair-Mel City is located in Hillsborough County
    • Indian Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Spring Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill
      • Spring Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadowood Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowood Village
      • Meadowood Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Terrace
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Terrace Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Village
      • Terrace Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • College Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
      • College Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Poinsettia Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poinsettia Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poinsettia Village
      • Poinsettia Village is located in Hillsborough County

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 Home Cemetery. The following communities are located in Hillsborough County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #288005  (Oakland Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #288005 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: Tampa
    • County: Hillsborough         Elev: 17
    • Location given for GNIS #288005 (Oakland Cemetery)

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Florida's counties, including Hillsborough, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 The Home Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9789, Longitude: -82.4190    
<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 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.
<5>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.
<6>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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