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A visit to the Keen Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Keen Cemetery ...

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

27.5848, -82.1887

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Keen Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Keen Cemetery is located in Manatee County<2>.

The county seat for Manatee County is located in Bradenton. Bradenton lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Keen Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Keen Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 23 miles [37 km] of the Keen Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • The Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the southwest of Bradley Junction.
    • The Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
  • Fortner Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • The Fortner Cemetery is located in Manatee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fortner Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Fortner Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Parrish.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72006 <5>
  • Ruskin Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ruskin Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruskin Cemetery
  • Ruskin Memorial Gardens
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ruskin Memorial Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruskin Memorial Gardens
  • Olive Branch Cemetery
    (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Hardee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive Branch Cemetery
  • Lithia Cemetery
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • The Lithia Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithia Cemetery
  • Myakka Cemetery
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • The Myakka Cemetery is located in Sarasota County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myakka Cemetery
  • Blue Cemetery
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • The Blue Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Cemetery
  • Hunter Cemetery
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Cemetery
  • Samford Cemetery
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Samford Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samford Cemetery
  • Braden River Cemetery
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Braden River Cemetery is located in Manatee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braden River Cemetery
  • Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Sardis Cemetery
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • The Sardis Cemetery is located in Manatee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis Cemetery
    • Hackney - Riverview Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • The Hackney - Riverview Cemetery is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackney - Riverview Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hackney - Riverview Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Tampa.
      • The Hackney - Riverview Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hackney Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72067 <5>
    • Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • The Serenity Meadows Memorial Park is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Serenity Meadows Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located in Tampa.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2140908 <5>
    • Mansion Memorial Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • The Mansion Memorial Park is located in Manatee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mansion Memorial Park
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Hardee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Watson Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Watson Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the west of Fort Meade.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2194494 <5>
    • Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
      • The Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72298 <5>
    • Skyway Memorial Gardens
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Old Elim Church Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 31 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km] of the Keen Cemetery.

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

  • Duette
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Waterbury
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Waterbury is located in Manatee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterbury
  • Wimauma
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Balm
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  • Sun City Center
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Verna
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Verna is located in Manatee County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verna
  • Freedom Village
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Freedom Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Village
  • Montero Village
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Montero Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montero Village
  • Parrish
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Cypress Creek Village
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Cypress Creek Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek Village
  • Bayou Pass Village
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Bayou Pass Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Pass Village
  • Park Village
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Park Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Village
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Myakka City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Summerfield Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Summerfield Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield Village
    • Boyette
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Boyette is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyette
    • Ona
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Brewster ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Brewster is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brewster
    • Stelling Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Stelling Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stelling Village
    • Edgewater Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Edgewater Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Village
    • Ruskin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Lakewood Ranch
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Welcome
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Welcome is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
    • Pinecrest
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Lithia
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Apollo Beach
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Golf and Sea Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Golf and Sea Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf and Sea Village
    • Fish Hawk
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Fish Hawk is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Hawk
    • Gulf City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Gulf City is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf City
    • Manatee Harbor
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Manatee Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manatee Harbor
    • Sun City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Parkside Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Parkside Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkside Village

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 Keen Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Manatee County.

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

  • Pages specific to Florida:
  • Pages specific to Manatee County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Keen Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #285023  (Keen Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #285023 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Manatee
      • Est. Elev: 31 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Keentown
      • Location given for Keen Cemetery:
      • Lat: 27.5847582     Lon: -82.1887005
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Manatee, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Keen Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.