A visit to the Wildwood Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Wildwood Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Wildwood Cemetery (FG ID #72761)

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 Wildwood Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   27.8878°   (27° 53' 16")

Lon:   -81.8532°   (-81° 51' 11")

The Wildwood Cemetery is located in Polk County<2>.

The county seat for Polk County is located in Bartow. Bartow lies just to the east northeast of the Wildwood Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wildwood Cemetery.<4>

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

• Shady Oaks Gardens
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Oaks Gardens
  • The Shady Oaks Gardens is located in Polk County
  • The Shady Oaks Gardens has also been known as:
  • Shady Oaks Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2249931 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Shady Oaks Gardens
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Shady Oaks Gardens
• Crum - Durrance Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crum - Durrance Cemetery
  • The Crum - Durrance Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Crum - Durrance Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Homeland.
  • The Crum - Durrance Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Crum Cemetery
  • Durrance Cemetery
  • Homeland Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2198368 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Crum - Durrance Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Crum - Durrance Cemetery
• Homeland Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Homeland Cemetery
  • The Homeland Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Homeland Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Bethel Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2215191 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Homeland Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Homeland Cemetery
• Fortner Family Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fortner Family Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fortner Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Fortner Family Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Fortner Family Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Peace Creek Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2349899 <1>
• Gandy Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gandy Cemetery
  • The Gandy Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gandy Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southwest of Bartow.
  • The Gandy Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Connersville Cemetery
  • Polk Lake Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72018 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Gandy Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Gandy Cemetery
• Seward Family Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seward Family Cemetery
  • The Seward Family Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Seward Family Cemetery is located in Highland City.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2249138 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Seward Family Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Seward Family Cemetery
• Malloy Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malloy Cemetery
  • The Malloy Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Malloy Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Haskell Cemetery
  • Lake Hancock Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72221 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Malloy Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Malloy Cemetery
• Oak Hill Burial Park
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Burial Park
  • The Oak Hill Burial Park is located in Polk County
  • The Oak Hill Burial Park has also been known as:
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Temple Emanuel Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #183813 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Oak Hill Burial Park
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Oak Hill Burial Park
• Church of Christ Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church of Christ Cemetery
  • The Church of Christ Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Church of Christ Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Eagle Lake.
  • The Church of Christ Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Eagle Lake Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71920 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Church of Christ Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Church of Christ Cemetery
• Glover Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glover Cemetery
  • The Glover Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Glover Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Thornhill Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72037 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Glover Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Glover Cemetery
• Fitzgerald Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzgerald Cemetery
  • The Fitzgerald Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71973 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Fitzgerald Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Fitzgerald Cemetery
• Medulla Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Medulla Cemetery
  • The Medulla Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • The Medulla Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Fitzgerald Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72250 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Medulla Cemetery
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Medulla Cemetery
• Continue List   (9 more) ...
  • Prairie Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prairie Cemetery
    • The Prairie Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Prairie Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bone Valley Cemetery
    • Fuller Heights Cemetery
    • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72484 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Prairie Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Prairie Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
    • The Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72298 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Mt. Olive Primitive Cemetery
  • Old Elim Church Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Elim Church Cemetery
    • The Old Elim Church Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Elim Church Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Fort Meade.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2255137 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Old Elim Church Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Old Elim Church Cemetery
  • Wahneta Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wahneta Cemetery
    • The Wahneta Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Wahneta Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2339742 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Wahneta Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Wahneta Cemetery
  • Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens is located in Polk County
  • Lakeland Memorial Gardens
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeland Memorial Gardens
    • The Lakeland Memorial Gardens is located in Polk County
    • The Lakeland Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
    • Lakeland Memorial Gardens Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72162 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Lakeland Memorial Gardens
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Lakeland Memorial Gardens
  • Little Alafia Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Alafia Cemetery
    • The Little Alafia Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • The Little Alafia Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Blue Jay Cemetery
    • Nichols Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72198 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Little Alafia Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Little Alafia Cemetery
  • Watson Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • The Watson Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2194494 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Watson Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Watson Cemetery
  • Hancock Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hancock Cemetery
    • The Hancock Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #72071 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Hancock Cemetery
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to the Hancock Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wildwood Cemetery.

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

• Armour ‑ Historic
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Armour. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour
  • Armour is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Armour
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Armour
• Bartow
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartow
  • Bartow is located in Polk County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,201 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bartow <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Bartow
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Bartow
• Lyle Corner
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyle Corner
  • Lyle Corner is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lyle Corner
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Lyle Corner
• Roux Quarters ‑ Historic
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • 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.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roux Quarters
  • Roux Quarters is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Roux Quarters
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Roux Quarters
• Connersville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connersville
  • Connersville is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Connersville
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Connersville
• Highland City
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City
  • Highland City is located in Polk County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland City <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Highland City
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Highland City
• Homeland
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland
  • Homeland is located in Polk County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homeland <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Homeland
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Homeland
• Cox Corner ‑ Historic
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Corner
  • Cox Corner is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cox Corner
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Cox Corner
• Lake Garfield
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Garfield
  • Lake Garfield is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lake Garfield
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Lake Garfield
• Gordonville
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonville
  • Gordonville is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gordonville
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Gordonville
• Oponys Town ‑ Historic
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oponys Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oponys Town
  • Oponys Town is located in Polk County
• Lakeland Highlands
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeland Highlands
  • Lakeland Highlands is located in Polk County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lakeland Highlands
  • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Lakeland Highlands
• Continue List   (13 more) ...
  • Mulberry
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
    • Mulberry is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,274 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulberry <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mulberry
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Mulberry
  • Alturas
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alturas
    • Alturas is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alturas <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Alturas
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Alturas
  • Wahneta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahneta
    • Wahneta is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Wahneta
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Wahneta
  • Eagle Lake
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Lake
    • Eagle Lake is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,105 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle Lake <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Eagle Lake
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Eagle Lake
  • Fort Meade
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Meade
    • Fort Meade is located in Polk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,260 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Meade <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Fort Meade
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Fort Meade
  • Eaton Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaton Park
    • Eaton Park is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eaton Park <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Eaton Park
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Eaton Park
  • Jan-Phyl Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jan-Phyl Village
    • Jan-Phyl Village is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Jan-Phyl Village
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Jan-Phyl Village
  • Medulla
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medulla have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medulla
    • Medulla is located in Polk County
  • Crystal Lake
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
    • Crystal Lake is located in Polk County
  • Eloise
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eloise
    • Eloise is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eloise <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Eloise
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Eloise
  • Kossuthville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuthville
    • Kossuthville is located in Polk County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kossuthville
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Kossuthville
  • Willow Oak
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Oak
    • Willow Oak is located in Polk County
  • Nichols
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nichols
    • Nichols is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nichols <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Nichols
    • From the Wildwood Cemetery to Nichols

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 Wildwood Cemetery. The following communities are located in Polk County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Bartow
  • Bartow lies less than 2 miles<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Wildwood Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bartow.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartow
• Fort Meade
  • Fort Meade lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Wildwood Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Fort Meade.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Meade
• Highland City
  • Highland City lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Wildwood Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Highland City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City
• Mulberry
  • Mulberry lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Wildwood Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Mulberry.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Wildwood Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Florida:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Polk County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Hardee County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Highlands County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hillsborough County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Manatee County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pasco County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Find-A-Grave:
  • The Wildwood Cemetery (FG ID #72761)
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Florida
  • Cemeteries of Polk County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Florida
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Florida
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Florida
  • Cemeteries of Polk
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Wildwood Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Wildwood Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #293302  (Wildwood Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #293302 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: Bartow
  • County: Polk         Elev: 35
  • Location given for GNIS #293302 (Wildwood Cemetery)
• Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #72761

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Polk County: www.polk-county.net/

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