A visit to the Decatur 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 Decatur Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Decatur Cemetery (FG ID #33600)
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 Decatur Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Decatur Cemetery
Lat: 33.7811° (33° 46' 51")
Lon: -84.2923° (-84° 17' 32")
The Decatur Cemetery is located in DeKalb County<2>.
The county seat for DeKalb County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies just to the south southwest of the Decatur Cemetery .
Name Variations for Decatur 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.
Decatur Cemetery has also been known as:
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 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Decatur Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Decatur Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Scottdale Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scottdale Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scottdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Scottdale Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Washington Park Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Park Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Washington Park Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Anderson Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Anderson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- East View Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Resthaven Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Indian Creek Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Martin Luther King, Junior Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Dawn Memorial Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Floral Hills Memorial Garden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Hills Memorial Garden
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Hills Memorial Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Floral Hills Memorial Garden is located in DeKalb County
- Rehoboth Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rehoboth Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rehoboth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rehoboth Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Continue List (10 more) ...
- Oakland Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Oakland Cemetery is located in Fulton County
- Vinson Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vinson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Vinson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Melwood Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Chestnut Hill Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Sheppard Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheppard Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheppard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Sheppard Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
- Harmony Grove Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- South View Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South View Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The South View Cemetery is located in Fulton County
- Silver Brook Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Brook Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Brook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Silver Brook Cemetery is located in Fulton County
- Stone Mtn. Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Gresham Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gresham Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gresham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Gresham Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
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 Decatur Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Decatur Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Decatur
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Avondale Estates
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Scottdale
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottdale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottdale
- Scottdale is located in DeKalb County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottdale <6>
- North Decatur
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Decatur
- North Decatur is located in DeKalb County
- Glenwood Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Belvedere Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belvedere Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvedere Park
- Belvedere Park is located in DeKalb County
- North Druid Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Turner Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turner Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Village
- Turner Village is located in DeKalb County
- Druid Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Clarkston
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Cabbage Town
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabbage Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabbage Town
- Cabbage Town is located in Fulton County
- Atlanta
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Gresham Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gresham Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gresham Park
- Gresham Park is located in DeKalb County
- Panthersville
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Pine Lake
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Brookwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookwood
- Brookwood is located in Fulton County
- Vine City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine City
- Vine City is located in Fulton County
- Peoplestown
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Brookhaven
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- North Atlanta
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Atlanta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Atlanta
- North Atlanta is located in DeKalb County
- Tucker
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
- Tucker is located in DeKalb County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tucker <6>
- Northwoods
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Buckhead
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Stone Mountain
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Chamblee
(7 miles [11.3 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 Decatur Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in DeKalb County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Decatur Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Atlanta
- Chamblee
- Clarkston
- Decatur
- Stone Mountain
- Tucker
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 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 Decatur Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Georgia:
- Pages specific to DeKalb County:
- Genealogy information for nearby counties:
- Cemetery Information and Directories:
- About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) 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 Decatur Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #325919 (Decatur Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #325919 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: Northeast Atlanta
- County: DeKalb Elev: 295
- Location given for GNIS #325919 (Decatur Cemetery)
- Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry: #33600
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for DeKalb County: www.co.dekalb.ga.us/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
<1> | 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. |
<2> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including DeKalb, 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' 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 Decatur Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7811, Longitude: -84.2923 |
<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 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. |
<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. |