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A visit to the Founder Cemetery ...


The location of the Founder Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<1>


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 Founder Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.0145°   (34° 0' 52")

Lon:   -84.3555°   (-84° 21' 19")

The Founder Cemetery is located in Fulton County<2>.

The county seat for Fulton County is located in Atlanta. Atlanta lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the south of the Founder Cemetery .

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 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 Founder Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Fulton County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Founder Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 31 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Founder Cemetery.

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

    • Roswell
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Sturbridge Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturbridge Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturbridge Village
      • Sturbridge Village is located in Cobb County
    • Mount Bethel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Bethel
      • Mount Bethel is located in Cobb County
    • Dunwoody
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Alpharetta
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Mountain Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
      • Mountain Park is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
    • Sandy Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Peachtree
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peachtree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peachtree
      • Peachtree is located in DeKalb County
    • Elmside Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmside Village
      • Elmside Village is located in Gwinnett County
    • Fields Crossroads
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fields Crossroads
      • Fields Crossroads is located in Fulton County
    • Chamblee
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Doraville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (19 more) ...
      • Peachtree Corners
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Johns Creek
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johns Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johns Creek
        • Johns Creek is located in Fulton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 85,192 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johns Creek <4>
      • Ocee
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocee
        • Ocee is located in Fulton County
      • Milton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Norcross
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norcross have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norcross
        • Norcross is located in Gwinnett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,003 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norcross <4>
      • Berkeley Lake
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Brookhaven
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookhaven
        • Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County
      • North Atlanta
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Atlanta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Atlanta
        • North Atlanta is located in DeKalb County
      • Northwoods
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northwoods
        • Northwoods is located in DeKalb County
      • Hickory Flat
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Flat
        • Hickory Flat is located in Cherokee County
      • Danbury Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danbury Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danbury Village
        • Danbury Village is located in Gwinnett County
      • Woodstock
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Marietta
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Fair Oaks
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
        • Fair Oaks is located in Cobb County
      • Smyrna
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Vinings
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinings
        • Vinings is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vinings <4>
      • Buckhead
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhead
        • Buckhead is located in Fulton County
      • Duluth
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duluth
        • Duluth is located in Gwinnett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 29,676 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duluth <4>
      • Lebanon
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)

    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 Founder Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Fulton County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Founder Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Old Roswell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • The Old Roswell Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • The Old Roswell Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Roswell City Cemetery
      • Roswell Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Roswell Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #312495 <6>
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Willeo Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willeo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willeo Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willeo Cemetery
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
    • Lebanon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lebanon Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Hardman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hardman Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardman Cemetery
    • Haney Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haney Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haney Cemetery
    • Power Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Power Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Power Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Power Cemetery
    • Maxwell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maxwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maxwell Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maxwell Cemetery
    • Martin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Mabry Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mabry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mabry Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mabry Cemetery
    • Harmony Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harmony Grove Cemetery is located in Cobb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Grove Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Mt. Bethel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Bethel Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery
      • Chattahoochee Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • New Hope Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery is located in Fulton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabernacle Baptist Cemetery
      • Ebenezer Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Fulton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Garrett Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
      • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      • Piney Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piney Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Piney Grove Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piney Grove Cemetery
      • New Providence Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Providence Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Providence Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Bishop Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bishop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bishop Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bishop Cemetery
      • Dickerson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dickerson Cemetery is located in Cobb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickerson Cemetery
      • Rest Haven Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • The Rest Haven Cemetery is located in Fulton County
        • The Rest Haven Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Alpharetta Cemetery
        • Alpheratta City Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rest Haven Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #277913 <6>
      • Crabapple Baptist Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crabapple Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crabapple Baptist Cemetery is located in Fulton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crabapple Baptist Cemetery

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

    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 Founder Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #333928  (Founder Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #333928 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: Roswell
      • County: Fulton         Elev: 311
      • Location given for GNIS #333928 (Founder Cemetery)

    The official website for Fulton County: www.co.fulton.ga.us/

    The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

    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 Georgia's counties, including Fulton, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Founder Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.0145, Longitude: -84.3555       In this case, the coordinates for the Founder Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.




 

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