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A visit to the Matthews 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 Matthews Cemetery ...

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

33.6515, -84.2235

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

The Matthews Cemetery is located in DeKalb County<2>.

The county seat for DeKalb County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Matthews Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Matthews Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Matthews Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Rockdale County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Cemetery
  • South Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The South Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Cemetery
  • Flat Rock Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Flat Rock Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock Cemetery
  • Sylvester Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Sylvester Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvester Cemetery
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Cemetery
  • Stanley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Rockdale County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley Cemetery
  • Dawn Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Resthaven Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Resthaven Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resthaven Cemetery
    • The Resthaven Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Resthaven Memorial Gardens
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #36586 <5>
  • Tanners Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Tanners Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanners Cemetery
  • Rock Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • The Rock Cemetery
  • Concord Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Concord Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord Cemetery
  • Hanson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Hanson Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanson Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • McIntyre Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The McIntyre Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McIntyre Cemetery
    • Rock Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Miller Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
    • Vinson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Vinson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinson Cemetery
    • Branan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Branan Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branan Cemetery
    • Cook Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cook Cemetery
    • Kelley Family Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Kelley Family Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelley Family Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Kelley Family Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southeast of Stonecrest.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2484472 <5>
    • Hillandale Memorial Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hillandale Memorial Gardens is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Memorial Gardens
      • The Hillandale Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
      • Hillandale Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1320385 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Matthews Cemetery.

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

  • Rex
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Panthersville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Panthersville is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panthersville
  • Ellenwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Klondike
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Klondike is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Klondike
  • Conley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Stonecrest
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Stonecrest is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonecrest
  • Gresham Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Gresham Park is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gresham Park
  • Lake City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Stockbridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Belvedere Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Belvedere Park is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvedere Park
  • Lithonia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Glenwood Hills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Glenwood Hills is located in DeKalb County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood Hills
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Forest Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Morrow
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Avondale Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Highland Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Highland Village is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Village
    • Redan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Blair Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Blair Village is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blair Village
    • Scottdale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Decatur
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Pine Lake
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Plunket Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Plunket Town is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plunket Town
    • Coxs Crossing
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Coxs Crossing is located in Clayton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxs Crossing
    • North Decatur
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • North Decatur is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Decatur
    • Clarkston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Cabbage Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Cabbage Town is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabbage Town
    • Peoplestown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Peoplestown is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peoplestown
    • Hapeville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)

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 Matthews 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 Matthews Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Matthews Cemetery: