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A visit to the Morning Star Cemetery ...


The location of the Morning Star Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- 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 Morning Star Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.8024°   (30° 48' 8")

Lon:   -84.7155°   (-84° 42' 55")

The Morning Star Cemetery is located in Decatur County<2>.

The county seat for Decatur County is located in Bainbridge. Bainbridge lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northeast of the Morning Star Cemetery .

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 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 Morning Star Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Decatur 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 Morning Star 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 23 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Morning Star Cemetery.

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

    • Faceville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faceville
      • Faceville is located in Decatur County
    • Fowlstown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Chattahoochee
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • River Junction
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Junction
      • River Junction is located in Gadsden County (FL)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Bainbridge
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Brinson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Gretna
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
      • Gretna is located in Gadsden County (FL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <4>
    • Butler ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in Jackson County (FL)
    • Sneads
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sneads
      • Sneads is located in Jackson County (FL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,754 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sneads <4>
    • Attapulgus
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Douglas City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas City
      • Douglas City is located in Gadsden County (FL)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Iron City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Inwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inwood
        • Inwood is located in Jackson County (FL)
      • Sycamore
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore
        • Sycamore is located in Gadsden County (FL)
      • Greensboro
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Quincy
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quincy
        • Quincy is located in Gadsden County (FL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,804 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quincy <4>
      • Climax
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Parramore ‑ Historic
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parramore
        • Parramore is located in Jackson County (FL)
      • Grand Ridge
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Donalsonville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Steam Mill
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steam Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steam Mill
        • Steam Mill is located in Seminole County
      • Boykin
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boykin
        • Boykin is located in Miller County

    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 Morning Star Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Decatur County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Morning Star Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Randolph Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Randolph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Randolph Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Randolph Cemetery
    • Mock Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mock Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mock Cemetery
    • Cloud Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cloud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cloud Cemetery is located in Seminole County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cloud Cemetery
    • Thursby Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thursby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thursby Cemetery is located in Seminole County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thursby Cemetery
    • Breedlove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Breedlove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Breedlove Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Breedlove Cemetery
    • Freeman Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Freeman Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
    • Hannatown Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hannatown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hannatown Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hannatown Cemetery
    • Cool Spring Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cool Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cool Spring Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cool Spring Cemetery
    • Peterson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peterson Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Green Shade Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Shade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Shade Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Shade Cemetery
    • Chason Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chason Cemetery is located in Seminole County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chason Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • White Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 Gadsden County (FL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Fain Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fain Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fain Cemetery
      • Florida State Hospital Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Mt. Glory Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Glory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Glory Cemetery is located in Gadsden County (FL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Glory Cemetery
      • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Gadsden County (FL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Mt. Hosey Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hosey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Hosey Cemetery is located in Gadsden County (FL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hosey Cemetery
      • Jackson Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
      • Trawick Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trawick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Trawick Cemetery is located in Seminole County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trawick Cemetery
      • Fairchild Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairchild Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fairchild Cemetery is located in Seminole County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairchild Cemetery
      • Galilee MB Church Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Farrell Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Farrell Cemetery is located in Gadsden County (FL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farrell Cemetery
      • Oak City Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak City Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak City Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Thompson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #37357 <6>

    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 Morning Star Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #318471  (Morning Star Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #318471 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: Faceville
      • County: Decatur         Elev: 24
      • Location given for GNIS #318471 (Morning Star Cemetery)

    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 Decatur, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Morning Star Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8024, Longitude: -84.7155       In this case, the coordinates for the Morning Star 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.
    <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.




 

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