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A visit to the Palmyra Cemetery ...


The location of the Palmyra 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 Palmyra Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   31.6413°   (31° 38' 28")

Lon:   -84.1985°   (-84° 11' 54")

The Palmyra Cemetery is located in Lee County<2>.

The county seat for Lee County is located in Leesburg. Leesburg lies just to the north northeast of the Palmyra 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 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 Palmyra Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Lee 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 Palmyra 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 18 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Palmyra Cemetery.

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

    • Palmyra
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
      • Palmyra is located in Lee County
    • Albany
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
      • Albany is located in Dougherty County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 70,839 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <4>
    • West Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Town
      • West Town is located in Dougherty County
    • Elon Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elon Village
      • Elon Village is located in Dougherty County
    • Colonial Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Dougherty County
    • East Towne
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Towne
      • East Towne is located in Dougherty County
    • Turner City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turner City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner City
      • Turner City is located in Dougherty County
    • Leesburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Tompkins Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkins Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkins Village
      • Tompkins Village is located in Dougherty County
    • Eleanor Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor Village
      • Eleanor Village is located in Dougherty County
    • Sasser
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sasser have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sasser
      • Sasser is located in Terrell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sasser <4>
    • Pecan City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan City
      • Pecan City is located in Dougherty County
    • Continue List   (6 more) ...
      • Putney
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Philema
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philema
        • Philema is located in Lee County
      • De Witt
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Witt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Witt
        • De Witt is located in Mitchell County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 154 people
      • Oakfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakfield
        • Oakfield is located in Worth County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakfield <4>
      • Bronwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Dawson
        (16 miles [25.7 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 Palmyra Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lee County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Albany
      • Albany lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Palmyra Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Albany.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
    • Dawson
      • Dawson lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Palmyra Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Dawson.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawson
    • Leary
      • Leary lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Palmyra Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Leary.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leary
    • Leesburg

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Palmyra Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Crown Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crown Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crown Hill Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crown Hill Cemetery
    • Lowe Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lowe Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowe Cemetery
    • Carver Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carver Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carver Cemetery
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Oakview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakview Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakview Cemetery
    • Floral Memory Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Floral Memory Gardens is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Memory Gardens
    • Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery
    • Thundering Springs Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thundering Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thundering Springs Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thundering Springs Cemetery
    • Leesburg Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leesburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leesburg Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leesburg Cemetery
    • Kiokee Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kiokee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kiokee Cemetery is located in Terrell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kiokee Cemetery
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Terrell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Huckby Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huckby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huckby Cemetery is located in Terrell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huckby Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Chickasawhatchee Baptist Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chickasawhatchee Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chickasawhatchee Baptist Cemetery is located in Terrell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chickasawhatchee Baptist Cemetery
      • Mossy Grove Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mossy Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mossy Grove Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mossy Grove Cemetery
      • Greater Macedonia Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greater Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greater Macedonia Cemetery is located in Terrell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greater Macedonia Cemetery
      • Chickasawhatchee Methodist Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chickasawhatchee Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chickasawhatchee Methodist Cemetery is located in Terrell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chickasawhatchee Methodist Cemetery
      • Old Mt. Horeb Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. Horeb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Mt. Horeb Cemetery is located in Worth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. Horeb Cemetery
      • Hill Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hill Cemetery is located in Terrell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Terrell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Mt. Holder Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Holder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Holder Cemetery is located in Dougherty County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Holder Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Worth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship 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 Palmyra Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #320176  (Palmyra Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #320176 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: Leesburg
      • County: Lee         Elev: 69
      • Location given for GNIS #320176 (Palmyra Cemetery)

    The official website for Lee County: www.lee.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 Lee, 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 things 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 Palmyra Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.6413, Longitude: -84.1985       In this case, the coordinates for the Palmyra 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.




 

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