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A visit to the Vans Creek Cemetery ...



Google driving directions from your current location to the Vans Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).

The location of the Vans Creek 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 Vans Creek Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.1662°   (34° 9' 58")

Lon:   -82.7793°   (-82° 46' 45")

The Vans Creek Cemetery is located in Elbert County<2>.

The county seat for Elbert County is located in Elberton. Elberton lies just to the southwest of the Vans Creek Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Vans Creek Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Ruckersville Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruckersville Cemetery
    • The Ruckersville Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • The Ruckersville Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Ruckersville UMC Cemetery
  • Harpers Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harpers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harpers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harpers Cemetery is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • New Bethel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Harmony Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Ridge Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ridge Cemetery is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • Rock Branch Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock Branch Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Coldwater Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coldwater Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coldwater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coldwater Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Bethel Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Grove Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Old McCalla Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old McCalla Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old McCalla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old McCalla Cemetery is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • Norman Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norman Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norman Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Norman Grove Cemetery is located in Elbert County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Concord Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Mobley Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mobley Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mobley Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mobley Hill Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Dye Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dye Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dye Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Gods Acre Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gods Acre Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gods Acre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gods Acre Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      • The Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Elbert County
      • The Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Whites Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whites Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whites Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whites Chapel Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Forest Hills Memorial Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Hills Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Hills Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Hills Memorial Park is located in Elbert County
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • 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 Elbert County
    • Tucker Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Elbert County
    • Smyrna Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smyrna Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smyrna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smyrna Cemetery is located in Abbeville County (SC)
    • Smyrna Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Vans Creek Cemetery.

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

  • Harmony
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in Elbert County
  • Elberton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Centerville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in Elbert County
  • Lowndesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Goss
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goss
    • Goss is located in Elbert County
  • Dewy Rose
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Latimer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latimer
    • Latimer is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • Calhoun Falls
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Iva
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iva
    • Iva is located in Anderson County (SC)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,341 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iva <6>
  • Harper
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harper
    • Harper is located in Elbert County
  • Monterey ‑ Historic
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monterey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
    • Monterey is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • Lake Secession
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Secession have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Secession
    • Lake Secession is located in Abbeville County (SC)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Bowman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Starr
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starr
      • Starr is located in Anderson County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 192 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Starr <6>
    • Hartwell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Holland Store
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland Store
      • Holland Store is located in Anderson County (SC)
      • Holland Store has also been known as:
      • Hollands
    • Carlton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Antreville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Antreville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antreville
      • Antreville is located in Abbeville County (SC)
    • Deans
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Deans. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deans
      • Deans is located in Anderson County (SC)
    • Flat Shoals
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Shoals
      • Flat Shoals is located in Hart County
    • Lisbon ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lisbon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisbon
      • Lisbon is located in Lincoln 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 Vans Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Elbert County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Vans Creek 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 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 Vans Creek Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Elbert 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 Vans Creek Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal 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 Vans Creek Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #347918  (Vans Creek Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #347918 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: Rock Branch
      • County: Elbert         Elev: 195
      • Location given for GNIS #347918 (Vans Creek 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 Elbert, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Vans Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1662, Longitude: -82.7793       In this case, the coordinates for the Vans Creek Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <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 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.
    <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.




 

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