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A visit to the Owens Cemetery ...


The location of the Owens 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 Owens Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.1098°   (38° 6' 35")

Lon:   -86.3869°   (-86° 23' 12")

The Owens Cemetery is located in Meade County<2>.

The county seat for Meade County is located in Brandenburg. Brandenburg lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the southeast of the Owens 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 Owens Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Meade 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 Owens 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Owens Cemetery.

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

    • Wolf Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Meade County
    • Alton
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
      • Alton is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Beechland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechland
      • Beechland is located in Meade County
    • Roberta
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
      • Roberta is located in Meade County
    • Cedar Flat
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Flat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Meade County
    • Magnet
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnet
      • Magnet is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Concordia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concordia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concordia
      • Concordia is located in Meade County
    • Fredonia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Andyville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andyville
      • Andyville is located in Meade County
    • Battletown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battletown
      • Battletown is located in Meade County
    • Beechwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Jericho
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Liberty
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
        • Liberty is located in Meade County
      • Cold Springs
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
        • Cold Springs is located in Meade County
      • Oolite
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oolite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oolite
        • Oolite is located in Meade County
      • New Amsterdam
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Amsterdam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Amsterdam
        • New Amsterdam is located in Harrison County (IN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
      • Leavenworth
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Rhodelia
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
        • Rhodelia is located in Meade County
      • Lodale
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodale
        • Lodale is located in Meade County
      • Valley City
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley City
        • Valley City is located in Harrison County (IN)
      • Derby
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
        • Derby is located in Perry County (IN)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Derby <4>
      • Chenaultt
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chenaultt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chenaultt
        • Chenaultt is located in Breckinridge County
      • Payneville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Payneville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payneville
        • Payneville is located in Meade County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Payneville <4>
      • Sulphur
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
        • Sulphur is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Carefree
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carefree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carefree
        • Carefree is located in Crawford County (IN)

    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 Owens Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Meade County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Owens Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Sheckell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheckell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sheckell Cemetery is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheckell Cemetery
    • Orchard Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orchard Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Orchard Hill Cemetery is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orchard Hill Cemetery
    • Birds Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birds Cemetery is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Cemetery
    • Barr Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barr Cemetery is located in Meade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barr Cemetery
    • Chism Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chism Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chism Cemetery is located in Meade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chism Cemetery
    • Riddle Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riddle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riddle Cemetery is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riddle Cemetery
    • Crown Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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 Washington County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crown Hill Cemetery
    • Old Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Chapel Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Chapel Cemetery
    • Stephenson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stephenson Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephenson Cemetery
    • Bennett Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Meade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
    • Greer Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greer Cemetery is located in Meade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greer Cemetery
    • Thacker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thacker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thacker Cemetery is located in Meade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thacker Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Wiseman Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Old Leavenworth Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Leavenworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Leavenworth Cemetery is located in Crawford County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Leavenworth Cemetery
      • Leavenworth Memorial Garden
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leavenworth Memorial Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leavenworth Memorial Garden is located in Crawford County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leavenworth Memorial Garden
      • Jeffries Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeffries Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jeffries Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeffries Cemetery
      • Luxenburger Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luxenburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Luxenburger Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luxenburger Cemetery
      • German Ridge Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The German Ridge Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Ridge Cemetery
      • Sprinkle Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sprinkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sprinkle Cemetery is located in Perry County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sprinkle Cemetery
      • Bell Knob Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bell Knob Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bell Knob Cemetery is located in Meade County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bell Knob Cemetery
      • Brewer Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brewer Cemetery is located in Washington County (IN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer 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 Owens Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #500071  (Owens Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #500071 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: Alton
      • County: Meade         Elev: 132
      • Location given for GNIS #500071 (Owens Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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 Kentucky's counties, including Meade, 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 things 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 Owens Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1098, Longitude: -86.3869       In this case, the coordinates for the Owens 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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