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A visit to the North River 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 North River Cemetery ...

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

42.6856, -72.6912

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

The North River Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Greenfield. Greenfield lies just to the southeast of the North River Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the North River Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the North River Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Chandler Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Chandler Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chandler Hill Cemetery
  • Brick School Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Brick School Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brick School Cemetery
  • Branch Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Branch Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch Cemetery
  • West Leyden Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Grove Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Cemetery
  • Henry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Henry Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry Cemetery
  • South Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The South Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Cemetery
  • Stark Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Stark Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark Cemetery
  • Cristian Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Cristian Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cristian Hill Cemetery
  • East Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Beaver Meadow Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Groll Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Groll Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groll Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Billings Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Billings Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billings Cemetery
    • Panel Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Panel Hill Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panel Hill Cemetery
    • Arms Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Skinner Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Skinner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinner Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
    • Upper Meadows Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Baker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Cemetery
    • Franklin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the North River Cemetery.

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

  • Colrain
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Colrain is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colrain
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,669 people
  • Foundry Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Foundry Village is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foundry Village
  • Elm Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Elm Grove is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove
  • Griswoldville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Griswoldville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griswoldville
  • Shattuckville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Shattuckville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shattuckville
  • Leyden
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Leyden is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leyden
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 719 people
  • Shelburne Falls
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Shelburne Falls is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelburne Falls
  • Halifax
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Halifax is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 674 people
  • Halifax
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Halifax is located in Windham County (VT)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax
  • North Heath
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • North Heath is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Heath
  • Heath
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Heath is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heath
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
  • Bernardston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Bernardston is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernardston
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,089 people
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Buckland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Buckland is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckland
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,851 people
    • Greenfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Greenfield is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,241 people
    • Turners Falls
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Turners Falls is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Falls
    • Factory Village ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Factory Village is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Factory Village
    • West Halifax
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Guilford
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Guilford is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guilford
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,102 people
    • Dell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Dell is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dell
    • Charlemont
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Charlemont is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlemont
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,231 people
    • Montague City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Montague City is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montague City
    • Deerfield
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Deerfield is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerfield
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,049 people
    • East Deerfield
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • East Deerfield is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Deerfield
    • Mount Hermon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Mount Hermon is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
    • Vernon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Vernon is located in Windham County (VT)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,190 people
    • Guilford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jacksonville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Whitingham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Rowe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Rowe is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowe
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 389 people

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 North River Cemetery. The following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 North River Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Massachusetts:
  • Pages specific to Franklin County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 North River Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #601385  (North River Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #601385 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Franklin
      • Est. Elev: 188 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Colrain
      • Location given for North River Cemetery:
      • Lat: 42.6856395     Lon: -72.6912032
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Massachusetts' counties, including Franklin, 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- North River Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <5>The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has created and maintains a database of historic properties that is called MACRIS (for the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System). More information about the MHC and MACRIS can be found on their website: mhc-macris.net.

    When visiting the MACRIS website, you might encounter their page requiring the 'Acceptance of Terms'. With your acceptance, you'll be transfered to the desired page.

    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.