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A visit to the Arlington Cemetery ...


The location of the Arlington 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 Arlington Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.3443°   (39° 20' 39")

Lon:   -76.6969°   (-76° 41' 48")

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Arlington Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Arlington 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 Less than 2 miles<2> of the Arlington Cemetery.

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

    • Gwynn Oak
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gwynn Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gwynn Oak
      • Gwynn Oak is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gwynn Oak <3>
    • Lochearn
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lochearn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lochearn
      • Lochearn is located in Baltimore County
    • Colonial Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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 Baltimore City
    • Woodlawn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Baltimore County
    • Pikesville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikesville
      • Pikesville is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pikesville <3>
    • Windsor Mill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Mill
      • Windsor Mill is located in Baltimore County
    • Edmondson Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmondson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmondson Village
      • Edmondson Village is located in Baltimore City
    • Hampden
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampden
      • Hampden is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampden <3>
    • The Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Milford Mill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford Mill
      • Milford Mill is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milford Mill <3>
    • Stevenson
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Charles Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charles Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charles Village
      • Charles Village is located in Baltimore City
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Waverly
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
        • Waverly is located in Baltimore City
      • Hollofield
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollofield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollofield
        • Hollofield is located in Baltimore County
      • Catonsville
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Oaklee Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oaklee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaklee Village
        • Oaklee Village is located in Baltimore City
      • Violetville
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violetville
        • Violetville is located in Baltimore City
      • Baltimore
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Old Town
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
        • Old Town is located in Baltimore City
      • Chattolanee
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chattolanee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chattolanee
        • Chattolanee is located in Baltimore County
      • Riderwood
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderwood
        • Riderwood is located in Baltimore County
      • Brooklandville
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklandville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklandville
        • Brooklandville is located in Baltimore County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklandville <3>
      • Garrison
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrison
        • Garrison is located in Baltimore County
      • Randallstown
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randallstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randallstown
        • Randallstown is located in Baltimore County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Randallstown <3>
      • Oakwood Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Village
        • Oakwood Village is located in Baltimore 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 Arlington Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Arlington Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Woodlawn Memorial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodlawn Memorial Park is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Memorial Park
    • Evangelimas Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evangelimas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evangelimas Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evangelimas Cemetery
    • Lorraine Park Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lorraine Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lorraine Park Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lorraine Park Cemetery
    • Beth Tfiloh Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beth Tfiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beth Tfiloh Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beth Tfiloh Cemetery
    • Druid Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Bihy Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bihy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bihy Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bihy Cemetery
    • New Cathedral Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The New Cathedral Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
      • The New Cathedral Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bonnie Brae Cemetery
      • Cathedral Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Cathedral Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #640847 <5>
    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Etting Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Etting Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Etting Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Etting Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • St. Thomas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Thomas Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Western Star Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Western Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Western Star Cemetery is located in Baltimore County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Western Star Cemetery
      • Baltimore National Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Loudon Park Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • The Loudon Park Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Loudon Park Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Baltimore.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loudon Park Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1973902 <5>
      • Loudon Park National Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Western Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Baltimore City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys 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 Arlington Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #597018  (Arlington Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #597018 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: Baltimore West
      • County: Baltimore (city)         Elev: 120
      • Location given for GNIS #597018 (Arlington Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Arlington Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3443, Longitude: -76.6969       In this case, the coordinates for the Arlington Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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>The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) has created and maintains a database of historic properties that is called MIHP (for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties). More information about the MHT and MIHP can be found on their website: mht.maryland.gov.




 

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