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A visit to the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery ...


The location of the Chance & Rock Creek 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 Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Chance & Rock 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 Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery

Lat:   38.1743°   (38° 10' 27")

Lon:   -75.9341°   (-75° 56' 2")

The Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery is located in Somerset County<2>.

The county seat for Somerset County is located in Princess Anne. Princess Anne lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the east of the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Somerset 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 Chance & Rock Creek 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 Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery.

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

    • Chance
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
      • Chance is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <4>
    • Deal Island
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
      • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <4>
    • Wenona
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
      • Wenona is located in Somerset County
    • Dames Quarter
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
      • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <4>
    • Oriole
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oriole
      • Oriole is located in Somerset County
    • Nanticoke
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nanticoke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanticoke
      • Nanticoke is located in Wicomico County
    • Frenchtown - Rumbly
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown - Rumbly
      • Frenchtown - Rumbly is located in Somerset County
    • Champ
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champ have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
      • Champ is located in Somerset County
    • Mount Vernon
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
      • Mount Vernon is located in Somerset County
    • Crocheron
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocheron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocheron
      • Crocheron is located in Dorchester County
    • Fairmount
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Somerset County
    • Upper Fairmount
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upper Fairmount have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Fairmount
      • Upper Fairmount is located in Somerset County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Jesterville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jesterville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesterville
        • Jesterville is located in Wicomico County
      • Somersett Town ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somersett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somersett Town
        • Somersett Town is located in Somerset County
      • Bivalve
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Bishops Head
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Head
        • Bishops Head is located in Dorchester County
      • Elliott
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott
        • Elliott is located in Dorchester County
      • Manokin
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manokin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manokin
        • Manokin is located in Somerset County
      • Capitola
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capitola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitola
        • Capitola is located in Wicomico County
      • Tyaskin
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Wingate
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
        • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <4>
      • Toddville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
        • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
      • Annemessix Towne ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annemessix Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annemessix Towne
        • Annemessix Towne is located in Somerset County
      • Westover
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westover
        • Westover is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westover <4>
      • Green Hill Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Village
        • Green Hill Village is located in Wicomico County

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> of the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery.<5>

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

    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • A Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the A Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The A Hill Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A Hill Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Oriole Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oriole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oriole Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oriole Cemetery
    • Asbury Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Elliotts Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliotts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elliotts Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliotts Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Fairmount Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairmount Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmount Cemetery
    • Christ Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Christ Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
    • Upper Fairmount Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Fairmount Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery
    • St. Stephens Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Stephens Cemetery is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Stephens Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • All Saints Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The All Saints Cemetery is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
      • John Wesley Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The John Wesley Cemetery is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Cemetery
      • Salem Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Grace Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grace Cemetery is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
      • Dolbey Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dolbey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dolbey Cemetery is located in Wicomico County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dolbey Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 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 Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sunny Ridge Memorial Park is located in Somerset County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park

    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 Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #596778  (Chance and Rock Creek Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #596778 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: Deal Island
      • County: Somerset         Elev: 2
      • Location given for GNIS #596778 (Chance and Rock Creek 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>If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Somerset, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1743, Longitude: -75.9341       In this case, the coordinates for the Chance & Rock Creek 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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