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A visit to the Highland Cemetery ...


The location of the Highland 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 Highland Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.5209°   (39° 31' 15")

Lon:   -77.5175°   (-77° 31' 2")

The Highland Cemetery is located in Frederick County<2>.

The county seat for Frederick County is located in Frederick. Frederick lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Highland Cemetery .

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 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 Highland Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Frederick 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 Highland 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 32 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Highland Cemetery.

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

    • Myersville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myersville
      • Myersville is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,884 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Myersville <4>
    • Frostown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frostown
      • Frostown is located in Frederick County
    • Yellow Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Springs
      • Yellow Springs is located in Frederick County
    • Mountaindale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountaindale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountaindale
      • Mountaindale is located in Frederick County
    • Bolivar
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Frederick County
    • Middletown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,910 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middletown <4>
    • Charlesville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlesville
      • Charlesville is located in Frederick County
    • Zittlestown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zittlestown
      • Zittlestown is located in Washington County
    • Clover Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
      • Clover Hill is located in Frederick County
    • Catoctin Furnace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catoctin Furnace
      • Catoctin Furnace is located in Frederick County
    • Mount Lena
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Lena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Lena
      • Mount Lena is located in Washington County
    • Braddock Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (20 more) ...
      • Woodlawn Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Village
        • Woodlawn Village is located in Frederick County
      • Antietam Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antietam Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antietam Village
        • Antietam Village is located in Frederick County
      • Pondsville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondsville
        • Pondsville is located in Washington County
      • Mount Aetna
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Aetna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Aetna
        • Mount Aetna is located in Washington County
      • San Mar
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Mar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Mar
        • San Mar is located in Washington County
      • Boonsboro
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boonsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonsboro
        • Boonsboro is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,655 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boonsboro <4>
      • Fredericktowne Village
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredericktowne Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredericktowne Village
        • Fredericktowne Village is located in Frederick County
      • Green Village
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Village
        • Green Village is located in Frederick County
      • Keedysville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keedysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keedysville
        • Keedysville is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keedysville <4>
      • Eakles Mills
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eakles Mills
        • Eakles Mills is located in Washington County
      • Rohrersville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rohrersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rohrersville
        • Rohrersville is located in Washington County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rohrersville <4>
      • Smithsburg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Frederick
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederick
        • Frederick is located in Frederick County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 73,308 people
        • Former names for Frederick:
        • Frederick City
        • Frederick Town
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frederick <4>
      • Monocacy Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monocacy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monocacy Village
        • Monocacy Village is located in Frederick County
      • Cavetown
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavetown
        • Cavetown is located in Washington County
      • Discovery - Spring Garden
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Discovery - Spring Garden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Discovery - Spring Garden
        • Discovery - Spring Garden is located in Frederick County
      • Colony Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Village
        • Colony Village is located in Frederick County
      • Walkersville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkersville
        • Walkersville is located in Frederick County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,574 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walkersville <4>
      • Greenvale Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenvale Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenvale Village
        • Greenvale Village is located in Washington County
      • Thurmont
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)

    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 Highland Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Frederick County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Highland Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Grossnickles Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grossnickles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grossnickles Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grossnickles Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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 Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Summers Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summers Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Summers Family Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summers Family Cemetery
    • Myersville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Myersville Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myersville Cemetery
    • Myersville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Myersville Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myersville Cemetery
    • Harmony Brethren Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Harmony Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Pleasant Walk Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Walk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Walk Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Walk Cemetery
    • Jerusalem Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Wolfsville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolfsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolfsville Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolfsville Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • St. Marks Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marks Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
      • Wolfsville Reformed Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolfsville Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wolfsville Reformed Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolfsville Reformed Cemetery
      • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      • Brook Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brook Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brook Hill Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brook Hill Cemetery
      • Mountaindale Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountaindale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mountaindale Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountaindale Cemetery
      • Brandenburg Family Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Middletown Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Middletown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Middletown Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Middletown Cemetery
      • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Mt. Prospect Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Prospect Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Prospect Hill Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Prospect Hill 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 Highland Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1711313  (Highland Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1711313 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: Myersville
      • County: Frederick         Elev: 360
      • Location given for GNIS #1711313 (Highland Cemetery)

    The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

    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 Frederick, 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 Highland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5209, Longitude: -77.5175       In this case, the coordinates for the Highland 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>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.
    <6>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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