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A visit to the Swanton Cemetery ...


The location of the Swanton 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 Swanton Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.4595°   (39° 27' 34")

Lon:   -79.2311°   (-79° 13' 51")

The Swanton Cemetery is located in Garrett County<2>.

The county seat for Garrett County is located in Oakland. Oakland lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Swanton 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 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 Swanton Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Garrett 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 Swanton 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 Swanton Cemetery.

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

    • Swanton
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanton
      • Swanton is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swanton <4>
    • Deer Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
      • Deer Park is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <4>
    • Kitzmiller
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitzmiller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitzmiller
      • Kitzmiller is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kitzmiller <4>
    • Elk Garden
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Garden <4>
    • Mountain Lake Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Park
      • Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
    • Loch Lynn Heights
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lynn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lynn Heights
      • Loch Lynn Heights is located in Garrett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
    • Schell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Garrett County
    • Schell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Mineral County (WV)
    • Sulphur City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur City
      • Sulphur City is located in Mineral County (WV)
    • Bloomington
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomington
      • Bloomington is located in Garrett County
    • Luke
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luke
      • Luke is located in Allegany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
    • Piedmont
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Bittinger
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • McHenry
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHenry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHenry
        • McHenry is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McHenry <4>
      • Oakland
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
        • Oakland is located in Garrett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,803 people
      • Hartmansville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartmansville
        • Hartmansville is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Westernport
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Accident
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • New Creek
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Barton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
        • Barton is located in Allegany County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
      • Hutton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutton
        • Hutton is located in Garrett County
      • Keyser
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keyser
        • Keyser is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,863 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keyser <4>
      • Moscow
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
        • Moscow is located in Allegany County
      • Nikep
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nikep
        • Nikep is located in Allegany County
      • Bayard
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayard
        • Bayard is located in Grant County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 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 Swanton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Garrett County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Swanton Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Georges Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Georges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Georges Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Georges Cemetery
    • North Glade Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Glade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Glade Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Glade Cemetery
    • Beckman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beckman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beckman Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beckman Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Murphy Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Cemetery
    • Rhodes Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhodes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rhodes Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodes Cemetery
    • Glendale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glendale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glendale Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glendale Cemetery
    • Bray Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bray Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bray Cemetery
    • Manor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Manor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Manor Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Manor Cemetery
    • Barnard Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnard Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnard Cemetery
    • Deer Park Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deer Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deer Park Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deer Park Cemetery
    • Moon Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moon Cemetery is located in Garrett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moon Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Paughs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paughs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Paughs Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paughs Cemetery
      • Kitzmiller Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kitzmiller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kitzmiller Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kitzmiller Cemetery
      • Kitzmiller Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kitzmiller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kitzmiller Cemetery is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kitzmiller Cemetery
      • Tichnell Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tichnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tichnell Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tichnell Cemetery
      • Pritts Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pritts Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritts Cemetery
      • Deep Creek Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deep Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Deep Creek Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deep Creek Cemetery
      • Mayle Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mayle Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayle Cemetery
      • Upole Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Upole Cemetery is located in Garrett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upole Cemetery
      • Nethkin Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nethkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nethkin Cemetery is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nethkin Cemetery
      • Jones Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jones Cemetery is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Dixon Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dixon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dixon Cemetery is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixon Cemetery
      • Warnick Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warnick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Warnick Cemetery is located in Mineral County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warnick 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 Swanton Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1711174  (Swanton Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1711174 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: Kitzmiller
      • County: Garrett         Elev: 714
      • Location given for GNIS #1711174 (Swanton Cemetery)

    The official website for Garrett County: www.co.garrett.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 Garrett, 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 Swanton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4595, Longitude: -79.2311       In this case, the coordinates for the Swanton 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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