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A visit to the Union Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Union Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Union Cemetery (FG ID #81726)

In addition, the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) has an MIHP <2> database entry for the Union Cemetery (MIHP ID: M: 28-37).

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 Union Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.1099°   (39° 6' 35")

Lon:   -76.9495°   (-76° 56' 58")

The cemetery is located in Montgomery County<3>.

As an estimate, the Union Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the west of Burtonsville.

The county seat for Montgomery County is located in Rockville. Rockville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the west of the Union Cemetery .

Establishment of the Union Cemetery ...

The Union Cemetery was established in 1888.

Name Variations for Union Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Union Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Union Cemetery of Montgomery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Union Cemetery.<5>

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

  • St. Marks Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marks Cemetery is located in Howard County
  • Bonifant Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bonifant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bonifant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bonifant Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
  • St. Joseph Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • Christian Brothers Institute Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christian Brothers Institute Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christian Brothers Institute Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Christian Brothers Institute Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • Maryland National Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maryland National Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maryland National Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maryland National Memorial Park is located in Prince George's County
  • Ivy Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ivy Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ivy Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ivy Hill Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • Warfield Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Hopkins Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hopkins Cemetery is located in Howard County
  • Dorsey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dorsey Cemetery is located in Howard County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • Queens Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queens Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queens Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Queens Chapel Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • St. Philips Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Philips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Philips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Philips Cemetery is located in Prince George's County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within Less than 2 miles<4> of the Union Cemetery.

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

  • Burtonsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Blackburn Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackburn Village
    • Blackburn Village is located in Montgomery County
  • Spencerville
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencerville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencerville
    • Spencerville is located in Montgomery County
  • Fairland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • West Laurel
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Laurel
    • West Laurel is located in Prince George's County
  • Cloverly
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverly have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverly
    • Cloverly is located in Montgomery County
  • Bonifant Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonifant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonifant Village
    • Bonifant Village is located in Montgomery County
  • Old Salem Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Salem Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Salem Village
    • Old Salem Village is located in Montgomery County
  • Colesville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colesville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colesville
    • Colesville is located in Montgomery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colesville <7>
  • Paint Branch Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Scaggsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Fulton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Laurel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
      • Laurel is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel <7>
    • North Laurel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Laurel
      • North Laurel is located in Howard County
    • Leishear Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leishear Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leishear Village
      • Leishear Village is located in Howard County
    • Hammond Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammond Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond Village
      • Hammond Village is located in Howard County
    • Ashton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashton
      • Ashton is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashton <7>
    • Sandy Spring
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Spring
      • Sandy Spring is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy Spring <7>
    • Highland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Norwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Norwood Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood Village
      • Norwood Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Layhill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Layhill Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Layhill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layhill Village
      • Layhill Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Burnt Mills Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Mills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Mills Village
      • Burnt Mills Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Burnt Mills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • White Oak
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak
      • White Oak is located in Montgomery County
    • Hillandale
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
      • Hillandale is located in Montgomery County
    • Beltsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltsville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltsville
      • Beltsville is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beltsville <7>
    • South Laurel
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Laurel
      • South Laurel is located in Prince George's County
    • Brinklow
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brinklow have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brinklow
      • Brinklow is located in Montgomery 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 Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Montgomery County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Laurel

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 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 Union Cemetery:

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 Union Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #587950  (Union Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #587950 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: Beltsville
    • County: Montgomery         Elev: 146
    • Location given for GNIS #587950 (Union Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #81726

    • Referenced MIHP Record:  M: 28-37

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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.
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Montgomery, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>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 Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1099, Longitude: -76.9495    
<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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<8>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.




 

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