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A visit to the Upper Cemetery ...

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 Upper Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Upper Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   44.2987°   (44° 17' 55")

Lon:   -69.1170°   (-69° 7' 1")

The Upper Cemetery is located in Waldo County<2>.

The county seat for Waldo County is located in Belfast. Belfast lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Upper Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Upper Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Cross Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cross Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Fletcher Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fletcher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fletcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fletcher Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • 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 Waldo County
  • Lassell Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lassell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lassell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lassell Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Hope Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hope Grove Cemetery is located in Knox County
  • South Belmont Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Belmont Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Belmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The South Belmont Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • East Searsmont Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Searsmont Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Searsmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Searsmont Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Hills Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hills Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hills Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Pitcher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pitcher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pitcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pitcher Cemetery is located in Waldo County
  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
    • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Knox County
    • The Mountain View Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mt. View Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #90269 <5>
  • Griffin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Griffin Cemetery is located in Knox County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Beach Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beach Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beach Cemetery is located in Waldo County
    • Maplewood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplewood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maplewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maplewood Cemetery is located in Waldo County
    • Collier Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Collier Cemetery is located in Waldo County
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Sprague Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sprague Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sprague Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sprague Cemetery is located in Knox County
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Knox County
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Knox County
    • Knight Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knight Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knight Cemetery is located in Waldo County
    • Watson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Waldo County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Upper Cemetery.

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

  • Lincolnville Center
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Hope
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Lake City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
    • Lake City is located in Knox County
  • Bickfords Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bickfords Corner
    • Bickfords Corner is located in Waldo County
  • Lincolnville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnville
    • Lincolnville is located in Waldo County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,252 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnville <6>
  • Slab City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slab City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab City
    • Slab City is located in Waldo County
  • Searsmont
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Searsmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searsmont
    • Searsmont is located in Waldo County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,424 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Searsmont <6>
  • Greers Corner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greers Corner
    • Greers Corner is located in Waldo County
  • Camden
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
    • Camden is located in Knox County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,806 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
  • Belmont Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont Corner
    • Belmont Corner is located in Waldo County
  • Appleton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • West Appleton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Appleton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Appleton
    • West Appleton is located in Knox County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • West Rockport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Rockport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Rockport
      • West Rockport is located in Knox County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Rockport <6>
    • Rockport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport
      • Rockport is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,389 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockport <6>
    • East Northport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Northport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Northport
      • East Northport is located in Waldo County
    • Union
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union <6>
    • West Searsmont
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Searsmont. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Searsmont
      • West Searsmont is located in Waldo County
    • South Montville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for South Montville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Montville
      • South Montville is located in Waldo County
    • Burkettville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burkettville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkettville
      • Burkettville is located in Knox County
    • Islesboro
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Islesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Islesboro
      • Islesboro is located in Waldo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 562 people
    • Belfast
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Bryants Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryants Corner
      • Bryants Corner is located in Waldo County
    • Lucas Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas Corner
      • Lucas Corner is located in Knox County
    • Morrill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Glen Cove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Cove
      • Glen Cove is located in Knox County
    • North Islesboro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Islesboro
      • North Islesboro is located in Waldo County
    • Waldo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldo
      • Waldo is located in Waldo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 872 people
    • Liberty
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Waldo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 977 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty <6>

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 Upper Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Waldo County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Upper 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 Upper Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #577579  (Upper Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #577579 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: Lincolnville
    • County: Waldo         Elev: 81
    • Location given for GNIS #577579 (Upper Cemetery)

The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.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 Maine's counties, including Waldo, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Upper Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.2987, Longitude: -69.1170       In this case, the coordinates for the Upper Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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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