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A visit to the Harrison Cemetery ...


The location of the Harrison Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Harrison Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.1797°   (42° 10' 46")

Lon:   -85.3644°   (-85° 21' 51")

The Harrison Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County<2>.

The county seat for Kalamazoo County is located in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Harrison Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Harrison Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Michigan:
  • Pages specific to Kalamazoo 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 Harrison 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Harrison Cemetery.

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

    • Scotts
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
      • Scotts is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotts <4>
    • Fulton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Kalamazoo County
    • West Leroy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Leroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Leroy
      • West Leroy is located in Calhoun County
    • Climax
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Climax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Climax
      • Climax is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
    • Pavillion Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavillion Center
      • Pavillion Center is located in Kalamazoo County
    • East Leroy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Leroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Leroy
      • East Leroy is located in Calhoun County
    • Sonoma
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonoma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonoma
      • Sonoma is located in Calhoun County
    • Galesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Joppa
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Calhoun County
    • Vicksburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Factoryville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Factoryville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Factoryville
      • Factoryville is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Athens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <4>
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Fort Custer
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Custer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Custer
        • Fort Custer is located in Calhoun County
        • Former name for Fort Custer:
        • Camp Custer
      • Leonidas
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Augusta
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
        • Augusta is located in Kalamazoo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 896 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <4>
      • Comstock
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comstock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comstock
        • Comstock is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Springfield
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
        • Springfield is located in Calhoun County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,184 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <4>
      • Milwood
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwood
        • Milwood is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Portage
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Mendon
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendon
        • Mendon is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendon <4>
      • Beadle Lake
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beadle Lake
        • Beadle Lake is located in Calhoun County
      • Eastwood
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
        • Eastwood is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Sherwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood
        • Sherwood is located in Branch County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
      • Battle Creek
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Oak Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Park
        • Oak Park is located in Calhoun County
      • Level Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Park
        • Level Park is located in Calhoun County
      • Kalamazoo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)

    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 Harrison Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kalamazoo County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Harrison Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Gilson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilson Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilson Cemetery
    • Wolcott Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolcott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolcott Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolcott Cemetery
    • Spencer Mills Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Mills Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Mills Cemetery
    • Boughten Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boughten Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boughten Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boughten Cemetery
    • McKain Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McKain Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKain Cemetery
    • Northside Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Northside Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northside Cemetery
    • Cook Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
    • South Fulton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Fulton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Fulton Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Fulton Cemetery
    • Adams Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adams Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • North Athens Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Athens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Athens Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Athens Cemetery
    • South Leroy Congregational Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Leroy Congregational Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Leroy Congregational Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Leroy Congregational Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • West Leroy Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • North Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The North Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cemetery
      • Stimpson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stimpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stimpson Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stimpson Cemetery
      • Charleston Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charleston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Charleston Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charleston Cemetery
      • Ford Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ford Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
      • Wheaton Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheaton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wheaton Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheaton Cemetery
      • Beard Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beard Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
      • Indian Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Indian Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian 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 Harrison Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2112747  (Harrison Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2112747 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: Climax
      • County: Kalamazoo         Elev: 290
      • Location given for GNIS #2112747 (Harrison Cemetery)

    The official website for Kalamazoo County: www.kalcounty.com/

    The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.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 Michigan's counties, including Kalamazoo, 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 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 Harrison Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1797, Longitude: -85.3644       In this case, the coordinates for the Harrison 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.
    <7>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.




 

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