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A visit to the Rowland 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 Rowland Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Rowland 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 Rowland Cemetery

Lat:   39.2695°   (39° 16' 10")

Lon:   -94.1391°   (-94° 8' 20")

The Rowland Cemetery is located in Ray County<2>.

The county seat for Ray County is located in Richmond. Richmond lies just to the east of the Rowland Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Rowland Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Riffe Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riffe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riffe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riffe Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Gordan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gordan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gordan Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Pettus Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pettus Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pettus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pettus Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Turner Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Dillen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dillen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dillen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dillen Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • South Point Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The South Point Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Enon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Enon Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Barsher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barsher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barsher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barsher Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Cox Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cox Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Sanderson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanderson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sanderson Cemetery is located in Ray County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Clevenger Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clevenger Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clevenger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clevenger Cemetery is located in Ray County
    • Moore Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Scott Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Sibley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Smith - Jackson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith - Jackson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith - Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith - Jackson Cemetery is located in Ray County
    • Williams Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williams Cemetery is located in Ray County
    • Crowley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crowley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crowley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crowley Cemetery is located in Ray County
    • McGaugh Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGaugh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGaugh Cemetery is located in Ray County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Rowland Cemetery.

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

  • Orrick
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrick
    • Orrick is located in Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 800 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrick <6>
  • Albany
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
    • Albany is located in Ray County
  • Woods Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Heights
    • Woods Heights is located in Ray County
  • Wood Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Heights
    • Wood Heights is located in Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
  • Fleming
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleming have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleming
    • Fleming is located in Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
  • Crystal Lakes
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lakes
    • Crystal Lakes is located in Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
  • Rayville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Sibley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sibley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
    • Sibley is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sibley <6>
  • Camden
    (7 miles [11.3 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 Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
  • Homestead
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
    • Homestead is located in Ray County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
  • Excelsior Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Excelsior Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Excelsior Springs
    • Excelsior Springs is located in Clay County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,833 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Excelsior Springs <6>
  • Prathersville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prathersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prathersville
    • Prathersville is located in Clay County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Missouri City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Missouri City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri City
      • Missouri City is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 297 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Missouri City <6>
    • Richmond
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Mosby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mosby
      • Mosby is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
    • Buckner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Levasy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Levasy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Levasy
      • Levasy is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
    • Excelsior Estates
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Excelsior Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Excelsior Estates
      • Excelsior Estates is located in Ray County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
    • Atherton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atherton
      • Atherton is located in Jackson County
    • Napoleon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napoleon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napoleon
      • Napoleon is located in Lafayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
    • Henrietta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrietta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrietta
      • Henrietta is located in Ray County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
    • Stockdale ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stockdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockdale
      • Stockdale is located in Clay County
    • Waterloo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waterloo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Lafayette County
    • Lake City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Jackson County
    • Lawson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Wellington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington
      • Wellington is located in Lafayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 812 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellington <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 Rowland Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Ray County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Rowland 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 Rowland Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #725639  (Rowland Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #725639 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: Excelsior Springs
    • County: Ray         Elev: 287
    • Location given for GNIS #725639 (Rowland Cemetery)

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.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 Missouri's counties, including Ray, 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 Rowland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2695, Longitude: -94.1391       In this case, the coordinates for the Rowland 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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