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A visit to the Watterson Cemetery ...


The location of the Watterson 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 Watterson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.8598°   (36° 51' 35")

Lon:   -92.7616°   (-92° 45' 41")

The Watterson Cemetery is located in Douglas County<2>.

The county seat for Douglas County is located in Ava. Ava lies just to the northeast of the Watterson Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Watterson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Missouri:
  • Pages specific to Douglas 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 Watterson 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 Watterson Cemetery.

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

    • Rome
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
      • Rome is located in Douglas County
    • McClurg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClurg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClurg
      • McClurg is located in Taney County
    • Squires
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires
      • Squires is located in Douglas County
    • Arden
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden
      • Arden is located in Douglas County
    • Ava
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ava
      • Ava is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,905 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ava <4>
    • Bradleyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradleyville
      • Bradleyville is located in Taney County
    • Foil
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foil
      • Foil is located in Ozark County
    • Thornfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornfield
      • Thornfield is located in Ozark County
    • Summit City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit City
      • Summit City is located in Ozark County
    • Wasola
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasola
      • Wasola is located in Ozark County
    • Noble
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noble
      • Noble is located in Ozark County
    • Longrun
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longrun
      • Longrun is located in Ozark County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Elkhead
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhead
        • Elkhead is located in Christian County
      • Garrison
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrison
        • Garrison is located in Christian County
      • Almartha
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almartha
        • Almartha is located in Ozark County
      • Bruner
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bruner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruner
        • Bruner is located in Christian County
      • Chadwick
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chadwick
        • Chadwick is located in Christian County
      • Taneyville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taneyville
        • Taneyville is located in Taney County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
      • Sarvis Point
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sarvis Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarvis Point
        • Sarvis Point is located in Webster County
      • Romance
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romance
        • Romance is located in Ozark County
      • Olga
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olga
        • Olga is located in Webster County
      • Olathia
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olathia
        • Olathia is located in Douglas County
      • Oldfield
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldfield
        • Oldfield is located in Christian County
      • Rueter
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rueter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rueter
        • Rueter is located in Taney County
      • Velsor ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velsor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velsor
        • Velsor is located in Christian 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 Watterson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Douglas County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Ava
      • Ava lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Watterson Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ava.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ava
    • Chadwick

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

    • McKnight Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKnight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McKnight Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKnight Cemetery
    • Stamper Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stamper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stamper Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stamper Cemetery
    • Dixon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixon Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Horner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Horner Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horner Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Butler Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butler Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Cox Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • 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 Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Jenkins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Summers Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Summers Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summers Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Taney County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Spring Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Creek Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Harris Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harris Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Goodhope Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodhope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Goodhope Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodhope Cemetery
      • Comer Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Comer Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comer Cemetery
      • Dann Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dann Cemetery is located in Taney County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dann Cemetery
      • Palmer Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palmer Cemetery is located in Taney County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmer Cemetery
      • Fannen Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fannen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fannen Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fannen Cemetery
      • Arno Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arno Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arno Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arno Cemetery
      • Herrell Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Herrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Herrell Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herrell Cemetery
      • Dean Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dean Cemetery is located in Taney County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean Cemetery
      • Frye Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Frye Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frye Cemetery
      • Holt Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holt Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
      • Ritter Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ritter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ritter Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ritter 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 Watterson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #753491  (Watterson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #753491 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: Brownbranch
      • County: Douglas         Elev: 300
      • Location given for GNIS #753491 (Watterson 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 Douglas, 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 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 Watterson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8598, Longitude: -92.7616       In this case, the coordinates for the Watterson 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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