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A visit to the Center Point 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 Center Point Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.8404°   (34° 50' 25")

Lon:   -89.8648°   (-89° 51' 53")

The Center Point Cemetery is located in DeSoto County<2>.

The county seat for DeSoto County is located in Hernando. Hernando lies just to the west of the Center Point Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Center Point Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Enon Springs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enon Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Enon Springs Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Bakers Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bakers Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bakers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bakers Chapel Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Matts Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matts Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Matts Chapel Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Matts Chapel Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Matts Chapel Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the west of Hernando.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2672969 <6>
  • Drain Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drain Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drain Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drain Family Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Wiggins Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wiggins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wiggins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wiggins Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Kelsey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kelsey Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Knights Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knights Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knights Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Knights Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Perry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perry Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Mt. Austin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Austin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Austin Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Whites Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whites Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whites Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whites Chapel Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • New Bethany Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethany Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethany Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • New Bethany Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bethany Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Grays Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jaybird Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jaybird Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jaybird Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jaybird Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Greenleaf Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenleaf Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenleaf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenleaf Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Mills Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mills Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mills Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mills Family Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Kelly Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kelly Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Fountain Head Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fountain Head Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fountain Head Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fountain Head Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Winbourn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winbourn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winbourn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winbourn Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Cox Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 DeSoto County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Center Point Cemetery.

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

  • Bright
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bright. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright
    • Bright is located in DeSoto County
  • Alphaba
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alphaba
    • Alphaba is located in DeSoto County
  • Ingrams Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingrams Mill
    • Ingrams Mill is located in DeSoto County
  • Hernando
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Olive Branch
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive Branch
    • Olive Branch is located in DeSoto County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,646 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olive Branch <7>
  • Nesbit
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Antioch
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
    • Antioch is located in Tate County
  • Poagville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poagville
    • Poagville is located in Tate County
  • Byhalia
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byhalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byhalia
    • Byhalia is located in Marshall County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,213 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byhalia <7>
  • Southaven
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southaven
    • Southaven is located in DeSoto County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 56,644 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southaven <7>
  • De Soto Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto Village
    • De Soto Village is located in DeSoto County
  • Aldens
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aldens
    • Aldens is located in DeSoto County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Coldwater
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Horn Lake
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Barton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
      • Barton is located in Marshall County
    • Victoria
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
      • Victoria is located in Marshall County
    • Lynchburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lynchburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynchburg
      • Lynchburg is located in DeSoto County
    • Parkway Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkway Village
      • Parkway Village is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Cub Lake
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cub Lake. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub Lake
      • Cub Lake is located in DeSoto County
    • Oakville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • New Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Tate County
    • Aiken
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aiken
      • Aiken is located in Tate County
    • Wyatte
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyatte. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatte
      • Wyatte is located in Tate County
    • Cayce
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayce
      • Cayce is located in Marshall County
    • Bailey
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bailey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
      • Bailey is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Forest Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forest Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Eudora
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eudora. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eudora
      • Eudora is located in DeSoto 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 Center Point Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in DeSoto County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Center Point 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 Center Point Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #690244  (Center Point Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #690244 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: Lewisburg
    • County: DeSoto         Elev: 100
    • Location given for GNIS #690244 (Center Point Cemetery)

The official website for DeSoto County: www.desotoms.com/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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 Mississippi's counties, including DeSoto, 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 Center Point Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8404, Longitude: -89.8648       In this case, the coordinates for the Center Point 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>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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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