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A visit to the Dawson Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Dawson Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Dawson Cemetery (FG ID #58941)

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 Dawson Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Dawson Cemetery has been estimated.<3>

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

Lat:   34.8289°   (34° 49' 44")

Lon:   -89.4945°   (-89° 29' 40")

The cemetery is located in Marshall County<4>.

As an estimate, the Dawson Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Holly Springs.

The county seat for Marshall County is located in Holly Springs. Holly Springs lies just to the southeast of the Dawson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Dawson Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Seals Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seals Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seals Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seals Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Seals Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seals Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seals Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seals Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • McAlexander Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McAlexander Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McAlexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Fant Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fant Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Hebron Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Bishop Cottre Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bishop Cottre Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bishop Cottre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bishop Cottre Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Red Banks Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Banks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Red Banks Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • McClathy Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClathy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClathy Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Hillcrest Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Grays Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grays Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grays Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Sylvestria Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sylvestria Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sylvestria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sylvestria Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Old Atway Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Atway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Atway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Atway Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Hudsonville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudsonville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudsonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hudsonville Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Hudsonville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudsonville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudsonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hudsonville Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Isom Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Isom Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Isom Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Isom Chapel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Olive Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Carey Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carey Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carey Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carey Chapel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Edrizon Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edrizon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edrizon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Edrizon Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Brick Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brick Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • McCraven Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Rising Star Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rising Star Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rising Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rising Star Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Crump Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Grays Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grays Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grays Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Gatewood Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatewood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gatewood Cemetery is located in Marshall County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Dawson Cemetery.

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

  • Red Banks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Holly Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
    • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,684 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holly Springs <7>
  • Atway
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Hudsonville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Taska
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Taska. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taska
    • Taska is located in Marshall County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Taska
    • From the Dawson Cemetery to Taska
  • Victoria
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Slayden
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slayden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayden
    • Slayden is located in Marshall County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Slayden
    • From the Dawson Cemetery to Slayden
  • Mount Pleasant
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Marianna
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marianna. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marianna
    • Marianna is located in Marshall County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Marianna
    • From the Dawson Cemetery to Marianna
  • Cayce
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Byhalia
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byhalia have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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>
  • Chulahoma
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Snow Lake Shores
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Lake Shores
      • Snow Lake Shores is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 291 people
    • Barton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
      • Barton is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Barton
      • From the Dawson Cemetery to Barton
    • Rossville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
      • Rossville is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,012 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <7>
    • Piperton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piperton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piperton
      • Piperton is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,128 people
    • Ingrams Mill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Potts Camp
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Wyatte
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatte
      • Wyatte is located in Tate County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wyatte
      • From the Dawson Cemetery to Wyatte
    • Laws Hill
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Ashland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 514 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashland <7>
    • Michigan City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan City
      • Michigan City is located in Benton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Michigan City <7>
    • Moscow
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <7>
    • Collierville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Forty Five
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)

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 Dawson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marshall County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Dawson 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 helpful 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 Dawson 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 Dawson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #693067  (Dawson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #693067 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: Holly Springs
    • County: Marshall         Elev: 141
    • Location given for GNIS #693067 (Dawson Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #58941

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Dawson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8289, Longitude: -89.4945       In this case, the coordinates for the Dawson Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>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.
<4>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Marshall, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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.
<6>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.
<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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