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A visit to the Greenwood 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 Greenwood Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Greenwood Cemetery (FG ID #59613)

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 Greenwood Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.3088°   (32° 18' 31")

Lon:   -90.1834°   (-90° 11' 0")

The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Hinds County<2>.

The county seat for Hinds County is located in Jackson. Jackson lies just to the south southeast of the Greenwood 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 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 Greenwood Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Hinds 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 Greenwood 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Greenwood Cemetery.

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

    • Jackson
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Choctaw Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choctaw Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choctaw Village
      • Choctaw Village is located in Hinds County
    • Pearson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearson
      • Pearson is located in Rankin County
    • Pearl
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl
      • Pearl is located in Rankin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,560 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pearl <4>
    • Flowood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowood
      • Flowood is located in Rankin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,556 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flowood <4>
    • Richland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • North Town Plaza
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Town Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Town Plaza
      • North Town Plaza is located in Hinds County
    • Greenfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
      • Greenfield is located in Rankin County
    • Ridgeland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Byram
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Clinton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton is located in Hinds County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,873 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinton <4>
    • Brandon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Florence
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
        • Florence is located in Rankin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,531 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Florence <4>
      • Madison
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Raymond
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
        • Raymond is located in Hinds County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,082 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raymond <4>
      • Mannsdale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mannsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mannsdale
        • Mannsdale is located in Madison County
      • Terry
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terry have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry
        • Terry is located in Hinds County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,241 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Terry <4>
      • Whites
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whites have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whites
        • Whites is located in Rankin County
      • Fannin
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannin have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannin
        • Fannin is located in Rankin 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 Greenwood Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hinds County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Brandon
    • Clinton
    • Flora
      • Flora lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Greenwood Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Flora.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora
    • Jackson
    • Pearl
      • Pearl lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Greenwood Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pearl.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl
    • Raymond
    • Ridgeland
    • Terry
      • Terry lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Greenwood Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Terry.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Greenwood Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Elmwood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Lincoln Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lincoln Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lincoln Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lincoln Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Cedar Lawn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Lawn Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Lawn Cemetery
    • Willow Park Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willow Park Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Park Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Hope Spring Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Spring Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Spring Cemetery
    • Lake Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lake Cemetery is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Cemetery
    • Jackson Memorial Gardens
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jackson Memorial Gardens is located in Hinds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Memorial Gardens
    • Pearson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pearson Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearson Cemetery
    • Mt. Elam Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Old Sea Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Sea Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sea Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • St. Matthew Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Matthew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Matthew Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Matthew Cemetery
      • Drakes Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drakes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Drakes Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drakes Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Hinds County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Lakewood Memorial Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Flora Hills Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flora Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flora Hills Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flora Hills Cemetery
      • Liberty Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Tougaloo Garden Memorial Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tougaloo Garden Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tougaloo Garden Memorial Park is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tougaloo Garden Memorial Park
      • New Hope Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Grove Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Grove Cemetery
      • Garden Memorial Park
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garden Memorial Park is located in Hinds County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden Memorial Park
      • McGowen Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGowen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McGowen Cemetery is located in Hinds County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGowen Cemetery
      • Richland Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richland Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Cemetery
      • Russel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Russel Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russel Cemetery
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Hinds County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Jones Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jones Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Greater Richmond Grove MB Church Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • The Greater Richmond Grove MB Church Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • The Greater Richmond Grove MB Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Greater Richmond Grove Cemetery
        • Parkway Memorial Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greater Richmond Grove MB Church 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 Greenwood Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #670717  (Greenwood Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #670717 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: Jackson
      • County: Hinds         Elev: 92
      • Location given for GNIS #670717 (Greenwood Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #59613

    The official website for Hinds County: www.co.hinds.ms.us/

    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>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Hinds, 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 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 Greenwood Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3088, Longitude: -90.1834    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <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.




 

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