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A visit to the Howard 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 Howard Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   31.0543°   (31° 3' 15")

Lon:   -89.6367°   (-89° 38' 12")

The Howard Cemetery is located in Lamar County<2>.

The county seat for Lamar County is located in Purvis. Purvis lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Howard Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Howard Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Clear Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clear Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clear Creek Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Myrtle Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myrtle Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myrtle Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Myrtle Grove Cemetery is located in Lamar County
  • Baxterville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baxterville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baxterville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baxterville Cemetery is located in Lamar County
  • Ford Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ford Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Pinebur Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pinebur Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pinebur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pinebur Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • New Hope Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Spring Cottage Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Cottage Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Cottage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Cottage Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Capp Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Capp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Capp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Capp Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Warren Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warren Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Warren Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Sandy Hook Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandy Hook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandy Hook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sandy Hook Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Byrd Line Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Line Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Byrd Line Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Bay Creek Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bay Creek Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Sandy Hook Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandy Hook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandy Hook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandy Hook Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Ford Chapel Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ford Chapel Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Little Black Creek Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Black Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Black Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Black Creek Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Corinth Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Pearl River Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearl River Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearl River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pearl River Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Old Live Oak Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Live Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Live Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Live Oak Cemetery is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Lumberton City Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lumberton City Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lumberton City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lumberton City Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Samuel Slade Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Samuel Slade Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Samuel Slade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Samuel Slade Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Slade Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slade Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slade Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Seneca Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seneca Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seneca Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Seneca Cemetery is located in Lamar County
    • Entrekin Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Entrekin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Entrekin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Entrekin Cemetery is located in Lamar County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Howard Cemetery.

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

  • Pinebur
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinebur
    • Pinebur is located in Marion County
  • Wells Town
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Town
    • Wells Town is located in Lamar County
  • Lumberton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lumberton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumberton
    • Lumberton is located in Lamar County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,242 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lumberton <5>
  • Angie
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angie
    • Angie is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 246 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Angie <5>
  • Varnado
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Varnado have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varnado
    • Varnado is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 332 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Varnado <5>
  • Purvis
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purvis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purvis
    • Purvis is located in Lamar County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,398 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purvis <5>
  • Poplarville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplarville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplarville
    • Poplarville is located in Pearl River County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,780 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poplarville <5>
  • Columbia
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Juniper Grove
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Juniper Grove
    • Juniper Grove is located in Pearl River County
  • Carnes
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnes
    • Carnes is located in Forrest County
  • Expose
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Expose. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Expose
    • Expose is located in Marion County
  • Bogalusa
    (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bogalusa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogalusa
    • Bogalusa is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,412 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bogalusa <5>
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • West Hattiesburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hattiesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Hattiesburg
      • West Hattiesburg is located in Lamar County
    • Kokomo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Pine
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine
      • Pine is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Lees Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Creek
      • Lees Creek is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Smith Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Town
      • Smith Town is located in Stone County
    • Sumrall
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Goss
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goss. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goss
      • Goss is located in Marion County
    • McLaurin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLaurin
      • McLaurin is located in Forrest County
    • Hattiesburg
      (27 miles [43.5 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 Howard Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lamar County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #671525  (Howard Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #671525 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: Baxterville SW
    • County: Lamar         Elev: 59
    • Location given for GNIS #671525 (Howard Cemetery)

The official website for Lamar County: www.lamarcounty.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 Lamar, 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' (or 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 Howard Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0543, Longitude: -89.6367       In this case, the coordinates for the Howard 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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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