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A visit to the Masonic Cemetery ...


The location of the Masonic 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 Masonic Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.4976°   (34° 29' 51")

Lon:   -88.6287°   (-88° 37' 43")

The Masonic Cemetery is located in Lee County<2>.

The county seat for Lee County is located in Tupelo. Tupelo lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Masonic 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 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 Masonic Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Lee 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 Masonic 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Masonic Cemetery.

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

    • Baldwyn
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwyn
      • Baldwyn is located in Prentiss County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,249 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baldwyn <4>
    • Guntown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Wheeler
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheeler
      • Wheeler is located in Prentiss County
    • Boggan Bend
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boggan Bend
      • Boggan Bend is located in Lee County
    • Corrona
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corrona
      • Corrona is located in Lee County
    • Saltillo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saltillo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,071 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saltillo <4>
    • Kirkville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
      • Kirkville is located in Itawamba County
    • Marietta
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marietta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marietta
      • Marietta is located in Prentiss County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 253 people
    • Graham
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
      • Graham is located in Union County
    • Alpine
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
      • Alpine is located in Union County
    • Jug Fork
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jug Fork
      • Jug Fork is located in Lee County
    • Blackland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackland
      • Blackland is located in Prentiss County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Lake City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
        • Lake City is located in Prentiss County
      • Booneville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Indian Hills
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
        • Indian Hills is located in Lee County
      • New Site
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Site
        • New Site is located in Prentiss County
      • Mantachie
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mantachie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mantachie
        • Mantachie is located in Itawamba County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,119 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mantachie <4>
      • Jumpertown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumpertown
        • Jumpertown is located in Prentiss County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
      • Blue Springs
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Springs
        • Blue Springs is located in Union County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Springs <4>
      • Sherman
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
        • Sherman is located in Pontotoc County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 703 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherman <4>
      • Altitude
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altitude
        • Altitude is located in Prentiss County
      • Dumas
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumas
        • Dumas is located in Tippah County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people

    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 Masonic Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lee County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Masonic Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Tennelue Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tennelue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tennelue Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tennelue Cemetery
    • Carrollville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carrollville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carrollville Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carrollville Cemetery
    • Old Calvary Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Calvary Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Calvary Cemetery
    • Sand Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sand Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sand Hill Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sand Hill Cemetery
    • Horton - Bailey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton - Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Horton - Bailey Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton - Bailey Cemetery
    • Pratts Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pratts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pratts Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pratts Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Church Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • East Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
    • Prentiss County Memorial Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prentiss County Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prentiss County Memorial Gardens is located in Prentiss County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prentiss County Memorial Gardens
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Asbury Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
      • Ingram Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
      • Old Bethel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Bethel Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bethel Cemetery
      • Campbelltown Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbelltown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Campbelltown Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbelltown Cemetery
      • Guntown Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guntown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Guntown Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guntown Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Old Friendship Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Friendship Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Friendship Cemetery
      • Prospect Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prospect Cemetery is located in Prentiss County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect 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 Masonic Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #673225  (Masonic Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #673225 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: Guntown
      • County: Lee         Elev: 123
      • Location given for GNIS #673225 (Masonic Cemetery)

    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 Lee, 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 Masonic Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.4976, Longitude: -88.6287       In this case, the coordinates for the Masonic 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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