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: 33.1215° (33° 7' 17")
Lon: -89.0509° (-89° 3' 3")
The Masonic Cemetery is located in Winston County<2>.
The county seat for Winston County is located in Louisville. Louisville lies just to the west northwest of the Masonic 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 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 Winston County:
- Genealogy information for nearby counties:
- Cemetery Information and Directories:
- About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 17 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Masonic Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Masonic Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Louisville
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Noxapater
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noxapater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noxapater
- Noxapater is located in Winston County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 434 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Noxapater <4>
- Hinze
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinze
- Hinze is located in Winston County
- Plattsburg
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattsburg
- Plattsburg is located in Winston County
- Handle
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Handle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Handle
- Handle is located in Winston County
- Ackerman
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Sturgis
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturgis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
- Sturgis is located in Oktibbeha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 257 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <4>
- Weir
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weir have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weir
- Weir is located in Choctaw County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weir <4>
- Vowell
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vowell
- Vowell is located in Winston County
- Mashulaville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mashulaville
- Mashulaville is located in Noxubee County
- Bradley
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradley
- Bradley is located in Oktibbeha County
- McCool
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCool
- McCool is located in Attala County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 123 people
- Continue List (5 more) ...
- Williams
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams
- Williams is located in Choctaw County
- Longview
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
- Longview is located in Oktibbeha County
- Bogue Chitto
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bogue Chitto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogue Chitto
- Bogue Chitto is located in Neshoba County
- Reform
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reform have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reform
- Reform is located in Choctaw County
- Lynville
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynville
- Lynville is located in Kemper 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 Masonic Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Winston County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Masonic Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Ackerman
- French Camp
- Louisville
- Philadelphia
- Plattsburg
- Starkville
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Masonic Cemetery.<5>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Masonic Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Johnson Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Johnson Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
- Union Chapel Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Macedonia Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
- Calvary Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Calvary Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
- Flower Ridge Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flower Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Flower Ridge Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flower Ridge Cemetery
- New Hope Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- 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 Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
- New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- The New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Winston County
- The New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
- New Zion Cemetery
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
- White Hall Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The White Hall Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Hall Cemetery
- Noxubee Hill Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noxubee Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Noxubee Hill Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noxubee Hill Cemetery
- Murphy Creek Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Murphy Creek Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Creek Cemetery
- Liberty Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Liberty Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
- Little Rock Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Little Rock Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Rock Cemetery
- Continue List (15 more) ...
- Tanksley Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tanksley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Tanksley Cemetery is located in Choctaw County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanksley Cemetery
- Campground Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Campground Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
- Woodruff Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Crystal Ridge Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Choctaw Christian Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- The Choctaw Christian Cemetery is located in Winston County
- The Choctaw Christian Cemetery has also been known as:
- Crystal Ridge Mennonite Cemetery
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Choctaw Christian Cemetery
- Oliver Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Oliver Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oliver Cemetery
- Webster Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Webster Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webster Cemetery
- Turner Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Turner Cemetery is located in Choctaw County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
- Pleasant Hill Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Boswell Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boswell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Boswell Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boswell Cemetery
- Mt. Vernon Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Noxapater Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noxapater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Noxapater Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noxapater Cemetery
- Rocky Hill Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rocky Hill Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Hill Cemetery
- Mt. Bell MB Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Pleasant Grove Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Winston County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove 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 #711087 (Masonic Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #711087 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: Louisville South
- County: Winston Elev: 171
- Location given for GNIS #711087 (Masonic Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Winston, 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: 33.1215, Longitude: -89.0509 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. |