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A visit to the Old Brandon Cemetery ...


The location of the Old Brandon 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 Old Brandon Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.2757°   (32° 16' 32")

Lon:   -89.9926°   (-89° 59' 33")

The Old Brandon Cemetery is located in Rankin County<2>.

The county seat for Rankin County is located in Brandon. Brandon lies just to the west northwest of the Old Brandon Cemetery .

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 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 Old Brandon Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Rankin 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 Old Brandon 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old Brandon Cemetery.

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

    • Brandon
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Greenfield
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
      • Greenfield is located in Rankin County
    • Pearl
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Pearson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearson
      • Pearson is located in Rankin County
    • Richland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Fannin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannin
      • Fannin is located in Rankin County
    • North Town Plaza
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Town Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Town Plaza
      • North Town Plaza is located in Hinds County
    • Florence
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Pelahatchie
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jackson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Choctaw Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choctaw Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choctaw Village
      • Choctaw Village is located in Hinds County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Ridgeland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Cato
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cato
        • Cato is located in Rankin County
      • Madison
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Byram
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Cooperville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperville
        • Cooperville is located in Scott County
      • Sand Hill
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Hill
        • Sand Hill is located in Rankin County
      • Whites
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whites have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whites
        • Whites is located in Rankin County
      • Braxton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braxton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braxton
        • Braxton is located in Simpson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 179 people
      • Madisonville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
        • Madisonville is located in Madison County
      • Clear Branch
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Branch
        • Clear Branch is located in Rankin County
      • Puckett
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Puckett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puckett
        • Puckett is located in Rankin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 346 people
      • Daniel
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniel
        • Daniel is located in Smith County
      • Polkville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polkville
        • Polkville is located in Smith County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 819 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 Old Brandon Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rankin County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

    • Brandon Memory Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brandon Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brandon Memory Gardens is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brandon Memory Gardens
    • Sandhill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandhill Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandhill Cemetery
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 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 Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Greenfield Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenfield Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenfield Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilgrim Rest Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Flora Hills Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flora Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Hebron Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebron Hill Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Hill Cemetery
    • St. Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Hill Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Hill Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Rankin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Russel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Russel Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russel Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • 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 Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Andrew Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Andrew Chapel Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery
      • True Vine Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the True Vine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The True Vine Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the True Vine Cemetery
      • Oakdale Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oakdale Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Cemetery
      • Whittington Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whittington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Whittington Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whittington Cemetery
      • Union Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Drakes Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drakes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Drakes Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drakes Cemetery
      • St. Matthew Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Matthew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      • Old Sea Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      • Mt. Elam Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jerusalem Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
      • Jordan Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jordan Grove Cemetery is located in Rankin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan 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 Old Brandon Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #709104  (Old Brandon Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #709104 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: Brandon
      • County: Rankin         Elev: 147
      • Location given for GNIS #709104 (Old Brandon Cemetery)

    The official website for Rankin County: www.rankincounty.org/

    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 Rankin, 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 obstructions 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 Old Brandon Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.2757, Longitude: -89.9926       In this case, the coordinates for the Old Brandon 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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