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A visit to the Philips Cemetery ...


The location of the Philips 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 Philips Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.2451°   (34° 14' 42")

Lon:   -88.7606°   (-88° 45' 38")

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

The county seat for Lee County is located in Tupelo. Tupelo lies just to the east northeast of the Philips 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 websites either 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 Philips 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 Philips 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Philips Cemetery.

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

    • Bissell
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bissell
      • Bissell is located in Lee County
    • Tupelo
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Verona
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Verona <4>
    • Plantersville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plantersville <4>
    • Indian Hills
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Lee County
    • Shannon
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Sherman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Mooreville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreville
      • Mooreville is located in Lee County
    • Saltillo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • Birmingham
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birmingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
      • Birmingham is located in Lee County
    • Richmond
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
      • Richmond is located in Lee County
    • Blue Springs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Nixon
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
        • Nixon is located in Pontotoc County
      • Jug Fork
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jug Fork
        • Jug Fork is located in Lee County
      • Nettleton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nettleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettleton
        • Nettleton is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,896 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nettleton <4>
      • Goodford
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodford
        • Goodford is located in Pontotoc County
      • Ellistown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellistown
        • Ellistown is located in Union County
      • Greenwood
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
        • Greenwood is located in Itawamba County
      • Boggan Bend
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boggan Bend
        • Boggan Bend is located in Lee County
      • Cherry Creek
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
        • Cherry Creek is located in Pontotoc County
      • Pontotoc
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Corrona
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corrona
        • Corrona is located in Lee County
      • Abney
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abney
        • Abney is located in Itawamba County
      • Guntown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Algoma
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Okolona
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Mantachie
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • 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>
      • Mound City
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound City
        • Mound City is located in Union County
      • Ecru
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ecru
        • Ecru is located in Pontotoc County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,067 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ecru <4>

    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 Philips 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 Philips Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Ecru
      • Ecru lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Philips Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ecru.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ecru
    • Okolona
    • Pontotoc
    • Tupelo
      • Tupelo lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Philips Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Tupelo.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tupelo

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Philips Cemetery.<5>

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

    • West Moreland Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Moreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Moreland Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Moreland Cemetery
    • Allens Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allens Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allens Cemetery
    • Tupelo Memorial Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tupelo Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tupelo Memorial Gardens is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tupelo Memorial Gardens
    • Tupelo Memorial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tupelo Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tupelo Memorial Park is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tupelo Memorial Park
    • Glenwood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glenwood Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenwood Cemetery
    • Springhill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springhill Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springhill Cemetery
    • Stevensons Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevensons Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stevensons Chapel Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevensons Chapel Cemetery
    • Rains - Creely Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rains - Creely Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rains - Creely Family Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rains - Creely Family Cemetery
    • Belden Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Belden Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belden Cemetery
    • Chesterville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chesterville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chesterville Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chesterville Cemetery
    • Chesterville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chesterville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chesterville Cemetery is located in Lee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chesterville Cemetery
    • New Zion Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Pontotoc County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • New Zion Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Pontotoc County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
      • Palmetto Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmetto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palmetto Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmetto Cemetery
      • Mallory Family Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mallory Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mallory Family Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallory Family Cemetery
      • Verona Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Verona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Verona Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Verona Cemetery
      • Maxey Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maxey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maxey Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maxey Cemetery
      • Palmetto Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmetto Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palmetto Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmetto Cemetery
      • Old Union Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Union Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
      • Lee Memorial Park
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lee Memorial Park is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Memorial Park
      • Old Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Chapel Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Chapel Cemetery
      • Clanton - Price Family Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clanton - Price Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clanton - Price Family Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clanton - Price Family Cemetery
      • Confederate Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Confederate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Confederate Cemetery is located in Lee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Confederate 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 Philips Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #675684  (Philips Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #675684 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: Bissell
      • County: Lee         Elev: 101
      • Location given for GNIS #675684 (Philips 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 Philips Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2451, Longitude: -88.7606       In this case, the coordinates for the Philips 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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