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A visit to the Section 16 Cemetery ...


The location of the Section 16 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 Section 16 Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Section 16 Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Section 16 Cemetery

Lat:   33.1396°   (33° 8' 22")

Lon:   -90.8318°   (-90° 49' 54")

The Section 16 Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Greenville. Greenville lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Section 16 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 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 Section 16 Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 Section 16 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 Section 16 Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Section 16 Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Hollandale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollandale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollandale
      • Hollandale is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,242 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollandale <4>
    • Delta City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta City
      • Delta City is located in Hinds County
    • Willet
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willet
      • Willet is located in Washington County
    • Panther Burn
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Burn
      • Panther Burn is located in Sharkey County
    • Forrest City ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forrest City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forrest City
      • Forrest City is located in Washington County
    • Murphy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
      • Murphy is located in Washington County
    • Nitta Yuma
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nitta Yuma
      • Nitta Yuma is located in Sharkey County
    • Arcola
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 315 people
    • Richey
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richey
      • Richey is located in Sharkey County
    • Auter
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auter
      • Auter is located in Sharkey County
    • New Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Sunflower County
    • Wilmot
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmot
      • Wilmot is located in Washington County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Anguilla
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anguilla have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anguilla
        • Anguilla is located in Sharkey County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anguilla <4>
      • Hampton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
        • Hampton is located in Washington County
      • Lorenzen
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lorenzen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorenzen
        • Lorenzen is located in Sharkey County
      • Mont Helena
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Helena
        • Mont Helena is located in Sharkey County
      • Gooden Lake
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gooden Lake
        • Gooden Lake is located in Humphreys County
      • James
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James
        • James is located in Washington County
      • Riverside Junction
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Junction
        • Riverside Junction is located in Sharkey County
      • Byrne City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byrne City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byrne City
        • Byrne City is located in Washington County
      • Rolling Fork
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Isola
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isola
        • Isola is located in Humphreys County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 591 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 Section 16 Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Section 16 Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Section 16 Cemetery.<5>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Section 16 Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Bellamy Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellamy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bellamy Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellamy Cemetery
    • Clitonia Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clitonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clitonia Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clitonia Cemetery
    • New Foundation Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Foundation Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Foundation Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Foundation Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Georgia Bend Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Georgia Bend Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Georgia Bend Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Georgia Bend Cemetery
    • Delta City Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delta City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Delta City Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delta City Cemetery
    • Mt. Gideon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gideon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gideon Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gideon Cemetery
    • Vickland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vickland Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vickland Cemetery
    • Magruder Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magruder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Magruder Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magruder Cemetery
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Fish Lake Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fish Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fish Lake Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fish Lake Cemetery
    • Fourmile Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fourmile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fourmile Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fourmile Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Canaan Hill Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canaan Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Canaan Hill Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canaan Hill Cemetery
      • Arcola Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arcola Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arcola Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arcola Cemetery
      • Paxton Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paxton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Paxton Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paxton Cemetery
      • Cameta Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cameta Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cameta Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cameta Cemetery
      • Harris Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harris Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Golden Link Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Vicks Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vicks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vicks Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vicks Cemetery
      • Centrana Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centrana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Centrana Cemetery is located in Sharkey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centrana Cemetery
      • Pilgrim Rest Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 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 Amite County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Rest 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 Section 16 Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #677495  (Section 16 Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #677495 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: Hollandale
      • County: Washington         Elev: 33
      • Location given for GNIS #677495 (Section 16 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 Washington, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Section 16 Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1396, Longitude: -90.8318       In this case, the coordinates for the Section 16 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.
    <6>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.




 

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