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A visit to the Simmons Cemetery ...

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 Simmons Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   31.0380°   (31° 2' 16")

Lon:   -90.3856°   (-90° 23' 8")

The Simmons Cemetery is located in Pike County<2>.

The county seat for Pike County is located in Magnolia. Magnolia lies just to the north northwest of the Simmons Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Simmons Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Ard Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ard Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Ann Tyler Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ann Tyler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ann Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ann Tyler Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Varnado Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varnado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Varnado Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Strickland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • 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 Pike County
  • Sandifer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandifer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sandifer Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Varnado Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Simmons Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Strickland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Guiding Light Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guiding Light Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guiding Light Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Guiding Light Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • McNabb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McNabb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McNabb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McNabb Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Rhodus Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodus Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhodus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rhodus Cemetery is located in Pike County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Magee Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Magee Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • McDaniel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDaniel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDaniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDaniel Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Sandifer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandifer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandifer Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Tate Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tate Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tate Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varnado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Varnado Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Progress Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Progress Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Progress Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Progress Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Rimes Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rimes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rimes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rimes Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Brewer - Webb Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer - Webb Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer - Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brewer - Webb Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Hinson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hinson Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Mullens Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mullens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mullens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mullens Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Allen Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allen Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Sandifer Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandifer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandifer Cemetery is located in Pike County
    • Bluff Springs Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bluff Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bluff Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bluff Springs Cemetery is located in Pike County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Simmons Cemetery.

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

  • Osyka
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osyka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osyka
    • Osyka is located in Pike County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osyka <6>
  • Smithburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smithburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithburg
    • Smithburg is located in Pike County
  • Chatawa
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chatawa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatawa
    • Chatawa is located in Pike County
  • Mount Hermon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hermon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
    • Mount Hermon is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Hermon <6>
  • Sunny Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
    • Sunny Hill is located in Washington Parish (LA)
  • Magnolia
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Kentwood
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentwood
    • Kentwood is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,452 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kentwood <6>
  • Holmesville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holmesville
    • Holmesville is located in Pike County
  • Bacots
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bacots
    • Bacots is located in Pike County
  • Tangipahoa
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangipahoa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangipahoa
    • Tangipahoa is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 865 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangipahoa <6>
  • Bear Town
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Town
    • Bear Town is located in Pike County
  • McComb
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Wilmer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilmer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
      • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
    • Tylertown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tylertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tylertown
      • Tylertown is located in Walthall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,419 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tylertown <6>
    • Huron
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Huron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
      • Huron is located in Amite County
    • Gillsburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillsburg
      • Gillsburg is located in Amite County
    • Fluker
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fluker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fluker
      • Fluker is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fluker <6>
    • Stoney Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
      • Stoney Point is located in Washington Parish (LA)
    • McElveen
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McElveen
      • McElveen is located in Amite County
    • Glading
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glading. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glading
      • Glading is located in Amite County
    • Summit
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Topisaw
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topisaw
      • Topisaw is located in Pike County
    • Franklinton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)

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 Simmons Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pike County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Kentwood
  • Magnolia
  • McComb
    • McComb lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Simmons Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for McComb.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McComb
  • Osyka
    • Osyka lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Simmons Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Osyka.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osyka
  • Roseland
  • Summit
    • Summit lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Simmons Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Summit.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit

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 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 Simmons Cemetery:

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 Simmons Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #709911  (Simmons Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #709911 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: Osyka
    • County: Pike         Elev: 85
    • Location given for GNIS #709911 (Simmons Cemetery)

The official website for Pike County: www.co.pike.ms.us/

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 Pike, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Simmons Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0380, Longitude: -90.3856       In this case, the coordinates for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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