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A visit to the Varnado Cemetery ...


The location of the Varnado 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 Varnado Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   31.0327°   (31° 1' 57")

Lon:   -90.4098°   (-90° 24' 35")

The Varnado 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 Varnado Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Varnado Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Pike 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 Varnado 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 Varnado Cemetery.

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

    • Osyka
      (4 miles [6.4 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 <4>
    • Chatawa
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatawa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatawa
      • Chatawa is located in Pike County
    • 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 north)
    • Mount Hermon
      (8 miles [12.9 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 <4>
    • Kentwood
      (9 miles [14.5 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 <4>
    • Tangipahoa
      (12 miles [19.3 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 <4>
    • Bacots
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bacots
      • Bacots is located in Pike County
    • 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
    • Holmesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holmesville
      • Holmesville is located in Pike County
    • McComb
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Gillsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillsburg
      • Gillsburg is located in Amite County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Fluker
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • 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 <4>
      • Wilmer
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmer
        • Wilmer is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
      • Glading
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glading have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glading
        • Glading is located in Amite County
      • 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)
      • Tylertown
        (16 miles [25.7 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 <4>
      • McElveen
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McElveen
        • McElveen is located in Amite County
      • Summit
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Roseland
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland
        • Roseland is located in Tangipahoa Parish (LA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,279 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseland <4>
      • Franklinton
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Topisaw
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topisaw
        • Topisaw is located in Pike 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 Varnado 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 Varnado Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Varnado Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Rhodus Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodus Cemetery
    • Strickland Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
    • McNabb Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McNabb Cemetery
    • Sandifer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
    • Simmons Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Simmons Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Rhodus Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodus Cemetery
    • Tate Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tate Cemetery
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Varnado Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Simmons Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Slade Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Slade Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slade Cemetery
      • Hinson - Knippers Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson - Knippers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hinson - Knippers Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson - Knippers Cemetery
      • St. Mary Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Mary Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
      • Dickey Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dickey Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickey Cemetery
      • Wolverton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolverton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wolverton Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolverton Cemetery
      • Varnado Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varnado Cemetery
      • Osyka Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osyka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Osyka Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osyka Cemetery
      • Ford Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ford Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
      • Dykes Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dykes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dykes Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dykes Cemetery
      • Magee Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magee Cemetery
      • Sandifer Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
      • Sandifer Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandifer Cemetery
      • Strickland Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
      • Guiding Light Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guiding Light 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 Varnado Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #709928  (Varnado Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #709928 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: 90
      • Location given for GNIS #709928 (Varnado 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 'straight-line' (or 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 Varnado Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0327, Longitude: -90.4098       In this case, the coordinates for the Varnado 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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