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A visit to the Watts Cemetery ...


The location of the Watts 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 Watts Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   31.3288°   (31° 19' 43")

Lon:   -89.7231°   (-89° 43' 23")

The Watts Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies just to the southwest of the Watts Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Watts Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Marion 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 Watts 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 21 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Watts Cemetery.

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

    • Columbia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Expose
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Expose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Expose
      • Expose is located in Marion County
    • Bassfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bassfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bassfield
      • Bassfield is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Sumrall
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Pinebur
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinebur
      • Pinebur is located in Marion County
    • Oak Vale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Vale
      • Oak Vale is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Kokomo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Prentiss
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prentiss
      • Prentiss is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 925 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prentiss <4>
    • West Hattiesburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hattiesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Hattiesburg
      • West Hattiesburg is located in Lamar County
    • Lux
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lux
      • Lux is located in Covington County
    • Seminary
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary
      • Seminary is located in Covington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 284 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seminary <4>
    • Arm
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arm
      • Arm is located in Lawrence County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Williamsburg
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg
        • Williamsburg is located in Covington County
      • Purvis
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purvis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purvis
        • Purvis is located in Lamar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,398 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purvis <4>
      • Kola
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kola
        • Kola is located in Covington County
      • Collins
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collins
        • Collins is located in Covington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,417 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collins <4>
      • Sartinville
        (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sartinville
        • Sartinville is located in Walthall County
      • Angie
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angie
        • Angie is located in Washington Parish (LA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 246 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Angie <4>
      • Wells Town
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Town
        • Wells Town is located in Lamar County
      • Hattiesburg
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Silver Creek
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
        • Silver Creek is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Creek <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 Watts Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marion County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Watts Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Stringer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stringer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stringer Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stringer Cemetery
    • Stringer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stringer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stringer Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stringer Cemetery
    • Singley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Singley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Singley Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Singley Cemetery
    • Good Hope Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Good Hope Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
    • Broom Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Broom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Broom Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Broom Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Raybourn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Raybourn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Raybourn Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Raybourn Cemetery
    • New Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Union Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Union Cemetery
    • Randle Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Randle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Randle Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Randle Cemetery
    • Baylis Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baylis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baylis Chapel Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baylis Chapel Cemetery
    • Tolar Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tolar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tolar Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tolar Cemetery
    • Old Rocky Branch Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Rocky Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Rocky Branch Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Rocky Branch Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Watts Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Watts Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watts Cemetery
      • Mt. Gilead Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Gilead Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      • Emmanuel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
      • Breakfield Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Breakfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Breakfield Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Breakfield Cemetery
      • Enon Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Enon Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Cemetery
      • Allen Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • 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 Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
      • Thompson Chapel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Chapel Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Chapel Cemetery
      • Bunker Hill Memorial Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bunker Hill Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bunker Hill Memorial Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bunker Hill Memorial Cemetery
      • Bunker Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bunker Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bunker Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bunker Hill Cemetery
      • Harmony Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
      • Woodlawn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Buchanan Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buchanan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
      • Slade Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • 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 Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slade Cemetery
      • Hickory Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
      • Old Broom Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Broom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Broom Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Broom 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 Watts Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #710579  (Watts Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #710579 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: Improve
      • County: Marion         Elev: 97
      • Location given for GNIS #710579 (Watts 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 Marion, 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 Watts Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.3288, Longitude: -89.7231       In this case, the coordinates for the Watts 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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