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A visit to the Zion Cemetery ...


The location of the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.6090°   (32° 36' 32")

Lon:   -88.8806°   (-88° 52' 50")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Kemper County<2>.

The county seat for Kemper County is located in De Kalb. De Kalb lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the northeast of the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Kemper County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 23 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

    • Martin
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Lauderdale County
    • House
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for House
      • House is located in Neshoba County
    • Collinsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collinsville
      • Collinsville is located in Lauderdale County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collinsville <4>
    • Suqualena
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suqualena
      • Suqualena is located in Lauderdale County
    • Daleville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daleville
      • Daleville is located in Lauderdale County
    • Tucker
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Neshoba County
    • Union
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,876 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union <4>
    • Bailey
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
      • Bailey is located in Lauderdale County
    • Bogue Chitto
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bogue Chitto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogue Chitto
      • Bogue Chitto is located in Neshoba County
    • Nellieburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nellieburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nellieburg
      • Nellieburg is located in Lauderdale County
    • Neshoba
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neshoba
      • Neshoba is located in Neshoba County
    • Decatur
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • De Kalb
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Lynville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynville
        • Lynville is located in Kemper County
      • Philadelphia
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Marion
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
        • Marion is located in Lauderdale County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,482 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <4>
      • Chunky
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Meridian
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Lockhart
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lockhart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockhart
        • Lockhart is located in Lauderdale County
      • Dixon
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
        • Dixon is located in Neshoba County
      • Lucern
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucern
        • Lucern is located in Newton County
      • Hickory
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
        • Hickory is located in Newton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 515 people
      • Russell
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
        • Russell is located in Lauderdale 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 Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kemper County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Chisholm Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chisholm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chisholm Cemetery is located in Kemper County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chisholm Cemetery
    • Hester Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hester Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hester Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2244776 <6>
    • Linwood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Linwood Cemetery is located in Kemper County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linwood Cemetery
    • Old Herbert Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Herbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Herbert Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Herbert Cemetery
    • Hesters Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hesters Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hesters Chapel Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hesters Chapel Cemetery
    • Trussel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trussel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trussel Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trussel Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Kemper County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Damascus Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Damascus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Damascus Cemetery is located in Kemper County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Damascus Cemetery
    • Herbert Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Herbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Herbert Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herbert Cemetery
    • House Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The House Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the House Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • McDonald Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Neshoba County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Kemper County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Talbert Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Talbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Talbert Cemetery is located in Kemper County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Talbert Cemetery
      • Liberty Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Kemper County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      • Pine Forest Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Forest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pine Forest Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Forest Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Kemper County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive 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 Zion Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #708010  (Zion Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #708010 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: Post
      • County: Kemper         Elev: 134
      • Location given for GNIS #708010 (Zion 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 Kemper, 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 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 Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6090, Longitude: -88.8806       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion 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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