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A visit to the Zion 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 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)<1>

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 .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chisholm Cemetery
    • 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
  • Hester Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hester Cemetery
    • 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
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • 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
  • Pine Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
    • 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 Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2244776 <5>
  • Linwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linwood Cemetery
    • 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
  • Old Herbert Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Herbert Cemetery
    • 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
  • Hesters Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hesters Chapel Cemetery
    • 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
  • Trussel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trussel Cemetery
    • 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
  • Union Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • 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
  • Damascus Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Damascus Cemetery
    • 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
  • Simmons Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Herbert Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herbert Cemetery
    • 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
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • House Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the House Cemetery
      • 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
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • 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
    • McDonald Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
      • 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
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • 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
    • Talbert Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Talbert Cemetery
      • 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
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • 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
    • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      • 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
    • Pine Forest Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Forest Cemetery
      • 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
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • 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

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Rio
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
    • Rio is located in Kemper County
  • Martin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
    • Martin is located in Lauderdale County
  • Spinks ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spinks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spinks
    • Spinks is located in Kemper 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 <6>
  • 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: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tucker. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
    • Tucker is located in Neshoba County
  • Hookston
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hookston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hookston
    • Hookston is located in Lauderdale County
  • Bailey
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
    • Bailey is located in Lauderdale County
  • Ocobla
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ocobla. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocobla
    • Ocobla is located in Neshoba County
  • Union
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • 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
    • Stamper ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stamper. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamper
      • Stamper is located in Newton County
    • Decatur
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <6>
    • Chunky
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Lost Gap
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lost Gap. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Gap
      • Lost Gap is located in Lauderdale County
    • Meridian
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Lockhart
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lockhart. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockhart
      • Lockhart 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.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Zion 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 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 '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 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 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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