A visit to the Sample Flat Cemetery ...

The location of the Sample Flat Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>

Introduction ...

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 Sample Flat Cemetery ...

Jump to Google Maps centered on the Sample Flat Cemetery

The Sample Flat Cemetery is located in Chouteau County<2>.

The county seat for Chouteau County is located in Fort Benton. Fort Benton lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Sample Flat Cemetery .

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

Lat:   48.0175°   (48° 1' 2")

Lon:   -111.1233°   (-111° 7' 23")

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

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Sample Flat Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Montana:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Chouteau County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cascade County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Liberty County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pondera County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Teton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Toole County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Montana
  • Cemeteries of Chouteau County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Montana
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Montana
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Montana
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Sample Flat Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Of Special Interest ...
  • The GenDisasters website specializes in newspaper articles about tragedies and disasters. While it makes interesting reading all by itself, it should be of special interest to genealogists and family historians looking for people who were either affected by or directly involved in such tragedies.
  • Disaster Stories from Montana

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 5 communities are within 30 miles [48.3 km]<3> of the Sample Flat Cemetery.

• Carter [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter
  • Carter [Chouteau County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the southeast of Sample Flat Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Carter
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carter<4>
• Dutton [Teton County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutton
  • Dutton [Teton County] lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the southwest of Sample Flat Cemetery
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dutton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Dutton
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dutton<4>
• Floweree [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floweree
  • Floweree [Chouteau County] lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the south of Sample Flat Cemetery
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Floweree
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Floweree<4>
• Fort Benton [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Benton
  • Fort Benton [Chouteau County] lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> to the southeast of Sample Flat Cemetery
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,442 people
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fort Benton
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Benton<4>
• Loma [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loma
  • Loma [Chouteau County] lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the east of Sample Flat Cemetery
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Loma
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loma<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 Sample Flat Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chouteau County.

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

• Dutton
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Dutton.
  • Dutton lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutton
• Fort Benton
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Fort Benton.
  • Fort Benton lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Benton
• Loma
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Loma.
  • Loma lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loma

List of the closest cemeteries ...

We know of 5 cemeteries that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Sample Flat Cemetery. The cemeteries are listed in alphabetical order.

Unless otherwise noted, the following cemeteries are located in Chouteau County.

• German Baptist Church Cemetery [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • German Baptist Church Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southwest of Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on German Baptist Church Cemetery
• The Knees Cemetery [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the The Knees Cemetery
  • The Knees Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the west of Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • The Knees Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Knees Community Church Cemetery
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on The Knees Cemetery
• Riverview Colony Cemetery [Liberty County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Colony Cemetery
  • Riverview Colony Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north of Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Riverview Colony Cemetery
• Twin Hills Colony Cemetery [Chouteau County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Twin Hills Colony Cemetery
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Twin Hills Colony Cemetery
• Wolfe Cemetery [Liberty County]
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolfe Cemetery
  • Wolfe Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northeast of Sample Flat Cemetery.
  • Jump to Google Maps centered on Wolfe Cemetery
  • Find-A-Grave: FAG ID #2341515<5>

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 try 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 Sample Flat Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #776152  (Sample Flat Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #776152 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: Russell Chapel
  • County: Chouteau         Elev: 1005
  • Location given for GNIS #776152 (Sample Flat Cemetery)
  • Lat: 48.0174679           Lon: -111.1232985
  • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

Other Roadside Stops ...

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About Chouteau County

About Montana

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Chouteau County: www.co.chouteau.mt.us/

The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/