RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of North Carolina >> Stokes County >> Bowman GraveyardIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
North Carolina

The Commemorative Quarter for North Carolina





A visit to the Bowman Graveyard ...

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 Bowman Graveyard ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Bowman Graveyard

Lat:   36.3035°   (36° 18' 12")

Lon:   -80.2126°   (-80° 12' 45")

The Bowman Graveyard is located in Stokes County<1>.

The county seat for Stokes County is located in Danbury. Danbury lies just to the north of the Bowman Graveyard .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> of the Bowman Graveyard.<3>

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

  • Browder Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Tuttle Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tuttle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tuttle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tuttle Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Browder Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Browder Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Fulp Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fulp Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Southern Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Southern Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Southern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Southern Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Sizemore Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sizemore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sizemore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sizemore Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Union Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Quaker Gap Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Stevenson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevenson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stevenson Cemetery is located in Stokes County
  • Griffin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Griffin Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Banner Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Banner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Banner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Banner Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Sullivan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sullivan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sullivan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sullivan Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Beck Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beck Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beck Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Timmons Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Timmons Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Timmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Timmons Cemetery is located in Stokes County
    • Carmichael Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmichael Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmichael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carmichael Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Morris Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morris Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Old Capella Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Capella Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Capella Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Capella Cemetery is located in Stokes County
    • Tillotson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tillotson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tillotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tillotson Cemetery is located in Stokes County
    • Montview Memorial Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montview Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montview Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Montview Memorial Park is located in Forsyth County
    • Flint Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flint Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flint Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flint Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Clayton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clayton Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
    • Stultz Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stultz Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stultz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stultz Cemetery is located in Forsyth 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]<2> of the Bowman Graveyard.

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

  • Germanton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Germanton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germanton
    • Germanton is located in Stokes County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Germanton <6>
  • Neatman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Walnut Cove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Bannertown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bannertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannertown
    • Bannertown is located in Forsyth County
  • Chestnut Trails
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Trails
    • Chestnut Trails is located in Forsyth County
  • Fulp
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fulp. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulp
    • Fulp is located in Stokes County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Fulp
    • From the Bowman Graveyard to Fulp
  • Bailey Town
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bailey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Town
    • Bailey Town is located in Stokes County
  • Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Dennis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Quaker Gap
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Rural Hall
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Danbury
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danbury have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danbury
    • Danbury is located in Stokes County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danbury <6>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Stanleyville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanleyville
      • Stanleyville is located in Forsyth County
    • Temora Lake Estates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temora Lake Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temora Lake Estates
      • Temora Lake Estates is located in Forsyth County
    • Sedges Garden ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sedges Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedges Garden
      • Sedges Garden is located in Forsyth County
    • Brinkley Estates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brinkley Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brinkley Estates
      • Brinkley Estates is located in Forsyth County
    • Upper Sawra Town ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upper Sawra Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Sawra Town
      • Upper Sawra Town is located in Stokes County
    • Capella
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Mount Olive
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • King
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King
      • King is located in Forsyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for King <6>
    • Creek View
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
      • Creek View is located in Forsyth County
    • Day Acres
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Day Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Day Acres
      • Day Acres is located in Forsyth County
    • Old Hollow Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Hollow Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Hollow Estates
      • Old Hollow Estates is located in Forsyth County
    • Belews Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Stonewood Acres
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewood Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewood Acres
      • Stonewood Acres is located in Forsyth 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 Bowman Graveyard. The following communities are located in Stokes County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Bowman Graveyard.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Bowman Graveyard:

The official website for Stokes County: www.co.stokes.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Stokes, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Bowman Graveyard. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3035, Longitude: -80.2126    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>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.
<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.




 

Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 28 Apr 2025