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A visit to the China Grove 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 China Grove Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the China Grove 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 China Grove Cemetery

Lat:   35.5874°   (35° 35' 14")

Lon:   -80.5578°   (-80° 33' 28")

The China Grove Cemetery is located in Rowan County<2>.

The county seat for Rowan County is located in Salisbury. Salisbury lies just to the northeast of the China Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the China Grove Cemetery.<4>

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

  • West Lawn Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Lawn Memorial Park
    • The West Lawn Memorial Park is located in Rowan County
  • Green Lawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Lawn Cemetery
    • The Green Lawn Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • The Green Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
  • Savitz Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Owen Family Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owen Family Cemetery
    • The Owen Family Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Owen Family Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the east of Salisbury.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2213301 <5>
  • Wittenberg Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wittenberg Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wittenberg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wittenberg Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Dixonville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Salisbury National Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chestnut Hill Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Christiana Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christiana Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christiana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Christiana Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • 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 Rowan County
  • Old English Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old English Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old English Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old English Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Memorial Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memorial Park is located in Rowan County
    • Union Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salisbury National Cemetery Annex is located in Rowan County
    • Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      • The Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Cabarrus County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southeast of Kannapolis.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1988084 <5>
    • Carolina Memorial Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Rowan Memorial Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowan Memorial Park
      • The Rowan Memorial Park is located in Rowan County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rowan Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Franklin.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48649 <5>
    • St. James Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Cabarrus County
    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Rowan County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the China Grove Cemetery.

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

  • Harris Chapel
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Chapel
    • Harris Chapel is located in Rowan County
  • China Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Five Forks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
    • Five Forks is located in Rowan County
  • Correll Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Correll Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Correll Park
    • Correll Park is located in Rowan County
  • Corriher Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corriher Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corriher Heights
    • Corriher Heights is located in Rowan County
  • Landis
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landis
    • Landis is located in Rowan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,148 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Landis <6>
  • Shupings Mill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shupings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shupings Mill
    • Shupings Mill is located in Rowan County
  • Red Acres
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Acres
    • Red Acres is located in Rowan County
  • Five Points
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    • Five Points is located in Rowan County
  • North Kannapolis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Kannapolis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Kannapolis
    • North Kannapolis is located in Rowan County
  • Watson Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson Village
    • Watson Village is located in Rowan County
  • Faith
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faith have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith
    • Faith is located in Rowan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 802 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faith <6>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Overbrook Acres
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overbrook Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overbrook Acres
      • Overbrook Acres is located in Rowan County
    • Frohock Mill ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frohock Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frohock Mill
      • Frohock Mill is located in Rowan County
    • Granite Quarry
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • South Salisbury
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Salisbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Salisbury
      • South Salisbury is located in Rowan County
    • Oak Ridge
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge
      • Oak Ridge is located in Rowan County
    • Fairview
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Rowan County
    • Eaman Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eaman Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaman Park
      • Eaman Park is located in Rowan County
    • Mill Bridge
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Bridge
      • Mill Bridge is located in Rowan County
    • Enochville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enochville
      • Enochville is located in Rowan County
    • Crescent
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent
      • Crescent is located in Rowan County
    • Corbin Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corbin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin Hills
      • Corbin Hills is located in Rowan County
    • Eastwood Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood Village
      • Eastwood Village is located in Rowan County
    • Salisbury
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Forest Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      • Forest Hills is located in Rowan County
    • Belmont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Rowan County
    • Harts ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harts
      • Harts is located in Rowan 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 China Grove Cemetery. The following communities are located in Rowan County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 professional and volunteer 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 China Grove 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 China Grove Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #983140  (China Grove Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #983140 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: China Grove
    • County: Rowan         Elev: 247
    • Location given for GNIS #983140 (China Grove Cemetery)

The official website for Rowan County: www.co.rowan.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 North Carolina's counties, including Rowan, 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 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 China Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.5874, Longitude: -80.5578       In this case, the coordinates for the China Grove 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.




 

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