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A visit to the Double Creek Cemetery ...


The location of the Double Creek 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 Double Creek Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.3737°   (36° 22' 25")

Lon:   -81.1106°   (-81° 6' 38")

The Double Creek Cemetery is located in Wilkes County<2>.

The county seat for Wilkes County is located in Wilkesboro. Wilkesboro lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Double Creek Cemetery .

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 helpful 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 Double Creek Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Wilkes County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Double Creek Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Double Creek Cemetery.

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

    • Abshers
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abshers
      • Abshers is located in Wilkes County
    • Moxley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moxley
      • Moxley is located in Wilkes County
    • Springfield ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Wilkes County
    • Traphill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Dehart
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dehart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dehart
      • Dehart is located in Wilkes County
    • McGrady
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGrady have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGrady
      • McGrady is located in Wilkes County
    • Roaring Gap
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
      • Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <4>
    • Glade Valley
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Valley
      • Glade Valley is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Valley <4>
    • Hays
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hays have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hays
      • Hays is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hays <4>
    • Lomax
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lomax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lomax
      • Lomax is located in Wilkes County
    • Sparta
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Alleghany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,723 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <4>
    • Laurel Springs
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Springs
      • Laurel Springs is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Springs <4>
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Mulberry
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
        • Mulberry is located in Wilkes County
      • Thurmond
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thurmond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurmond
        • Thurmond is located in Surry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thurmond <4>
      • Hooker
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooker
        • Hooker is located in Alleghany County
      • Transou
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transou
        • Transou is located in Ashe County
      • Devotion
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Devotion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Devotion
        • Devotion is located in Surry County
      • Fairplains
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairplains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplains
        • Fairplains is located in Wilkes County
      • Roaring River
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring River have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring River
        • Roaring River is located in Wilkes County
      • Amelia
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amelia
        • Amelia is located in Alleghany County
      • Wilbar
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbar
        • Wilbar is located in Wilkes County
      • State Road
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for State Road have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Road
        • State Road is located in Surry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for State Road <4>
      • Ennice
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
        • Ennice is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <4>
      • Scottville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottville
        • Scottville is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottville <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 Double Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wilkes County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Double Creek Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Johnson Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Johnson Family Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnson Family Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the east of Traphill.
      • The Johnson Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Johnson Family Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Family Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2188960 <6>
    • Union Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Woodruff Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodruff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodruff Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodruff Cemetery
    • Cherry Lane Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cherry Lane Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Lane Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Glade Valley Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glade Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glade Valley Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glade Valley Cemetery
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Stamper Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stamper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stamper Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stamper Cemetery
    • Knobs Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knobs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knobs Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knobs Cemetery
    • Roaring Gap Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roaring Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roaring Gap Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roaring Gap Cemetery
    • Laurel Glenn Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Sparta Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sparta Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sparta Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sparta Cemetery
      • Antioch Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Prathers Creek Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prathers Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prathers Creek Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prathers Creek Cemetery
      • Burke Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burke Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burke Cemetery
      • Mountain View Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
      • Center Baptist Church Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Walker Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walker Cemetery is located in Surry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • New Haven Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Haven Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Haven Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • 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 Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • New Hope Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Mountlawn Memorial Park
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mountlawn Memorial Park is located in Wilkes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountlawn Memorial Park
      • State Road Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The State Road Cemetery is located in Surry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Road Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Zion Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion 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 Double Creek Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #984286  (Double Creek Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #984286 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: Traphill
      • County: Wilkes         Elev: 451
      • Location given for GNIS #984286 (Double Creek Cemetery)

    The official website for Wilkes County: www.wilkescounty.net/

    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 Wilkes, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Double Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3737, Longitude: -81.1106       In this case, the coordinates for the Double Creek 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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