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A visit to the Elmwood 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 Elmwood Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.5465°   (35° 32' 47")

Lon:   -77.9689°   (-77° 58' 8")

The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Wayne County<2>.

The county seat for Wayne County is located in Goldsboro. Goldsboro lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south of the Elmwood Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 16 miles [25.7 km] of the Elmwood Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Pikesville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pikesville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pikesville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pikesville Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Edgerton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edgerton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edgerton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Edgerton Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Eureka Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eureka Cemetery
    • The Eureka Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Greenleaf Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenleaf Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenleaf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenleaf Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evergreen Memorial Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Edmondson Family Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Willow Dale Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Dale Cemetery
    • The Willow Dale Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • The Willow Dale Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Willowdale Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49126 <5>
  • Old Mill Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Mill Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Eli P. Haynes Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eli P. Haynes Cemetery
    • The Eli P. Haynes Cemetery is located in Wilson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Eli P. Haynes Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the east of Wilson.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2490422 <5>
  • Jordan Godwin Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Godwin Cemetery
    • The Jordan Godwin Cemetery is located in Johnston County
  • Woodard - Atkinson Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodard - Atkinson Cemetery
    • The Woodard - Atkinson Cemetery is located in Johnston County
    • The Woodard - Atkinson Cemetery has also been known as:
    • J.B. Woodard Cemetery
  • Hinnant Family Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinnant Family Cemetery
    • The Hinnant Family Cemetery is located in Johnston County
    • The Hinnant Family Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Needham B. Hinnant Family Cemetery
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Rest Haven Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rest Haven Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rest Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rest Haven Cemetery is located in Wilson County
    • Holloman Family Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holloman Family Cemetery
      • The Holloman Family Cemetery is located in Johnston County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holloman Family Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the west of Pine Level.
      • The Holloman Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • George B. Holloman Family Cemetery
    • Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens is located in Johnston County
    • Maplewood Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Shoeheel Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shoeheel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shoeheel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shoeheel Cemetery is located in Johnston County
    • Toisnot Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Toisnot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Toisnot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Toisnot Cemetery is located in Wilson County
    • Hicks Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicks Cemetery
      • The Hicks Cemetery is located in Johnston County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hicks Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the north of Stancils Chapel.
      • The Hicks Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hicks Family Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2524837 <5>
    • Hephzibah Church Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Resthaven Memorial Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Resthaven Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Resthaven Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Resthaven Memorial Park is located in Wayne County
    • Wayne Memorial Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wayne Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wayne Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wayne Memorial Park is located in Wayne County
    • New Hope Friends Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Friends Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Friends Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Friends Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Free Union Church Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Evergreen Memorial Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Memorial Park
      • The Evergreen Memorial Park is located in Wilson County
      • The Evergreen Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Evergreen Memorial Gardens
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #47341 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Elmwood Cemetery.

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

  • Fremont
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Pikeville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Nahunta
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nahunta
    • Nahunta is located in Wayne County
  • Eureka
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
    • Eureka is located in Wayne County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 200 people
  • Black Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Creek
    • Black Creek is located in Wilson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 767 people
  • Lucama
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucama
    • Lucama is located in Wilson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lucama <6>
  • Saulston
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saulston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saulston
    • Saulston is located in Wayne County
  • Scotts
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
    • Scotts is located in Wilson County
  • Stantonsburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Kenly
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenly
    • Kenly is located in Johnston County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,624 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenly <6>
  • Rains Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rains Crossroads
    • Rains Crossroads is located in Johnston County
  • Goldsboro
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Eastwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
      • Eastwood is located in Wilson County
    • Beulahtown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulahtown
      • Beulahtown is located in Johnston County
    • Princeton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princeton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeton
      • Princeton is located in Johnston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,425 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Princeton <6>
    • Berkeley Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berkeley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkeley Village
      • Berkeley Village is located in Wayne County
    • Wilson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Speights Bridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Speights Bridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speights Bridge
      • Speights Bridge is located in Greene County
    • Saratoga
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saratoga
      • Saratoga is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 408 people
    • Micro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Micro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Micro
      • Micro is located in Johnston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
    • Raynor Town
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raynor Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raynor Town
      • Raynor Town is located in Wayne County
    • Mar-Mac Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mar-Mac Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mar-Mac Village
      • Mar-Mac Village is located in Wayne County
    • Elroy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elroy
      • Elroy is located in Wayne County
    • Spring Lake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
      • Spring Lake is located in Wilson County
    • Mar-Mac
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mar-Mac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mar-Mac
      • Mar-Mac is located in Wayne County
    • Sims
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Jason
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jason
      • Jason is located in Greene County
    • Walstonburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walstonburg
      • Walstonburg is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
    • Pine Level
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)

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 Elmwood Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wayne County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Elmwood 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 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #984753  (Elmwood Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #984753 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: Fremont
    • County: Wayne         Elev: 41
    • Location given for GNIS #984753 (Elmwood Cemetery)

The official website for Wayne County: www.waynegov.com/

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 Wayne, 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' (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 Elmwood Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.5465, Longitude: -77.9689       In this case, the coordinates for the Elmwood 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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