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A visit to the Johnson 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 Johnson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.3482°   (35° 20' 53")

Lon:   -79.1886°   (-79° 11' 18")

The Johnson Cemetery is located in Lee County<2>.

The county seat for Lee County is located in Sanford. Sanford lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north of the Johnson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Johnson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • McQueen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McQueen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McQueen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McQueen Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Pierce Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pierce Cemetery is located in Lee County
  • Green Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Grove Cemetery
    • The Green Grove Cemetery is located in Moore County
  • Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Moore County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the east of Cameron.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2165149 <5>
  • Crane Creek Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crane Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crane Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crane Creek Cemetery is located in Moore County
  • Old Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Church Cemetery is located in Harnett County
  • Morris Chapel UMC Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Johnson Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Grove Cemetery
    • The Johnson Grove Cemetery is located in Moore County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnson Grove Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Vass.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #47810 <5>
  • Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • The Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Harnett County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cypress Presbyterian Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Johnsonville.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1183059 <5>
  • Henderson Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Moore County
  • Pocket Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Lee County
    • The Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cool Springs Baptist Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #657315 <5>
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Tempting Congregational Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Armstrong Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Armstrong Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Armstrong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Armstrong Cemetery is located in Harnett County
    • Lee Memory Gardens
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Memory Gardens
      • The Lee Memory Gardens is located in Lee County
      • The Lee Memory Gardens has also been known as:
      • Lee Memorial Gardens
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #47903 <5>
    • Rogers Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rogers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rogers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rogers Cemetery is located in Harnett County
    • St. Paul AME Zion Church Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Mt. Olive Church Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • St. John United Church of God Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Goins Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Goins Cemetery is located in Hoke County
    • Black Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Black Cemetery is located in Harnett 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]<3> of the Johnson Cemetery.

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

  • Lemon Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Springs
    • Lemon Springs is located in Lee County
  • Murchisontown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murchisontown
    • Murchisontown is located in Harnett County
  • Cameron
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cameron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
    • Cameron is located in Moore County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cameron <6>
  • Olivia
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olivia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivia
    • Olivia is located in Harnett County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olivia <6>
  • Quail Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Lee County
  • Parkwood Estates
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkwood Estates
    • Parkwood Estates is located in Lee County
  • Swann
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swann
    • Swann is located in Lee County
  • White Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hill
    • White Hill is located in Lee County
  • Tramway
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tramway
    • Tramway is located in Lee County
  • Johnsonville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsonville
    • Johnsonville is located in Harnett County
  • Pineview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineview
    • Pineview is located in Harnett County
  • Carolina Trace
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina Trace
    • Carolina Trace is located in Lee County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Saint Andrews
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Andrews
      • Saint Andrews is located in Lee County
    • Jonesboro Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesboro Heights
      • Jonesboro Heights is located in Lee County
    • Vass
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Western Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Hills
      • Western Hills is located in Lee County
    • Spout Springs
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spout Springs
      • Spout Springs is located in Harnett County
    • Barbecue
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbecue
      • Barbecue is located in Harnett County
    • Lakeview
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Moore County
    • Mount Pleasant
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Moore County
    • Sanford
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Seminole
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminole
      • Seminole is located in Harnett County
    • Broadway
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Edgewater Estates
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Estates
      • Edgewater Estates is located in Lee County
    • San-Lee Park
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San-Lee Park
      • San-Lee Park is located in Lee 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 Johnson Cemetery. The following communities are located in Lee County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Johnson 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 Johnson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #987661  (Johnson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #987661 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: Murchisontown
    • County: Lee         Elev: 108
    • Location given for GNIS #987661 (Johnson Cemetery)

The official website for Lee County: www.leecountync.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 Lee, 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 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 Johnson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3482, Longitude: -79.1886       In this case, the coordinates for the Johnson 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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