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A visit to the Lawrence Cemetery ...


The location of the Lawrence 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 Lawrence Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.0068°   (36° 0' 24")

Lon:   -77.6714°   (-77° 40' 17")

The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County<2>.

The county seat for Edgecombe County is located in Tarboro. Tarboro lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Lawrence Cemetery .

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 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 Lawrence Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Edgecombe 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 Lawrence 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Lawrence Cemetery.

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

    • Hartsease
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartsease have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsease
      • Hartsease is located in Edgecombe County
    • Leggett
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
      • Leggett is located in Edgecombe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Gethsemane
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gethsemane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gethsemane
      • Gethsemane is located in Edgecombe County
    • Battleboro
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battleboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battleboro
      • Battleboro is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battleboro <4>
    • Whitakers
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitakers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitakers
      • Whitakers is located in Edgecombe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitakers <4>
    • North Green
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Green
      • North Green is located in Nash County
    • Rocky Mount
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Summerfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
      • Summerfield is located in Edgecombe County
    • Drake
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
      • Drake is located in Nash County
    • Fairview
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Edgecombe County
    • Hope Lodge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Lodge
      • Hope Lodge is located in Edgecombe County
    • Taylor Crossroads
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Crossroads
      • Taylor Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Lawrence
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrence
        • Lawrence is located in Edgecombe County
      • Gold Rock
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Rock
        • Gold Rock is located in Nash County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gold Rock <4>
      • Tarboro
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Dortches
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dortches have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dortches
        • Dortches is located in Nash County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 964 people
      • Halifax Crossing
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax Crossing
        • Halifax Crossing is located in Nash County
      • Mercer
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mercer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercer
        • Mercer is located in Edgecombe County
      • Henrietta
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrietta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrietta
        • Henrietta is located in Edgecombe County
      • Princeville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeville
        • Princeville is located in Edgecombe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,901 people
      • Roseneath
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseneath
        • Roseneath is located in Halifax County
      • Hickory
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
        • Hickory is located in Nash County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory <4>
      • Easonburg
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easonburg
        • Easonburg is located in Nash County
      • Ashburk
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburk
        • Ashburk is located in Nash County
      • Speed
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speed
        • Speed is located in Edgecombe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 74 people
      • Enfield
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)

    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 Lawrence Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Edgecombe County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Lawrence Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Price Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Price Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Hutchins Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutchins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hutchins Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchins Cemetery
    • Old Town Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Town Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Town Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Town Cemetery
    • Bulluck Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulluck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bulluck Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulluck Cemetery
    • Hunter Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunter Cemetery
    • Pope Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pope Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pope Cemetery
    • Watson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • Jerusalem Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Carlyle Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carlyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carlyle Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carlyle Cemetery
    • Davis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Davis Cemetery is located in Nash County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Powell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Powell Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Price Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Price Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
      • King Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The King Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
      • Temple Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Temple Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Temple Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Temple Cemetery
      • Battle Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Battle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Battle Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Battle Cemetery
      • Tyler Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tyler Cemetery is located in Nash County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler Cemetery
      • Harper Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harper Cemetery is located in Nash County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
      • Battle Park Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • The Battle Park Cemetery is located in Nash County
        • The Battle Park Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Rocky Mount Mill Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Battle Park Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1977750 <6>
      • Northeastern Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Unity Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Unity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Unity Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Unity Cemetery
      • Pineview Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Pineview Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Bulluck Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulluck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bulluck Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulluck 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 Lawrence Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #988222  (Lawrence Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #988222 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: Whitakers
      • County: Edgecombe         Elev: 23
      • Location given for GNIS #988222 (Lawrence Cemetery)

    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 Edgecombe, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Lawrence Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0068, Longitude: -77.6714       In this case, the coordinates for the Lawrence 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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