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A visit to the Mecum Cemetery ...


The location of the Mecum 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 Mecum Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.1418°   (36° 8' 30")

Lon:   -80.1578°   (-80° 9' 28")

The Mecum Cemetery is located in Forsyth County<2>.

The county seat for Forsyth County is located in Winston - Salem. Winston - Salem lies just to the west southwest of the Mecum Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Mecum Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Forsyth 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 Mecum 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 35 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Mecum Cemetery.

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

    • Guthrie
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guthrie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guthrie
      • Guthrie is located in Forsyth County
    • Hampstead
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in Forsyth County
    • Dilhast
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dilhast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dilhast
      • Dilhast is located in Forsyth County
    • Willowbend
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbend
      • Willowbend is located in Forsyth County
    • Wellington Way
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellington Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington Way
      • Wellington Way is located in Forsyth County
    • Timber Trails
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Trails
      • Timber Trails is located in Forsyth County
    • Talleys Crossing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talleys Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talleys Crossing
      • Talleys Crossing is located in Forsyth County
    • Walkertown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Chalk Level ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalk Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
      • Chalk Level is located in Forsyth County
    • Park Terrace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Terrace
      • Park Terrace is located in Forsyth County
    • Cityview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cityview
      • Cityview is located in Forsyth County
    • Sedge Garden
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sedge Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedge Garden
      • Sedge Garden is located in Forsyth County
    • Continue List   (23 more) ...
      • Sun Meadows
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Meadows
        • Sun Meadows is located in Forsyth County
      • High Meadows
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Meadows
        • High Meadows is located in Forsyth County
      • Kimberly Acres
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberly Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberly Acres
        • Kimberly Acres is located in Forsyth County
      • Abington
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abington
        • Abington is located in Forsyth County
      • Old Hollow Estates
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Hollow Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Hollow Estates
        • Old Hollow Estates is located in Forsyth County
      • Day Acres
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Day Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Day Acres
        • Day Acres is located in Forsyth County
      • Creekwood Acres
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekwood Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekwood Acres
        • Creekwood Acres is located in Forsyth County
      • Ogburn Station
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogburn Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogburn Station
        • Ogburn Station is located in Forsyth County
      • Bon Air
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Air have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Air
        • Bon Air is located in Forsyth County
      • Brookwood
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookwood
        • Brookwood is located in Forsyth County
      • North Winston
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Winston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Winston
        • North Winston is located in Forsyth County
      • East Winston
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Winston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Winston
        • East Winston is located in Forsyth County
      • Beeson Crossroads
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beeson Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beeson Crossroads
        • Beeson Crossroads is located in Forsyth County
      • Kernersville
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kernersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kernersville
        • Kernersville is located in Forsyth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,891 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kernersville <4>
      • Christy Acres
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christy Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christy Acres
        • Christy Acres is located in Forsyth County
      • Applegate
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Applegate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Applegate
        • Applegate is located in Forsyth County
      • Cliffwood
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffwood
        • Cliffwood is located in Forsyth County
      • Emorywood Estates
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emorywood Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emorywood Estates
        • Emorywood Estates is located in Forsyth County
      • Greystone Forest
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greystone Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greystone Forest
        • Greystone Forest is located in Forsyth County
      • Smokerise
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smokerise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smokerise
        • Smokerise is located in Forsyth County
      • Kynwood
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kynwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kynwood
        • Kynwood is located in Forsyth County
      • Sedges Garden ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sedges Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedges Garden
        • Sedges Garden is located in Forsyth County
      • Montview
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montview
        • Montview is located in Forsyth 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 Mecum Cemetery. The following communities are located in Forsyth County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mecum 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 Mecum Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Garden of Memories Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden of Memories Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garden of Memories Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden of Memories Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oaklawn Memorial Gardens is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
    • Mt. Gur Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gur Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gur Cemetery
    • Eastlawn Gardens of Memory
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eastlawn Gardens of Memory is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory
    • Marshall Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Woodland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Odd Fellows Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odd Fellows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Odd Fellows Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odd Fellows Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Salem Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Salem Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Winston - Salem.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48680 <6>
    • God's Acre
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The God's Acre is located in Forsyth County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the God's Acre is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Winston - Salem.
      • The God's Acre has also been known as:
      • Salem Moravian Cemetery
      • Salem Moravian God's Acre
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the God's Acre
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2224695 <6>
    • Salem Moravian God's Acre Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Happy Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Morris Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morris Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Cemetery
      • Stultz Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stultz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stultz Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stultz Cemetery
      • Ogburn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ogburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ogburn Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ogburn Cemetery
      • Bellevue Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellevue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bellevue Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellevue Cemetery
      • Piedmont Memorial Gardens
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piedmont Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Piedmont Memorial Gardens is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piedmont Memorial Gardens
      • Banner Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Banner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Banner Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Banner Cemetery
      • Beck Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beck Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beck Cemetery
      • Sullivan Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sullivan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sullivan Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sullivan Cemetery
      • Clayton Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clayton Cemetery is located in Forsyth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayton Cemetery
      • Bethabara Moravin God's Acre
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • The Bethabara Moravin God's Acre is located in Forsyth County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethabara Moravin God's Acre is located outside and to the northwest of Winston - Salem.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethabara Moravin God's Acre
      • Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

    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 Mecum Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #989700  (Mecum Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #989700 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: Walkertown
      • County: Forsyth         Elev: 277
      • Location given for GNIS #989700 (Mecum Cemetery)

    The official website for Forsyth County: www.co.forsyth.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 Forsyth, 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 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 Mecum Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.1418, Longitude: -80.1578       In this case, the coordinates for the Mecum 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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