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A visit to the Owens Cemetery ...


The location of the Owens 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 Owens Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.7635°   (35° 45' 48")

Lon:   -80.2734°   (-80° 16' 24")

The Owens Cemetery is located in Davidson County<2>.

The county seat for Davidson County is located in Lexington. Lexington lies just to the north northeast of the Owens Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Owens Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Davidson 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 Owens 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 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Owens Cemetery.

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

    • Cotton Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Grove
      • Cotton Grove is located in Davidson County
    • Linwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Lexington
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Sapona
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sapona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sapona
      • Sapona is located in Davidson County
    • Lakeview
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Davidson County
    • Silver Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Hill
      • Silver Hill is located in Davidson County
    • Cedar Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Davidson County
    • Holly Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Grove
      • Holly Grove is located in Davidson County
    • Jefferson Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Village
      • Jefferson Village is located in Davidson County
    • Southmont
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southmont
      • Southmont is located in Davidson County
    • Tyro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyro
      • Tyro is located in Davidson County
    • Yadkin
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yadkin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yadkin
      • Yadkin is located in Rowan County
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Trading Ford
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trading Ford
        • Trading Ford is located in Rowan County
      • Currytown
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Currytown
        • Currytown is located in Davidson County
      • Shannon Park
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon Park
        • Shannon Park is located in Rowan County
      • Craven
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craven
        • Craven is located in Rowan County
      • Silver Valley
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Valley
        • Silver Valley is located in Davidson County
      • Welcome
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Spencer
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • East Spencer
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Spencer
        • East Spencer is located in Rowan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,556 people
      • Ellis Crossroads
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellis Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis Crossroads
        • Ellis Crossroads is located in Rowan County
      • Woodbine
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbine
        • Woodbine is located in Rowan County
      • Franklin
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
        • Franklin is located in Rowan County
      • Forest Hills
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
        • Forest Hills is located in Rowan County
      • Salisbury
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Eastwood Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood Village
        • Eastwood Village is located in Rowan County
      • Corbin Hills
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corbin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin Hills
        • Corbin Hills is located in Rowan County
      • Pooletown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pooletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pooletown
        • Pooletown is located in Rowan County
      • Denton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
        • Denton is located in Davidson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,700 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denton <4>
      • Arcadia
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcadia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
        • Arcadia is located in Davidson 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 Owens Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Davidson County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Owens 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 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Owens Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Jersey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jersey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jersey Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jersey Cemetery
    • Becks Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Becks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Becks Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Becks Cemetery
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
    • Lexington City Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lexington City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lexington City Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lexington City Cemetery
    • Wesleys Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesleys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesleys Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesleys Cemetery
    • Workman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Workman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Workman Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Workman Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Sandy Creek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandy Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandy Creek Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandy Creek Cemetery
    • Pilgrim Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilgrim Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Cemetery
    • Grubb Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grubb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grubb Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grubb Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Rowan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Pilgrim Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilgrim Cemetery is located in Davidson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrim Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Beulah Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
      • Owens Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Owens Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
      • Emanuel Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emanuel Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanuel Cemetery
      • Rich Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Good Hope Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Good Hope Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
      • Cedar Springs Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cedar Springs Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Springs Cemetery
      • Johnsontown Methodist Church Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Fork Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fork Cemetery is located in Davie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fork Cemetery
      • Rowan Memorial Park
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • The Rowan Memorial Park is located in Rowan County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rowan Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Franklin.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowan Memorial Park
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48649 <6>
      • Memorial Park
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Memorial Park is located in Rowan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park
      • Old English Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old English Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old English Cemetery is located in Rowan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old English Cemetery
      • Fair Grove Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fair Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fair Grove Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fair Grove Cemetery
      • Holly Hill Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holly Hill Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Hill Cemetery
      • Mills Home Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mills Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mills Home Cemetery is located in Davidson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mills Home 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 Owens Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #991751  (Owens Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #991751 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: Lexington West
      • County: Davidson         Elev: 224
      • Location given for GNIS #991751 (Owens Cemetery)

    The official website for Davidson County: www.co.davidson.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 Davidson, 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 Owens Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7635, Longitude: -80.2734       In this case, the coordinates for the Owens 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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