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A visit to the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Saint Matthews Church Cemetery (FG ID #2320405)

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 Saint Matthews Church Cemetery ...

Note: While we are using the above GPS location for the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery, it has not been verified and we are uncertain about its accuracy - use with caution.

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery

Lat:   35.9730°   (35° 58' 22")

Lon:   -77.6535°   (-77° 39' 12")

The cemetery is located in Edgecombe County<3>.

As an estimate, the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the east of Rocky Mount.

The county seat for Edgecombe County is located in Tarboro. Tarboro lies just to the southeast of the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lawrence Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Old Town Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Town Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Town Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Town Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Bulluck Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulluck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulluck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bulluck Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Hutchins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutchins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hutchins Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Price Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Price Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Powell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Powell Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Bulluck Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulluck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulluck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bulluck Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • County Home Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Home Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The County Home Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Price Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Price Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Pope Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pope Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Northeastern Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Saint Matthews Church Cemetery.

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

  • Hartsease
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Hartsboro
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Leggett
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Summerfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
    • Summerfield is located in Edgecombe County
  • Gethsemane
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Fairview
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
    • Fairview is located in Edgecombe County
  • Hope Lodge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Battleboro
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Rocky Mount
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Lancaster
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
    • Lancaster is located in Edgecombe County
  • Henrietta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrietta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrietta
    • Henrietta is located in Edgecombe County
  • Tarboro
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Lawrence
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • North Green
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Green have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Green
      • North Green is located in Nash County
    • Mercer
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Whitakers
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitakers have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <7>
    • Princeville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Drake
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
      • Drake is located in Nash County
    • Ashburk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburk have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburk
      • Ashburk is located in Nash County
    • Taylor Crossroads
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Speed
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Roseneath
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Gold Rock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Dortches
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dortches have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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
    • Easonburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easonburg
      • Easonburg is located in Nash County
    • Sharpsburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Pinetops
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Halifax Crossing
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax Crossing
      • Halifax Crossing is located in Nash 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 Saint Matthews Church Cemetery. The following communities are located in Edgecombe County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Saint Matthews Church Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Saint Matthews Church 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 Saint Matthews Church Cemetery:

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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 Saint Matthews Church Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9730, Longitude: -77.6535    
<3>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.
<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 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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.