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A visit to the Simmons Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Simmons Cemetery ...

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

35.7898, -82.2148

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Simmons Cemetery is located in Yancey County<2>.

The county seat for Yancey County is located in Burnsville. Burnsville lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Simmons Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Simmons Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lee Fields Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Lee Fields Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Westall Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Westall Cemetery is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westall Cemetery
  • Gragg Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Gragg Cemetery is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gragg Cemetery
  • Autrey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Autrey Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Patton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Patton Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Good Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Good Cemetery is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Cemetery
  • Bracher Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Bracher Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Ballew Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Ballew Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Gibbs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Gibbs Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Ballew Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Ballew Cemetery is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballew Cemetery
  • Grindstaff Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Grindstaff Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Carroway Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Carroway Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Gibbs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Gibbs Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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    • Allen Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Allen Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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    • Fairview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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    • Robinson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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    • Robinson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Yancey County
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    • Laurel Branch Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Roland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Yancey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Simmons Cemetery.

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

  • Hamrick
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Hamrick is located in Yancey County
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  • Celo
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Celo is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celo
  • Pensacola
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Pensacola is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pensacola
  • Murchison
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Murchison is located in Yancey County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murchison
  • Low Gap
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Low Gap is located in Yancey County
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  • Little Switzerland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Newdale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Newdale is located in Yancey County
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  • Micaville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Concord
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Concord is located in Yancey County
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  • Dendron
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Dendron is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dendron
  • Burnsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Montreat
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Greenlee
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Greenlee is located in McDowell County
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    • Grassy Creek
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Grassy Creek is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Creek
    • Walkertown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Walkertown is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkertown
    • Old Fort
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Spruce Pine
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Penland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Double Island
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Double Island is located in Yancey County
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    • Ridgecrest
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Moffitt Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Moffitt Hill is located in McDowell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moffitt Hill
    • Lackey Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Lackey Town is located in McDowell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey Town
    • Rockview
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Rockview is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockview
    • Black Mountain
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Day Book
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Day Book is located in Yancey County
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    • West Marion
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • West Marion is located in McDowell County
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    • Marion
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Altapass
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Altapass is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altapass
    • Barnardsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)

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 Simmons Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Yancey County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Simmons Cemetery: