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A visit to the The Cedars Cemetery ...

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 Cedars Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.5390°   (36° 32' 20")

Lon:   -79.2108°   (-79° 12' 38")

The Cedars Cemetery is located in Caswell County<2>.

The county seat for Caswell County is located in Yanceyville. Yanceyville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southwest of the The Cedars Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of The Cedars Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Connally UMC Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Connally UMC Cemetery
    • The Connally UMC Cemetery is located in Caswell County
  • Foster Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Family Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Foster Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Foster Family Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2440984 <6>
  • Gilead Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilead Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gilead Cemetery is located in Caswell County
  • Whitt Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Calvary UMC Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary UMC Cemetery
    • The Calvary UMC Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • The Calvary UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Calvary Cemetery
    • Calvary Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49659 <6>
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
  • New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Zion Level Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Level Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Level Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Level Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Mercy Seat Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mercy Seat Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mercy Seat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mercy Seat Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Floral Hill Memorial Garden
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Hill Memorial Garden
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Hill Memorial Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Floral Hill Memorial Garden is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
  • Cunningham Family Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cunningham Family Cemetery
    • The Cunningham Family Cemetery is located in Person County
    • The Cunningham Family Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cuningham Family Cemetery
    • Cunningham Cemetery
    • Waverly Plantation Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2310319 <6>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • New Bethel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • New Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Reaves - Riggsby Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reaves - Riggsby Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Reaves - Riggsby Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • The Reaves - Riggsby Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2310615 <6>
    • William H. Shelton Graveyard
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the William H. Shelton Graveyard
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the William H. Shelton Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The William H. Shelton Graveyard is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
    • Leemont Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leemont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leemont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leemont Cemetery is located in Danville City (VA)
    • Danville National Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Danville National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Danville National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Danville National Cemetery is located in Danville City (VA)
    • Green Hill Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Hill Cemetery is located in Danville City (VA)
    • Freedmens Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freedmens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freedmens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Freedmens Cemetery is located in Danville City (VA)
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Danville City (VA)
    • Concord Methodist Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Ephesus Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ephesus Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ephesus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ephesus Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Olive Branch Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Cross Road Baptist Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Road Baptist Church Cemetery
      • The Cross Road Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
      • The Cross Road Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Crossroads Cemetery
    • Arbor Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arbor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arbor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arbor Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of The Cedars Cemetery.

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

  • Milton
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
    • Milton is located in Caswell County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <7>
  • Estelle
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Estelle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelle
    • Estelle is located in Caswell County
  • Semora
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Semora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Semora
    • Semora is located in Caswell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Semora <7>
  • Blanch
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanch
    • Blanch is located in Caswell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blanch <7>
  • Delila
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Delila. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delila
    • Delila is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Sutherlin
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutherlin
    • Sutherlin is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Laurel Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Laurel Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Grove
    • Laurel Grove is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
  • Providence
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
    • Providence is located in Caswell County
  • Kentuck
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kentuck. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentuck
    • Kentuck is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
  • Leasburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leasburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leasburg
    • Leasburg is located in Caswell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leasburg <7>
  • Concord
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
    • Concord is located in Person County
  • Ceffo
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ceffo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceffo
    • Ceffo is located in Person County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Elmo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmo
      • Elmo is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Danville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danville
      • Danville is located in Danville City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,869 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danville <7>
    • Gatewood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatewood
      • Gatewood is located in Caswell County
    • Yanceyville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Alton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Beaver Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Park
      • Beaver Park is located in Madison County (VA)
    • West Yanceyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Yanceyville
      • West Yanceyville is located in Caswell County
    • Hicks Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Village
      • Hicks Village is located in Person County
    • Harmony
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Whitetown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitetown
      • Whitetown is located in Caswell County
    • Bethel
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bethel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
      • Bethel is located in Caswell County
    • Ridgecrest
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgecrest
      • Ridgecrest is located in Pittsylvania County (VA)
    • Pelham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham
      • Pelham is located in Caswell 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 Cedars Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Caswell County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Cedars 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 Cedars Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #995966  (The Cedars Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #995966 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: Milton
    • County: Caswell         Elev: 140
    • Location given for GNIS #995966 (The Cedars Cemetery)

The official website for Caswell County: www.caswellcountync.gov/

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 Caswell, 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 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 The Cedars Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5390, Longitude: -79.2108       In this case, the coordinates for the The Cedars Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>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.
<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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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