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A visit to the Thompson 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 Thompson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.4348°   (36° 26' 5")

Lon:   -80.9212°   (-80° 55' 16")

The Thompson Cemetery is located in Surry County<1>.

The county seat for Surry County is located in Dobson. Dobson lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Thompson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Thompson Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Walker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walker Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
  • Union Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Rocky Ford Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rocky Ford Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Saddle Mtn. Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Saddle Mtn. Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
  • Cherry Lane Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Lane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cherry Lane Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
  • Woodruff Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodruff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodruff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodruff Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
  • Roaring Gap Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roaring Gap Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roaring Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roaring Gap Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
  • Center Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • State Road Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Road Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The State Road Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Mountain Park Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mountain Park Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Roaring Gap Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roaring Gap Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roaring Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roaring Gap Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Fishers Gap Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fishers Gap Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fishers Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fishers Gap Cemetery is located in Surry County
    • Higgins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Higgins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Higgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Higgins Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
    • Little Pine Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Pine Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Pine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Pine Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Surry County
    • Zephyr Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Salem Fork Christian Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Savannah Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Savannah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Savannah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Savannah Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
    • Laurel Glenn Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Glade Valley Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glade Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glade Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glade Valley Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Alleghany County
    • Knobs Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knobs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knobs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knobs Cemetery is located in Wilkes County
    • Salem Fork Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Flattop Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Beulah Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Surry County

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 Thompson Cemetery.

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

  • Devotion
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Roaring Gap
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
    • Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <7>
  • Thurmond
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thurmond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurmond
    • Thurmond is located in Surry County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thurmond <7>
  • Low Gap
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Zephyr
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Hooker
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Glade Valley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Valley
    • Glade Valley is located in Alleghany County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Valley <7>
  • Traphill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • State Road
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for State Road have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Road
    • State Road is located in Surry County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for State Road <7>
  • Edmonds
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edmonds. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonds
    • Edmonds is located in Alleghany County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Edmonds
    • From the Thompson Cemetery to Edmonds
  • Mulberry
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Ennice
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
    • Ennice is located in Alleghany County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <7>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Round Peak
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Low Gap
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Lomax
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lomax. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lomax
      • Lomax is located in Wilkes County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lomax
      • From the Thompson Cemetery to Lomax
    • Abshers
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Moxley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Zebra ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zebra have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zebra
      • Zebra is located in Wilkes County
    • Elkin Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Dobson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobson
      • Dobson is located in Surry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,534 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dobson <7>
    • Pleasant Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Wilkes County
    • Elkin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkin
      • Elkin is located in Surry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,001 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkin <7>
    • Red Brush
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Sparta
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Alleghany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,723 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <7>
    • Rusk ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rusk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rusk
      • Rusk is located in Surry County
    • Fairview
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Surry County
    • Baywood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Lambsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)

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 Thompson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Surry County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Elkin
    • Elkin lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Elkin.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkin
  • Sparta
    • Sparta lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sparta.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta

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 helpful 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #996048  (Thompson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #996048 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: Roaring Gap
    • County: Surry         Elev: 429
    • Location given for GNIS #996048 (Thompson Cemetery)

The official website for Surry County: www.co.surry.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Surry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 Thompson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4348, Longitude: -80.9212    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>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.
<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.




 

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