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A visit to the Americus 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 Americus Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Americus 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 Americus Cemetery

Lat:   40.9129°   (40° 54' 46")

Lon:   -74.1088°   (-74° 6' 31")

The Americus Cemetery is located in Bergen County<2>.

The county seat for Bergen County is located in Hackensack. Hackensack lies just to the east southeast of the Americus Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Americus Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Calvary Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Calvary Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Paterson.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #99903 <5>
  • Cedar Lawn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Lawn Cemetery
    • The Cedar Lawn Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cedar Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Paterson.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #99919 <5>
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Bergen County
  • St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery is located in Bergen County
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Bergen County
  • Fairlawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairlawn Cemetery is located in Bergen County
  • Lodi Burial Grounds
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lodi Burial Grounds
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lodi Burial Grounds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lodi Burial Grounds is located in Bergen County
  • George Washington Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Ahavath Joseph Jewish Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ahavath Joseph Jewish Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ahavath Joseph Jewish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ahavath Joseph Jewish Cemetery is located in Passaic County
  • Paterson Dutch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paterson Dutch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paterson Dutch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Paterson Dutch Cemetery is located in Passaic County
  • St. Michael's Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Bergen County
  • Continue List   (22 more) ...
    • St. Nicholas Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Nicholas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Nicholas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Nicholas Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • Lodi Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lodi Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lodi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lodi Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Bergen County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Josephs Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Hackensack.
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Joseph Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1960792 <5>
    • Hackensack Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hackensack Cemetery
      • The Hackensack Cemetery is located in Bergen County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hackensack Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Hackensack.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1593982 <5>
    • Holy Sepulchre RC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Sepulchre RC Cemetery
      • The Holy Sepulchre RC Cemetery is located in Passaic County
      • The Holy Sepulchre RC Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #100043 <5>
    • French Burial Ground
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the French Burial Ground
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the French Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The French Burial Ground is located in Bergen County
    • Beth - El Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beth - El Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beth - El Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beth - El Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • Laurel Grove Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Grove Memorial Park
      • The Laurel Grove Memorial Park is located in Passaic County
      • The Laurel Grove Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Laurel Grove Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #100059 <5>
    • A.M. White Lodge Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A.M. White Lodge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the A.M. White Lodge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The A.M. White Lodge Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Essex County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Immaculate Conception Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Newark.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #641095 <5>
    • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • King Solomon Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Crest Haven Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crest Haven Memorial Park
      • The Crest Haven Memorial Park is located in Passaic County
      • The Crest Haven Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • West Ridgelawn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #99941 <5>
    • Menorah Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Menorah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Menorah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Menorah Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • East Ridgelawn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Ridgelawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Ridgelawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East Ridgelawn Cemetery is located in Passaic County
    • Berrylawn - Charlestown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berrylawn - Charlestown Cemetery
      • The Berrylawn - Charlestown Cemetery is located in Bergen County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Berrylawn - Charlestown Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Carlstadt.
      • The Berrylawn - Charlestown Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Berry Lawn Cemetery
      • Berrylawn Cemetery
      • Carlstadt Cemetery
      • Charlestown Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1617426 <5>
    • Gethsemane Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gethsemane Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gethsemane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gethsemane Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • Maple Grove Park Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Park Cemetery
      • The Maple Grove Park Cemetery is located in Bergen County
      • The Maple Grove Park Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Maple Grove Cemetery
      • New York Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1593999 <5>
    • Woodside Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodside Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • Cedar Park Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Park Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Park Cemetery is located in Bergen County
    • Valleau Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Americus Cemetery.

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

  • Saddle Brook
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Brook
    • Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County
  • Warren Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Warren Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren Point
    • Warren Point is located in Bergen County
  • Rochelle Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochelle Park
    • Rochelle Park is located in Bergen County
  • Garfield
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
    • Garfield is located in Bergen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 31,641 people
  • Athenia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athenia
    • Athenia is located in Passaic County
  • Hackensack
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackensack
    • Hackensack is located in Bergen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 43,981 people
  • Paterson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paterson
    • Paterson is located in Passaic County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 144,801 people
  • Borough of Woodland Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borough of Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borough of Woodland Park
    • Borough of Woodland Park is located in Passaic County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,655 people
  • Clifton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
    • Clifton is located in Passaic County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 85,025 people
  • Passaic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Passaic
    • Passaic is located in Passaic County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 69,340 people
  • Ridgewood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgewood
    • Ridgewood is located in Bergen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,915 people
  • The Village at Little Falls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village at Little Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village at Little Falls
    • The Village at Little Falls is located in Passaic County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Teaneck
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teaneck
      • Teaneck is located in Bergen County
    • West Englewood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Englewood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Englewood
      • West Englewood is located in Bergen County
    • Ho-Ho-Kus
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ho-Ho-Kus
      • Ho-Ho-Kus is located in Bergen County
    • Little Falls
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Little Falls. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls
      • Little Falls is located in Passaic County
    • Montclair Heights
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Montclair Heights. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montclair Heights
      • Montclair Heights is located in Essex County
    • Brookdale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brookdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookdale
      • Brookdale is located in Essex County
    • Nutley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nutley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nutley
      • Nutley is located in Essex County
    • Wortendyke
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wortendyke
      • Wortendyke is located in Bergen County
    • Ridgefield Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgefield Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgefield Park
      • Ridgefield Park is located in Bergen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,837 people
    • Singac
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Singac. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singac
      • Singac is located in Passaic County
    • Meadow Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Village
      • Meadow Village is located in Essex County
    • Cedar Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Essex County
    • Upper Montclair
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Montclair
      • Upper Montclair is located in Essex County
    • Montclair
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montclair
      • Montclair is located in Essex County
    • Lyndhurst
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyndhurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyndhurst
      • Lyndhurst is located in Bergen County
    • Englewood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englewood
      • Englewood is located in Bergen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,278 people
    • Wyckoff
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyckoff
      • Wyckoff is located in Bergen County
    • River Vale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Vale
      • River Vale is located in Bergen 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 Americus Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bergen County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Americus 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 Americus Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #874331  (Americus Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #874331 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: Hackensack
    • County: Bergen         Elev: 25
    • Location given for GNIS #874331 (Americus Cemetery)

The official website for Bergen County: www.co.bergen.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.nj.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 New Jersey's counties, including Bergen, 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 Americus Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9129, Longitude: -74.1088       In this case, the coordinates for the Americus 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>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.




 

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