A visit to the Mount Zion 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Mt. Zion Cemetery (FG ID #38257)

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 Mt. Zion Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mt. Zion Cemetery

Lat:   33.9825°   (33° 58' 57")

Lon:   -103.3275°   (-103° 19' 39")

The cemetery is located in Roosevelt County<3>.

As an estimate, the Mt. Zion Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the south of Dora.

The county seat for Roosevelt County is located in Portales. Portales lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of the Mt. Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 27 miles [43.5 km] of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

• Longs Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Longs Cemetery
  • The Longs Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Longs Cemetery is located 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the southeast of Causey.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38189 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Longs Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Longs Cemetery
• Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
  • The Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the north of Portales.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38359 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
• Richland Cemetery
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Cemetery
  • The Richland Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Richland Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the north of Dora.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38362 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Richland Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Richland Cemetery
• Inez Cemetery
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Inez Cemetery
  • The Inez Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Inez Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the west of Rogers.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38132 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Inez Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Inez Cemetery
• Eiland Cemetery
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eiland Cemetery
  • The Eiland Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Eiland Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Arch.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38037 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Eiland Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Eiland Cemetery
• Causey Cemetery
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Causey Cemetery
  • The Causey Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Causey Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Causey.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #37987 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Causey Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Causey Cemetery
• Arch Cemetery
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arch Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Arch Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • The Arch Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Arch Cemetery is located in Arch.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #37944 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Arch Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Arch Cemetery
• Portales Cemetery
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portales Cemetery
  • The Portales Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Portales Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Portales.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #168587 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Portales Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Portales Cemetery
• New Hope Cemetery
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
  • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the New Hope Cemetery is located 23 miles [37 km]<2> to the west of Kenna.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38272 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the New Hope Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the New Hope Cemetery
• Bethel Cemetery
  (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Bethel Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #37953 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Bethel Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Bethel Cemetery
• Elida Cemetery
  (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elida Cemetery
  • The Elida Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Elida Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Elida.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38045 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Elida Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Elida Cemetery
• Floyd Cemetery
  (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floyd Cemetery
  • The Floyd Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38067 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Floyd Cemetery
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Floyd Cemetery
• Continue List   (8 more) ...
  • Upton Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Upton Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38496 <1>
  • Upton Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Upton Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
  • Spillman Cemetery
    (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spillman Cemetery
    • The Spillman Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Spillman Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the west of Kenna.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38463 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Spillman Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Spillman Cemetery
  • Eagle Hill Cemetery
    (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagle Hill Cemetery
    • The Eagle Hill Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Eagle Hill Cemetery is located 21 miles [33.8 km]<2> to the northwest of Kenna.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38034 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Eagle Hill Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Eagle Hill Cemetery
  • Maple Cemetery
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Cemetery
    • The Maple Cemetery is located in Bailey County (TX)
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2139467 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Maple Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Maple Cemetery
  • Ingram Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
    • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ingram Cemetery is located 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the southeast of Elida.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38133 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Ingram Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Ingram Cemetery
  • Old Kenna Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Kenna Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Old Kenna Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Old Kenna Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Kenna Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northwest of Kenna.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38294 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Old Kenna Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Old Kenna Cemetery
  • Bluitt Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bluitt Cemetery
    • The Bluitt Cemetery is located in Roosevelt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bluitt Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the east of Bledsoe (TX).
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #37959 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Bluitt Cemetery
    • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to the Bluitt Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 9 communities are within 30 miles [48.3 km] of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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

• Dora
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dora
  • Dora is located in Roosevelt County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 118 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dora <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Dora
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Dora
• Portales
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portales have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portales
  • Portales is located in Roosevelt County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,487 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portales <7>
• Causey
  (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Causey have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Causey
  • Causey is located in Roosevelt County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Causey <7>
• Elida
  (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elida
  • Elida is located in Roosevelt County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elida <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Elida
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Elida
• Stegall
  (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stegall
  • Stegall is located in Bailey County (TX)
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Stegall
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Stegall
• Floyd
  (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floyd have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyd
  • Floyd is located in Roosevelt County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 103 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Floyd <7>
• Milnesand
  (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milnesand
  • Milnesand is located in Roosevelt County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milnesand <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Milnesand
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Milnesand
• Maple
  (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
  • Maple is located in Bailey County (TX)
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Maple
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Maple
• Kenna
  (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenna
  • Kenna is located in Roosevelt County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Kenna
  • From the Mt. Zion Cemetery to Kenna

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 Mt. Zion Cemetery. The following communities are located in Roosevelt County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Elida
  • Elida lies 18 miles [29 km]<2> to the West (W) of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Elida.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elida
• Kenna
  • Kenna lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<2> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Kenna.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenna
• Portales
  • Portales lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the North (N) of the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Portales.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portales

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 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 Mt. Zion Cemetery:

• Pages specific to New Mexico:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Roosevelt County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Curry County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bailey County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Parmer County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Find-A-Grave:
  • The Mt. Zion Cemetery (FG ID #38257)
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of New Mexico
  • Cemeteries of Roosevelt County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for New Mexico
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for New Mexico
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of New Mexico
  • Cemeteries of Roosevelt
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Mt. Zion Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Mt. Zion Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #892272  (Mount Zion Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #892272 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: Dora
  • County: Roosevelt         Elev: 1291
  • Location given for GNIS #892272 (Mount Zion Cemetery)
• Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #38257

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Roosevelt County: www.rooseveltcounty.com/

The official website for State of New Mexico: https://www.nm.gov/