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The location of the Platt Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Platt Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.5640°   (42° 33' 50")

Lon:   -74.8865°   (-74° 53' 11")

The Platt Cemetery is located in Otsego County<2>.

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

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Platt Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to New York:
  • Pages specific to Otsego County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Platt Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Platt Cemetery.

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

    • Schenevus
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Milford
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Otsego County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 390 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milford <4>
    • Portlandville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Westville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westville
      • Westville is located in Otsego County
    • Colliersville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Simpsonville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsonville
      • Simpsonville is located in Delaware County
    • Worcester
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Bowerstown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowerstown
      • Bowerstown is located in Otsego County
    • Davenport Center
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Middlefield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlefield
      • Middlefield is located in Otsego County
    • Mount Vision
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Cooperstown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Decatur
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
        • Decatur is located in Otsego County
      • Laurens
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurens
        • Laurens is located in Otsego County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 242 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurens <4>
      • Hartwick
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Lena
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lena
        • Lena is located in Otsego County
      • Oneonta
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oneonta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oneonta
        • Oneonta is located in Otsego County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,695 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oneonta <4>
      • North Kortright
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Kortright
        • North Kortright is located in Delaware County
      • Fly Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • West End
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West End have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West End
        • West End is located in Otsego County
      • Shackport
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shackport
        • Shackport is located in Delaware County
      • Cattown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cattown
        • Cattown is located in Otsego County
        • Cattown has also been known as:
        • Cat Town
      • Pleasant Brook
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Brook
        • Pleasant Brook is located in Otsego County
      • Harpersfield
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • South Valley
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Valley
        • South Valley is located in Otsego County
      • Roseboom
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Welcome
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
        • Welcome is located in Otsego 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 Platt Cemetery. The following communities are located in Otsego County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Platt Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Waters Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Waters Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waters Cemetery
    • Maryland Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Maryland Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • The Maryland Cemetery has also been known as:
      • McKown Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maryland Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #65244 <6>
    • Milford Village Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milford Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Milford Village Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milford Village Cemetery
    • Schenevus Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Elk Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elk Creek Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Creek Cemetery
    • Sherman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sherman Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherman Cemetery
    • Portlandville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portlandville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Portlandville Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portlandville Cemetery
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
    • Westville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Westville Baptist Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westville Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westville Baptist Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westville Baptist Cemetery
    • Lynes Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lynes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lynes Cemetery is located in Otsego County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lynes Cemetery
    • Milford Center Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Bliven Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bliven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bliven Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bliven Cemetery
      • Hartwick Seminary Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hartwick Seminary Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery
      • Cooperstown Junction Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooperstown Junction Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cooperstown Junction Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooperstown Junction Cemetery
      • Newell Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Newell Cemetery is located in Delaware County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newell Cemetery
      • Davenport Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davenport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davenport Cemetery is located in Delaware County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davenport Cemetery
      • Butts Corners Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butts Corners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Butts Corners Cemetery is located in Delaware County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butts Corners Cemetery
      • Fergusonville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fergusonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fergusonville Cemetery is located in Delaware County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fergusonville Cemetery
      • Bennett Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Delaware County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
      • Simpson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Simpson Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Cemetery
      • St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph's RC Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Joseph's RC Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
      • Maple Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maple Grove Cemetery is located in Otsego County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery

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

    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 Platt Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #960680  (Platt Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #960680 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: Milford
      • County: Otsego         Elev: 457
      • Location given for GNIS #960680 (Platt Cemetery)

    The official website for Otsego County: www.otsegocounty.com/

    The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.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 York's counties, including Otsego, 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 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 Platt Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5640, Longitude: -74.8865       In this case, the coordinates for the Platt Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <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.




 

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