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A visit to the Downing Cemetery ...


The location of the Downing 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 Downing Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.0611°   (36° 3' 39")

Lon:   -95.2028°   (-95° 12' 10")

The Downing Cemetery is located in Cherokee County<2>.

The county seat for Cherokee County is located in Tahlequah. Tahlequah lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the southeast of the Downing Cemetery .

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 Downing Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oklahoma:
  • Pages specific to Cherokee 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 Downing 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 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Downing Cemetery.

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

    • Cedar Crest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
      • Cedar Crest is located in Mayes County
    • Peggs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Ballou
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ballou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballou
      • Ballou is located in Mayes County
    • Lost City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost City
      • Lost City is located in Cherokee County
    • Murphy
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
      • Murphy is located in Mayes County
    • Pin Oaks Acres
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pin Oaks Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pin Oaks Acres
      • Pin Oaks Acres is located in Mayes County
    • Iron Post
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Post have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Post
      • Iron Post is located in Mayes County
    • Hulbert
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Snake Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snake Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snake Creek
      • Snake Creek is located in Mayes County
    • Locust Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Mayes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,395 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Locust Grove <4>
    • Mazie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mazie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mazie
      • Mazie is located in Mayes County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mazie <4>
    • Sams Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sams Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sams Corner
      • Sams Corner is located in Mayes County
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Shady Grove
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
        • Shady Grove is located in Cherokee County
      • Gideon
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gideon
        • Gideon is located in Cherokee County
      • Wagoner
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Chouteau
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chouteau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chouteau
        • Chouteau is located in Mayes County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,112 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chouteau <4>
      • Sportsmen Acres
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sportsmen Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sportsmen Acres
        • Sportsmen Acres is located in Mayes County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 310 people
      • Moodys
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Mallard Bay
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Bay
        • Mallard Bay is located in Wagoner County
      • Rose
        (14 miles [22.5 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 Downing Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cherokee County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Downing 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 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Downing Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Hare Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hare Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hare Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hare Cemetery
    • Keener Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keener Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keener Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keener Cemetery
    • New Home Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Home Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Home Cemetery
    • Haner Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haner Cemetery is located in Mayes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haner Cemetery
    • Union Mission Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Mission Cemetery is located in Mayes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Mission Cemetery
    • Hinson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hinson Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
    • Lost City Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lost City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lost City Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lost City Cemetery
    • Peggs Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peggs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peggs Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peggs Cemetery
    • Fisher Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Wagoner County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Lower Ray Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lower Ray Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Ray Cemetery
    • Swimmer Baptist Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swimmer Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Swimmer Baptist Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swimmer Baptist Cemetery
    • McLain Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McLain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McLain Cemetery is located in Mayes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McLain Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Calvalier Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvalier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calvalier Cemetery is located in Mayes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvalier Cemetery
      • Hogan Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Hulbert Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hulbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hulbert Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hulbert Cemetery
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Johnson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #98727 <7>
      • New Hope Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Houston Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Houston Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Parris Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Parris Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parris Cemetery
      • Ray Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ray Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
      • Houston Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Houston Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Double Springs Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Double Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Double Springs Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Double Springs Cemetery
      • Blue Springs Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blue Springs Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Springs Cemetery

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

    The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.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 Oklahoma's counties, including Cherokee, 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' 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 Downing Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0611, Longitude: -95.2028       In this case, the coordinates for the Downing 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>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>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.
    <7>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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