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A visit to the Parks Cemetery ...


The location of the Parks 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 Parks Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.3951°   (34° 23' 42")

Lon:   -97.7386°   (-97° 44' 18")

The Parks Cemetery is located in Stephens County<2>.

The county seat for Stephens County is located in Duncan. Duncan lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Parks Cemetery .

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 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 Parks Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oklahoma:
  • Pages specific to Stephens 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 Parks 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 26 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Parks Cemetery.

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

    • Loco
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loco
      • Loco is located in Stephens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 118 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loco <4>
    • Velma
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velma
      • Velma is located in Stephens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Velma <4>
    • Countyline
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Pike City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike City
      • Pike City is located in Carter County
    • Pruitt City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pruitt City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pruitt City
      • Pruitt City is located in Carter County
    • Ratliff City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratliff City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratliff City
      • Ratliff City is located in Carter County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ratliff City <4>
    • Tussy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Meridian
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meridian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridian
      • Meridian is located in Stephens County
    • Comanche
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comanche have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comanche
      • Comanche is located in Stephens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,551 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Comanche <4>
    • Fox
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Duncan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Stephens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,259 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duncan <4>
    • Bray
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bray
      • Bray is located in Stephens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,178 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bray <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Addington
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Clemscott
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clemscott
        • Clemscott is located in Carter County
      • Tatums
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tatums have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatums
        • Tatums is located in Carter County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tatums <4>
      • Cornish
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornish
        • Cornish is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
      • Ringling
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ringling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ringling
        • Ringling is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 945 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ringling <4>
      • Graham
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Pernell
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Healdton
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Empire City
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire City
        • Empire City is located in Stephens County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 889 people
      • Pooleville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Foster
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster
        • Foster is located in Garvin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 161 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Foster <4>
      • Oil City
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
        • Oil City is located in Carter County
      • Oil City
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
        • Oil City is located in Stephens County
      • Gas City
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gas City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gas City
        • Gas City is located in Stephens 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 Parks Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Stephens County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Parks Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Weaver Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weaver Chapel Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Chapel Cemetery
    • Mountain Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mountain Grove Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain Grove Cemetery
    • Old Velma Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Old Velma Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • The Old Velma Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Velma Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Velma Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #574408 <6>
    • Passmore Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Passmore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Passmore Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Passmore Cemetery
    • Loco Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Loco Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loco Cemetery
    • New Velma Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The New Velma Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • The New Velma Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Velma Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Velma Cemetery
    • Stoner Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stoner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stoner Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stoner Cemetery
    • Woolsey Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woolsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woolsey Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woolsey Cemetery
    • Alma Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alma Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alma Cemetery
    • Old Jackson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Old Jackson Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • The Old Jackson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Scott Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Jackson Cemetery
    • Cruce Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cruce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cruce Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cruce Cemetery
    • Tucker Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Stephens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Dixie Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dixie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dixie Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixie Cemetery
      • Claude Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claude Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Claude Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claude Cemetery
      • Colbert Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Colbert Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colbert Cemetery
      • Henderson - Harris Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson - Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Henderson - Harris Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson - Harris Cemetery
      • Fairlawn Cemeteries
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Owens Prairie Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Owens Prairie Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Prairie Cemetery
      • Hope Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hope Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
      • Old Duncan Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Duncan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Duncan Cemetery is located in Stephens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Duncan Cemetery
      • Ratliff City Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ratliff City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ratliff City Cemetery is located in Carter County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ratliff City Cemetery
      • Tussy Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)

    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 Parks Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1096447  (Parks Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1096447 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: Velma
      • County: Stephens         Elev: 305
      • Location given for GNIS #1096447 (Parks Cemetery)

    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 Stephens, 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 Parks Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.3951, Longitude: -97.7386       In this case, the coordinates for the Parks 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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