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A visit to the Sand Creek Cemetery ...


The location of the Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.2522°   (35° 15' 7")

Lon:   -96.1489°   (-96° 8' 56")

The Sand Creek Cemetery is located in Hughes County<2>.

The county seat for Hughes County is located in Holdenville. Holdenville lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the southwest of the Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oklahoma:
  • Pages specific to Hughes 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 Sand Creek 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 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Sand Creek Cemetery.

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

    • Wetumka
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Dustin
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dustin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dustin
      • Dustin is located in Hughes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
    • Weleetka
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Clearview
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
      • Clearview is located in Okfuskee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
    • Lamar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar
      • Lamar is located in Hughes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamar <4>
    • Pharoah
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pharoah
      • Pharoah is located in Okfuskee County
    • Yeager
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yeager have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yeager
      • Yeager is located in Hughes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 73 people
    • Horntown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horntown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horntown
      • Horntown is located in Hughes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 94 people
    • Hanna
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanna
      • Hanna is located in McIntosh County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanna <4>
    • Salem
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Okmulgee County
    • Okemah
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Bearden
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bearden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearden
      • Bearden is located in Okfuskee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 126 people
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Henryetta
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henryetta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henryetta
        • Henryetta is located in Okmulgee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,503 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henryetta <4>
      • Spelter City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spelter City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spelter City
        • Spelter City is located in Okmulgee County
      • Holdenville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Dewar
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewar
        • Dewar is located in Okmulgee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dewar <4>
      • Cromwell
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cromwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cromwell
        • Cromwell is located in Seminole County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 278 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cromwell <4>
      • Wewoka
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Calvin
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Coalton
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coalton
        • Coalton is located in Okmulgee County
      • Schulter
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schulter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schulter
        • Schulter is located in Okmulgee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 494 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Schulter <4>
      • Castle
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
        • Castle is located in Okfuskee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 103 people

    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 Sand Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hughes County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Atwood
      • Atwood lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Sand Creek Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Atwood.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
    • Calvin
      • Calvin lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Sand Creek Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Calvin.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
    • Castle
    • Clearview
    • Coalton
    • Dewar
      • Dewar lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Sand Creek Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Dewar.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewar
    • Dustin
    • Hanna
      • Hanna lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Sand Creek Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hanna.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanna
    • Henryetta
    • Continue List   (6 more) ...
      • Continue List   (6 more)
      • Indianola
      • Okemah
      • Weleetka
      • Wetumka
      • Wewoka
        • Wewoka lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Sand Creek Cemetery.
        • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Wewoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wewoka

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Sand Creek Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Wetumka Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wetumka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wetumka Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wetumka Cemetery
    • Barnett Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnett Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
    • South Community Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Community Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Community Cemetery
    • Salt Creek Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salt Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salt Creek Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salt Creek Cemetery
    • Wetumka Baptist Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wetumka Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wetumka Baptist Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wetumka Baptist Cemetery
    • Carson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carson Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carson Cemetery
    • Old Dustin Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Dustin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Dustin Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Dustin Cemetery
    • Mosewiley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Hillcrest Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hillcrest Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Weleetka.
      • The Hillcrest Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Crestwood Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2221943 <6>
    • Fairlawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 Okfuskee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairlawn Cemetery
    • Dustin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dustin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dustin Cemetery is located in Hughes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dustin Cemetery
    • North Fork Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Fork Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Fork Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Thlopthlocco Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thlopthlocco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thlopthlocco Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thlopthlocco Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shiloh Cemetery is located between<7> the communities of Okemah and Wetumka.  The cemetery lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the north of Wetumka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #99522 <6>
      • Fairview Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Hughes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
      • Lamar Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lamar Cemetery is located in Hughes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamar Cemetery
      • Arbeka Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arbeka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arbeka Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arbeka Cemetery
      • Barnet - Fisher Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnet - Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnet - Fisher Cemetery is located in Okmulgee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnet - Fisher Cemetery
      • Clearview Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clearview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clearview Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clearview Cemetery
      • French Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the French Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The French Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the French Cemetery
      • Rock Creek Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rock Creek Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Creek Cemetery
      • Wisner Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wisner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wisner Cemetery is located in Hughes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wisner Cemetery
      • Likowski Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Likowski Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Likowski Cemetery is located in Okfuskee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Likowski 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 Hughes, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Sand Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2522, Longitude: -96.1489       In this case, the coordinates for the Sand Creek 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.
    <7>To help visualize the location of the cemetery, we've drawn a straight line between the communities of Okemah and Wetumka. The cemetery can be found near that line and roughly halfway between the two communities. Remember that this is just an approximate location.




 

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