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A visit to the Helix Cemetery ...


The location of the Helix 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 Helix Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   45.8421°   (45° 50' 31")

Lon:   -118.6528°   (-118° 39' 10")

The Helix Cemetery is located in Umatilla County<2>.

The county seat for Umatilla County is located in Pendleton. Pendleton lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the Helix 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 professional and volunteer 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 Helix Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oregon:
  • Pages specific to Umatilla 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 Helix 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Helix Cemetery.

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

    • Helix
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helix have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helix
      • Helix is located in Umatilla County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Helix <4>
    • Adams
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Athena
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athena
      • Athena is located in Umatilla County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athena <4>
    • Havana
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havana
      • Havana is located in Umatilla County
    • Kirkpatrick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkpatrick
      • Kirkpatrick is located in Umatilla County
    • Weston
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Umatilla County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weston <4>
    • Umapine
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Umapine
      • Umapine is located in Umatilla County
    • Riverside
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Umatilla County
    • Mission
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission
      • Mission is located in Umatilla County
    • Cayuse
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Blue Mountain
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Mountain
      • Blue Mountain is located in Umatilla County
    • Touchet
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Pendleton
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pendleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pendleton
        • Pendleton is located in Umatilla County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,593 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pendleton <4>
      • Milton - Freewater
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton - Freewater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton - Freewater
        • Milton - Freewater is located in Umatilla County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,052 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton - Freewater <4>
      • Tutuilla
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tutuilla have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tutuilla
        • Tutuilla is located in Umatilla County
      • Calhounville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhounville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhounville
        • Calhounville is located in Umatilla County
      • Calhounville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhounville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhounville
        • Calhounville is located in Walla Walla County (WA)
      • Lowden
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Mojonnier
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mojonnier
        • Mojonnier is located in Walla Walla County (WA)
      • Gibbon
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbon
        • Gibbon is located in Umatilla County
      • Garrett
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrett
        • Garrett is located in Walla Walla County (WA)

    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 Helix Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Umatilla County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 19 miles [30.6 km] of the Helix Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Greasewood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Greasewood Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The Greasewood Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • The Greasewood Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Gallaher Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greasewood Cemetery
    • German Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The German Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Cemetery
    • Finland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Finland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Finland Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Finland Cemetery
    • Athena Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Athena Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Athena Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Athena Cemetery
    • Key Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Key Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Key Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Key Cemetery
    • Weston Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weston Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weston Cemetery
    • Old Agency Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Agency Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Agency Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Agency Cemetery
    • Agency Indian Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Agency Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Agency Indian Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Agency Indian Cemetery
    • Homeli Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Homeli Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Homeli Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Homeli Cemetery
    • Despain Gulch Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Despain Gulch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Despain Gulch Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Despain Gulch Cemetery
    • Old City Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old City Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old City Cemetery
    • Holdman Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holdman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holdman Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holdman Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Olney Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Mission Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Mission Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tutuilla Presbyterian Indian Mission Cemetery
      • St. Andrews Mission Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrews Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Andrews Mission Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrews Mission Cemetery
      • Red Elk Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Elk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Red Elk Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Elk Cemetery
      • Ford Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • The Ford Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • The Ford Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Ballou Cemetery
        • Valley Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38788 <7>
      • Valley Chapel Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Valley Chapel Cemetery is located in Walla Walla County (WA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Chapel Cemetery
      • Hyatt Cemetery
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyatt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hyatt Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyatt Cemetery
      • Bowlus Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowlus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowlus Cemetery is located in Umatilla County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowlus Cemetery
      • Mt. Hope Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 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 Helix Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1121740  (Helix Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1121740 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: Helix
      • County: Umatilla         Elev: 543
      • Location given for GNIS #1121740 (Helix Cemetery)

    The official website for Umatilla County: www.co.umatilla.or.us/

    The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.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 Oregon's counties, including Umatilla, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Helix Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.8421, Longitude: -118.6528       In this case, the coordinates for the Helix 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>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.
    <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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