A visit to the County Home Cemetery ...

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 County Home Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.4412°   (40° 26' 28")

Lon:   -78.4203°   (-78° 25' 13")

The County Home Cemetery is located in Blair County<1>.

The county seat for Blair County is located in Hollidaysburg. Hollidaysburg lies just to the east southeast of the County Home Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> of the County Home Cemetery.<3>

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

• Lutheran Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lutheran Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in Blair County
• St. Marys Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Blair County
• Union Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Union Cemetery is located in Blair County
• Blacks Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blacks Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blacks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Blacks Cemetery is located in Blair County
• Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery
  • The Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • The Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1640998 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery
• Hutchinson Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchinson Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hutchinson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • The Hutchinson Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • The Hutchinson Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Guildford Cemetery
  • McGarvey Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45167 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Hutchinson Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the Hutchinson Cemetery
• Geeseytown Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Geeseytown Cemetery
  • The Geeseytown Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Geeseytown Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northeast of Frankstown.
  • The Geeseytown Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Frankstown Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1991646 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Geeseytown Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the Geeseytown Cemetery
• Calvary Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Blair County
• St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
  • The St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Altoona.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2589876 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
• St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery
  • The St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the west of Altoona.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46273 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the St.s Peter & Paul RC Cemetery
• St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery
  • The St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Altoona.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2589877 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery
  • From the County Home Cemetery to the St.s Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Cemetery
• St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery is located in Blair County
• Continue List   (9 more) ...
  • Agudath Achim Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Agudath Achim Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Agudath Achim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Agudath Achim Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Blair County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46150 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the St. Marys Cemetery
    • From the County Home Cemetery to the St. Marys Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Blair County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46042 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the St. Johns Cemetery
    • From the County Home Cemetery to the St. Johns Cemetery
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • Bennington Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bennington Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • St. Patricks Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Patricks Cemetery is located in Blair County
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Blair County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rose Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Altoona.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45918 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • From the County Home Cemetery to the Rose Hill Cemetery
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Blair County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the County Home Cemetery.

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

• Canan
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Canan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canan
  • Canan is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Canan
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Canan
• Duncansville
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncansville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncansville
  • Duncansville is located in Blair County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,148 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duncansville <7>
• Hollidaysburg
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollidaysburg
  • Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,632 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollidaysburg <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Hollidaysburg
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Hollidaysburg
• Newry
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newry
  • Newry is located in Blair County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newry <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Newry
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Newry
• Frankstown
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Frankstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankstown
  • Frankstown is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Frankstown
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Frankstown
• Brooks Mill
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brooks Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooks Mill
  • Brooks Mill is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Brooks Mill
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Brooks Mill
• Puzzletown
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puzzletown
  • Puzzletown is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Puzzletown
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Puzzletown
• Altoona
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
  • Altoona is located in Blair County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 42,989 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altoona <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Altoona
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Altoona
• Roaring Spring
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Spring
  • Roaring Spring is located in Blair County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,399 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Spring <7>
• Royer
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Royer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royer
  • Royer is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Royer
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Royer
• Buckhorn
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
  • Buckhorn is located in Cambria County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Buckhorn
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Buckhorn
• Flowing Spring
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flowing Spring. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowing Spring
  • Flowing Spring is located in Blair County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Flowing Spring
  • From the County Home Cemetery to Flowing Spring
• Continue List   (15 more) ...
  • Gallitzin
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallitzin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallitzin
    • Gallitzin is located in Cambria County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,514 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gallitzin <7>
  • Summit
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Summit. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit
    • Summit is located in Cambria County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Summit
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Summit
  • Blue Knob
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Knob
    • Blue Knob is located in Blair County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Blue Knob
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Blue Knob
  • Oreminea
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oreminea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreminea
    • Oreminea is located in Blair County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oreminea
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Oreminea
  • Amsbry
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amsbry
    • Amsbry is located in Cambria County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Amsbry
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Amsbry
  • Sankertown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sankertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sankertown
    • Sankertown is located in Cambria County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
  • Cresson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresson
    • Cresson is located in Cambria County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,531 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cresson <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cresson
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Cresson
  • Claysburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claysburg
    • Claysburg is located in Blair County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claysburg <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Claysburg
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Claysburg
  • Martinsburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
    • Martinsburg is located in Blair County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,858 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinsburg <7>
  • Beavertown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beavertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beavertown
    • Beavertown is located in Blair County
  • Franklin Forge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Franklin Forge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Forge
    • Franklin Forge is located in Blair County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Franklin Forge
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Franklin Forge
  • Springfield Junction
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Springfield Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield Junction
    • Springfield Junction is located in Blair County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Springfield Junction
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Springfield Junction
  • Ashville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashville
    • Ashville is located in Cambria County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashville <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ashville
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Ashville
  • Spindley City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindley City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindley City
    • Spindley City is located in Cambria County
  • Highland Fling
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Fling
    • Highland Fling is located in Blair County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Highland Fling
    • From the County Home Cemetery to Highland Fling

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 County Home Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Blair County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Altoona
  • Altoona lies 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Altoona.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
• Cresson
  • Cresson lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the West (W) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cresson.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresson
• Duncansville
  • Duncansville lies less than 2 miles<2> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Duncansville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncansville
• Gallitzin
  • Gallitzin lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the Northwest (NW) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gallitzin.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallitzin
• Hollidaysburg
  • Hollidaysburg lies less than 2 miles<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hollidaysburg.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollidaysburg
• Martinsburg
  • Martinsburg lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Martinsburg.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
• Roaring Spring
  • Roaring Spring lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the South (S) of the County Home Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Roaring Spring.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Spring

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start 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 County Home Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Blair County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bedford County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cambria County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Centre County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Clearfield County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Huntingdon County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Indiana County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Mifflin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Somerset County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Pennsylvania
  • Cemeteries of Blair County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Pennsylvania
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Pennsylvania
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Pennsylvania
  • Cemeteries of Blair
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the County Home Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/