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A visit to the Cowell Cemetery ...


The location of the Cowell 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 Cowell Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.7915°   (39° 47' 29")

Lon:   -80.0865°   (-80° 5' 11")

The Cowell Cemetery is located in Greene County<2>.

The county seat for Greene County is located in Waynesburg. Waynesburg lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Cowell Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Cowell Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Greene 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 Cowell 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Cowell Cemetery.

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

    • Kirby
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby
      • Kirby is located in Greene County
    • Fairchance
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairchance have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairchance
      • Fairchance is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,888 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairchance <4>
    • Fordyce
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fordyce
      • Fordyce is located in Greene County
    • Mount Morris
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Gump
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gump
      • Gump is located in Greene County
    • Bowlby
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowlby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlby
      • Bowlby is located in Monongalia County (WV)
    • Dunkard
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkard
      • Dunkard is located in Greene County
    • Khedive
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Khedive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Khedive
      • Khedive is located in Greene County
    • Ceylon
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ceylon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceylon
      • Ceylon is located in Greene County
    • Blacksville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blacksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blacksville
      • Blacksville is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Cassville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Monongalia County (WV)
    • Morrisville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisville
      • Morrisville is located in Greene County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Dilliner
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dilliner
        • Dilliner is located in Greene County
      • Atlantic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlantic
        • Atlantic is located in Fayette County
      • New Geneva
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Geneva
        • New Geneva is located in Fayette County
      • Greensboro
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Fairdale
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairdale
        • Fairdale is located in Greene County
      • Cumberland Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Village
        • Cumberland Village is located in Greene County
      • Carmichaels
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jefferson
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
        • Jefferson is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
      • Waynesburg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesburg
        • Waynesburg is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,857 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesburg <4>
      • Star City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star City
        • Star City is located in Monongalia County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,984 people
      • Baker Ridge
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Ridge
        • Baker Ridge is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Point Marion
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Marion
        • Point Marion is located in Fayette County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,097 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Point Marion <4>
      • Masontown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masontown
        • Masontown is located in Fayette County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,260 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Masontown <4>
      • Nemacolin
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nemacolin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nemacolin
        • Nemacolin is located in Greene County
      • Lippincott
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lippincott
        • Lippincott is located in Greene 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 Cowell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Greene County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Cowell Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mason Ridge Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mason Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mason Ridge Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mason Ridge Cemetery
    • Whiteley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whiteley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whiteley Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whiteley Cemetery
    • Lemley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lemley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lemley Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lemley Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Steele Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Steele Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
    • Claughton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claughton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Claughton Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claughton Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Headley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Troy Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Troy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Troy Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Troy Cemetery
    • Lemley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lemley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lemley Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lemley Cemetery
    • Highland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Highland Cemetery is located in Greene County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • McClure Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McClure Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
      • Gordon Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gordon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gordon Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gordon Cemetery
      • Wade Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wade Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wade Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46575 <6>
      • Shriver Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shriver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shriver Cemetery is located in Monongalia County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shriver Cemetery
      • Meyers Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meyers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meyers Cemetery is located in Monongalia County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meyers Cemetery
      • Furman Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Furman Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furman Cemetery
      • Everly Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Everly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Everly Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Everly Cemetery
      • Linton Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Linton Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linton Cemetery
      • Lambert Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lambert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lambert Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lambert Cemetery
      • Thomas Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Williamson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
      • South Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The South Cemetery is located in Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Cemetery
      • Keener Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • 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 Greene County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keener Cemetery

    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 Cowell Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1172557  (Cowell Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1172557 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: Garards Fort
      • County: Greene         Elev: 434
      • Location given for GNIS #1172557 (Cowell Cemetery)

    The official website for Greene County: www.county.greenepa.net/

    The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 Pennsylvania's counties, including Greene, 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 Cowell Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7915, Longitude: -80.0865       In this case, the coordinates for the Cowell 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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