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A visit to the Jeffries Cemetery ...


The location of the Jeffries 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 Jeffries Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.2584°   (40° 15' 30")

Lon:   -77.7494°   (-77° 44' 57")

The Jeffries Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County<2>.

The county seat for Huntingdon County is located in Huntingdon. Huntingdon lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the northwest of the Jeffries Cemetery .

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 Jeffries Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Huntingdon 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 Jeffries 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Jeffries Cemetery.

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

    • Blairs Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairs Mills
      • Blairs Mills is located in Huntingdon County
    • Waterloo
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Juniata County
    • Doylestown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doylestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doylestown
      • Doylestown is located in Franklin County
    • Dry Run
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Run
      • Dry Run is located in Franklin County
    • Shade Gap
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Neelyton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neelyton
      • Neelyton is located in Huntingdon County
    • Newbridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbridge
      • Newbridge is located in Franklin County
    • Shirleysburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Orbisonia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Perulack
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perulack
      • Perulack is located in Juniata County
    • Peru Mills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru Mills
      • Peru Mills is located in Juniata County
    • Aughwick
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aughwick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aughwick
      • Aughwick is located in Huntingdon County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Rockhill
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill
        • Rockhill is located in Huntingdon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
        • Rockhill has also been known as:
        • Rockhill Furnace
      • Pogue
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pogue
        • Pogue is located in Huntingdon County
      • Newton Hamilton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton Hamilton
        • Newton Hamilton is located in Mifflin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
      • New Germantown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • East Rutherford
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Rutherford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Rutherford
        • East Rutherford is located in Juniata County
      • Roxbury
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxbury
        • Roxbury is located in Franklin County
      • Mount Union
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Saltillo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
        • Saltillo is located in Huntingdon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Three Springs
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Mowersville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowersville
        • Mowersville is located in Franklin County
      • Newburg
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
        • Newburg is located in Cumberland County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburg <4>
      • Mapleton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
        • Mapleton is located in Huntingdon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 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 Jeffries Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Huntingdon County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Jeffries Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Nossville Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nossville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nossville Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nossville Cemetery
    • Jones / Chapman / Parson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones / Chapman / Parson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones / Chapman / Parson Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones / Chapman / Parson Cemetery
    • Richvale Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richvale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Richvale Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richvale Cemetery
    • Shade Valley Union Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shade Valley Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shade Valley Union Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shade Valley Union Cemetery
    • United Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The United Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Church Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery
    • Crow Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crow Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crow Cemetery
    • Shope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shope Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shope Cemetery
    • Salem Memorial Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Memorial Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Memorial Cemetery
    • Bolinger Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolinger Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bolinger Family Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolinger Family Cemetery
    • McMullen Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMullen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McMullen Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMullen Cemetery
    • McCaskey Graves
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCaskey Graves have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCaskey Graves is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCaskey Graves
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Polk Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Polk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Polk Cemetery is located in Juniata County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Polk Cemetery
      • Barkley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barkley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barkley Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barkley Cemetery
      • Bell's Furnace Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bell's Furnace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bell's Furnace Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bell's Furnace Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Germany Valley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Germany Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Germany Valley Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Germany Valley Cemetery
      • St. Catherine Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Catherine Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherine Cemetery
      • Shirley Home Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shirley Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shirley Home Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shirley Home Cemetery
      • Gilliland Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gilliland Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliland 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 Jeffries Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2061743  (Jeffries Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2061743 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: Blairs Mills
      • County: Huntingdon         Elev: 257
      • Location given for GNIS #2061743 (Jeffries Cemetery)

    The official website for Huntingdon County: www.huntingdoncounty.net/

    The official website for Commonwealth 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 Huntingdon, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Jeffries Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2584, Longitude: -77.7494       In this case, the coordinates for the Jeffries 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.




 

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