A visit to the Richfield Cemetery ...
Introduction ...
Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Richfield Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Richfield Cemetery (FG ID #1989444)
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 Richfield Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Richfield Cemetery
Lat: 40.6881° (40° 41' 17")
Lon: -77.1088° (-77° 6' 31")
The cemetery is located in Juniata County<2>.
As an estimate, the Richfield Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Richfield.
The county seat for Juniata County is located in Mifflintown. Mifflintown lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Richfield Cemetery .
Name Variations for Richfield Cemetery ...
When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.
Richfield Cemetery has also been known as:
- Richfield Union Cemetery
- Richfield UMC Cemetery
If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Richfield Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Richfield Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Brick Church Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Faith Lutheran Church
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Niemonds Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Lauver Mennonite Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Dresslers Ridge UMC Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Arbogast Lutheran Church Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Beavertown Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- St. Johns UMC Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Emanuel Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanuel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Emanuel Cemetery is located in Snyder County
- Adamsburg Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Aline UMC Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Hassingers Old Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Koons Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Koons Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Koons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Koons Cemetery is located in Juniata County
- Auker Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Auker Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Auker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Auker Cemetery is located in Perry County
- Marshal Chapel Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marshal Chapel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marshal Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Marshal Chapel Cemetery is located in Perry County
- Pfoutz Valley Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Hillside Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hillside Cemetery is located in Juniata County
- Barner's Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Glendale Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glendale Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glendale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Glendale Cemetery is located in Snyder County
- Union Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Union Cemetery is located in Snyder County
- Lost Creek Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lost Creek Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lost Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Lost Creek Cemetery is located in Juniata County
- Thompson Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Thompson Cemetery is located in Juniata County
- Thompson's Lock Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Reward UMC Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- St. Matthew Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Globe Mills Cemetery
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Globe Mills Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Globe Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Globe Mills Cemetery is located in Snyder County
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Richfield Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Richfield Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Richfield
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Knousetown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Seven Stars
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Stars have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Stars
- Seven Stars is located in Juniata County
- Mount Pleasant Mills
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Paxtonville
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Beavertown
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beavertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beavertown
- Beavertown is located in Snyder County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 958 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beavertown <6>
- Swales
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Aline
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Shadle
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Coon Hunter
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Beaver Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Middleburg
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleburg
- Middleburg is located in Snyder County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,262 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleburg <6>
- Continue List (16 more) ...
- Benfer
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benfer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benfer
- Benfer is located in Snyder County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Benfer
- From the Richfield Cemetery to Benfer
- Pallas
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- McAlisterville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAlisterville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlisterville
- McAlisterville is located in Juniata County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McAlisterville <6>
- Millerstown
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Reward
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Hoffer
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hoffer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffer
- Hoffer is located in Snyder County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hoffer
- From the Richfield Cemetery to Hoffer
- Troxelville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troxelville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troxelville
- Troxelville is located in Snyder County
- Middle Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Thompsontown
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Liverpool
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liverpool have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverpool
- Liverpool is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 957 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liverpool <6>
- Paxton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paxton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paxton
- Paxton is located in Dauphin County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paxton
- From the Richfield Cemetery to Paxton
- McKees Half Falls
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Freeburg
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeburg
- Freeburg is located in Snyder County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
- Kreamer
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kreamer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kreamer
- Kreamer is located in Snyder County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kreamer <6>
- Globe Mills
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- McClure
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClure have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClure
- McClure is located in Snyder County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 919 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McClure <6>
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 Richfield Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Juniata County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Richfield Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Beaver Springs
- Freeburg
- Liverpool
- McClure
- Middleburg
- Richfield
- Thompsontown
Websites to help with your research ...
When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Richfield Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
- Pages specific to Juniata 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 Richfield Cemetery
itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
- The African Methodist Episcopal Church
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 Richfield Cemetery:
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Juniata County: www.co.juniata.pa.us/
The official website for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
<1> | 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. |
<2> | If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Juniata, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Richfield Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6881, Longitude: -77.1088 |
<4> | 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. |
<5> | 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. |
<6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
<7> | 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. |