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A visit to the Ricketts 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 Ricketts Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Ricketts Cemetery (FG ID #2481959)

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 Ricketts Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.3366°   (40° 20' 11")

Lon:   -77.9078°   (-77° 54' 28")

The cemetery is located in Huntingdon County<3>.

As an estimate, the Ricketts Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the north of Mount Union.

The county seat for Huntingdon County is located in Huntingdon. Huntingdon lies 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of the Ricketts Cemetery .

Name Variations for Ricketts 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.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give a you a feel for the variations that might have occurred with Ricketts Cemetery.

Ricketts Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Shaffer Cemetery
  • Harencame Cemetery
  • Morgan 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.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Ricketts 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 Ricketts 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]<2> of the Ricketts Cemetery.

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

    • Aughwick
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aughwick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aughwick
      • Aughwick is located in Huntingdon County
    • Shirleysburg
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Mount Union
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Birdville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdville
      • Birdville is located in Huntingdon County
    • Mapleton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    • Newton Hamilton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    • Cassville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
    • Rockhill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Orbisonia
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Mill Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Pogue
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pogue
      • Pogue is located in Huntingdon County
    • Atkinson Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkinson Mills
      • Atkinson Mills is located in Mifflin County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Todd
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd
        • Todd is located in Huntingdon County
      • Coles ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coles. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coles
        • Coles is located in Huntingdon County
      • Saltillo
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
        • Saltillo is located in Huntingdon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Three Springs
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Shade Gap
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Rocky Ridge ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rocky Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
        • Rocky Ridge is located in Huntingdon County
      • Kimmel
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimmel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimmel
        • Kimmel is located in Huntingdon County
      • Waterloo
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
        • Waterloo is located in Juniata County
      • Huntingdon
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Cooks
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks
        • Cooks is located in Huntingdon County
      • Joller ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joller have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joller
        • Joller is located in Huntingdon County
      • Neelyton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neelyton
        • Neelyton is located in Huntingdon County
      • Peru Mills
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru Mills
        • Peru Mills is located in Juniata County
      • McConnellstown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnellstown
        • McConnellstown is located in Huntingdon County
      • Hesston
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)

    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 Ricketts 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 Ricketts Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Ricketts Cemetery.<7>

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

    • Sugar Run Brethren Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugar Run Brethren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sugar Run Brethren Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugar Run Brethren Cemetery
    • Gilboa Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilboa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilboa Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilboa Cemetery
    • Old Baptist Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Baptist Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Baptist Cemetery
    • Haven Rest Memorial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haven Rest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haven Rest Memorial Park is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haven Rest Memorial Park
    • Nebo Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nebo Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nebo Cemetery
    • Dell Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dell Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dell Family Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dell Family Cemetery
    • Walker Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
    • Shirley Home Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shirley Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    • McGarvey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGarvey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGarvey Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGarvey Cemetery
    • St. Catherine Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    • Germany Valley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Germany Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Otelia Mennonite Church Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otelia Mennonite Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Otelia Mennonite Church Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otelia Mennonite Church Cemetery
      • Huling Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Huling Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huling Cemetery
      • Shaver Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shaver Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaver Cemetery
      • Mt. Union Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Union Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Union Cemetery
      • Fields Farm Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fields Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fields Farm Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fields Farm Cemetery
      • Mapleton Brethren Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mapleton Brethren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mapleton Brethren Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mapleton Brethren Cemetery
      • Miller Family Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Miller Family Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Family Cemetery
      • Bowman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowman Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Bare - Garver Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bare - Garver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bare - Garver Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bare - Garver Cemetery
      • Swartz Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swartz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Swartz Cemetery is located in Huntingdon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swartz Cemetery
      • Morrison Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 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 Ricketts Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1813204  (Ricketts Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1813204 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: Butler Knob
      • County: Huntingdon         Elev: 220
      • Location given for GNIS #1813204 (Ricketts Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2481959

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

    The official website for State 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>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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Ricketts Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3366, Longitude: -77.9078    
    <3>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.
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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>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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