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A visit to the Saint Josephs Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 St. Josephs Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. Josephs Cemetery:

40.2956, -78.8739

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Cambria County<2>.

The county seat for Cambria County is located in Ebensburg. Ebensburg lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the north northeast of the St. Josephs Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the St. Josephs Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the St. Josephs Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Richland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Richland Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland Cemetery
    • The Richland Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Weaver Mennonite Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45872 <5>
  • Oak Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Oak Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oak Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northeast of Daisytown.
    • The Oak Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cover Cemetery
    • Singer Cemetery
    • Singer Hill Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45637 <5>
  • Sandyvale Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Sandyvale Memorial Gardens is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandyvale Memorial Gardens
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sandyvale Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located in Johnstown.
    • The Sandyvale Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
    • Sandyvale Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1973537 <5>
  • Grandview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Grandview Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Grandview Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Johnstown.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #44948 <5>
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • St. Petka Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The St. Petka Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Petka Cemetery
  • Berkley Hills Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Berkley Hills Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkley Hills Cemetery
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Snavely Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Snavely Cemetery is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snavely Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Sacred Heart RC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Sacred Heart RC Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sacred Heart RC Cemetery
      • The Sacred Heart RC Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2411019 <5>
    • Headrick Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • St. Columbas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Columbas Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Columbas Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Columbas Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Johnstown.
      • The St. Columbas Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Lower Yoda Cemetery
      • Lower Yoder Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46014 <5>
    • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Immaculate Conception Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Immaculate Conception Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Johnstown.
      • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Mary's Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46157 <5>
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Marys Cemetery
    • St. Casmirs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Casmirs Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Casmirs Cemetery
    • Weaver Burial Grounds
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Dunmyer Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Dunmyer Cemetery is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunmyer Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 31 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the St. Josephs Cemetery.

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

  • Geistown
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Geistown is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geistown
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,242 people
  • Belmont
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Belmont is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
  • Dale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Dale is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,110 people
  • Lorain
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Lorain is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorain
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 680 people
  • Ferndale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Tire Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Tire Hill is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tire Hill
  • Ingleside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Ingleside is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside
  • Conemaugh
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Conemaugh is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conemaugh
  • Daisytown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Daisytown is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daisytown
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 290 people
  • Paint
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Paint is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
  • Scalp Level
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Scalp Level is located in Cambria County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scalp Level
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
  • Johnstown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Lilly
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Lilly is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 873 people
    • Franklin
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Franklin is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
    • Southmont
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Southmont is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southmont
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,048 people
    • Elim
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Elim is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elim
    • East Conemaugh
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • East Conemaugh is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Conemaugh
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,090 people
    • Windber
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Cambria City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Cambria City is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambria City
    • Brownstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Westmont
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Westmont is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmont
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,625 people
    • Davidsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Hollsopple
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Benson
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Benson is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
    • Salix
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Salix is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salix
    • Sidman
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Saint Michael
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Saint Michael is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Michael
    • South Fork
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Cassandra
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Cassandra is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassandra
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
    • Mineral Point
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Mineral Point is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Point
    • West Point
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • West Point is located in Cambria County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point

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 St. Josephs Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cambria County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 St. Josephs Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Cambria County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 St. Josephs Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1993150  (Saint Josephs Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1993150 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Cambria
      • Est. Elev: 564 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Geistown
      • Location given for Saint Josephs Cemetery:
      • Lat: 40.2956306     Lon: -78.8739126
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Cambria, 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 from Point A (ie- St. Josephs Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <5>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.
    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.