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A visit to the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery ...


The location of the Shaffer Memorial 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 Shaffer Memorial Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.0451°   (41° 2' 42")

Lon:   -78.8189°   (-78° 49' 8")

The Shaffer Memorial Cemetery is located in Jefferson County<2>.

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Brookville. Brookville lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery .

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 websites either 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 Shaffer Memorial Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Jefferson 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 Shaffer Memorial 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery.

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

    • Sykesville
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sykesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sykesville
      • Sykesville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,107 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sykesville <4>
    • Stanley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
      • Stanley is located in Clearfield County
    • Troutville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troutville
      • Troutville is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 222 people
    • Helvetia
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helvetia
      • Helvetia is located in Clearfield County
    • Sandy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
      • Sandy is located in Clearfield County
    • Reynoldsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Wishaw
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wishaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wishaw
      • Wishaw is located in Jefferson County
    • Luthersburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Pancoast
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pancoast
      • Pancoast is located in Jefferson County
    • DuBois
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DuBois
      • DuBois is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,287 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for DuBois <4>
    • Big Run
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
      • Big Run is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 594 people
    • Sandy Valley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Valley
      • Sandy Valley is located in Jefferson County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Falls Creek
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Creek
        • Falls Creek is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 994 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falls Creek <4>
      • Panic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panic
        • Panic is located in Jefferson County
      • Red Mill
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Mill
        • Red Mill is located in Jefferson County
      • Albion
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
        • Albion is located in Jefferson County
      • Winslow
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winslow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winslow
        • Winslow is located in Jefferson County
      • Laborde
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laborde
        • Laborde is located in Clearfield County
      • Rockton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockton
        • Rockton is located in Clearfield County
      • Fuller
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fuller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
        • Fuller is located in Jefferson County
      • Punxsutawney
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Treasure Lake
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Lake
        • Treasure Lake is located in Clearfield County
      • Green Valley
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
        • Green Valley is located in Jefferson 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 Shaffer Memorial Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Shaffer Memorial 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Shaffer Memorial Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Soldier Hill Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Soldier Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Soldier Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Soldier Hill Cemetery
    • Prospect Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prospect Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Beulah Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Reynoldsville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynoldsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reynoldsville Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynoldsville Cemetery
    • Salem UMC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Salem UMC Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • The Salem UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
      • New Salem Cemetery
      • Salem Methodist Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem UMC Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #46287 <6>
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Marys Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Reynoldsville.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1111986 <6>
    • Lakelawn Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Lakelawn Memorial Park is located in Jefferson County
      • The Lakelawn Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Lakelawn Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakelawn Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45244 <6>
    • McClure Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
    • Rumbarger Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rumbarger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rumbarger Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rumbarger Cemetery
    • St. Catherines Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Catherines Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherines Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • St. Josephs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
      • St. Michaels Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
      • Ridgemont Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgemont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ridgemont Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgemont Cemetery
      • Bowers Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowers Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowers Cemetery
      • Rock Springs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rock Springs Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Springs Cemetery
      • Morningside Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Anita Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • The Anita Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anita Cemetery
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Clearfield County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood 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 Shaffer Memorial Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1187328  (Shaffer Memorial Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1187328 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: Du Bois
      • County: Jefferson         Elev: 450
      • Location given for GNIS #1187328 (Shaffer Memorial Cemetery)

    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 Jefferson, 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 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 Shaffer Memorial Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0451, Longitude: -78.8189       In this case, the coordinates for the Shaffer Memorial 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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