A visit to the White Oak 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 White Oak Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the White Oak Cemetery:
34.8787, -82.3646
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the White Oak Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>
The White Oak Cemetery is located in Greenville County<2>.
The county seat for Greenville County is located in Greenville. Greenville lies just to the southwest of the White Oak Cemetery .
Open a Google Map centered on the White Oak Cemetery.
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the White Oak Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from White Oak Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Springwood Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Christ Church Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- The Christ Church Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christ Church Cemetery
- Woodside Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Hudson Family Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- The Hudson Family Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudson Family Cemetery
- Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Graceland Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- The Graceland Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Buena Vista Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- The Buena Vista Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista Cemetery
- Reedy River Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- The Reedy River Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedy River Cemetery
- Judson Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- The Judson Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judson Cemetery
- Welcome Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- The Welcome Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome Cemetery
- Salem Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- The Salem Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
- Rocky Creek Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- The Rocky Creek Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Creek Cemetery
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Jackson Grove Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- The Jackson Grove Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Grove Cemetery
- Enoree Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- The Enoree Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enoree Cemetery
- Travelers Rest UMC Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- The Travelers Rest UMC Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Travelers Rest UMC Cemetery
- The Travelers Rest UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
- Travelers Rest Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71531 <5>
- First Baptist Church Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- The First Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for First Baptist Church Cemetery
- The First Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
- Travelers Rest Cemetery
- Resthaven Memorial Gardens
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Mauldin Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- The Mauldin Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mauldin Cemetery
- First Baptist Church of Mauldin Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- The First Baptist Church of Mauldin Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for First Baptist Church of Mauldin Cemetery
- The First Baptist Church of Mauldin Cemetery has also been known as:
- Mauldin First Baptist Church Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1975212 <5>
- Vaughan Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- The Vaughan Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan Cemetery
- Fairview Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- The Fairview Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Double Springs Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Faith Temple Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- The Faith Temple Cemetery is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith Temple Cemetery
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the White Oak Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from White Oak Cemetery, with the nearest first:
- Paris
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Paris is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
- Greenville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Wade Hampton
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Wade Hampton is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wade Hampton
- City View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- City View is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City View
- East Gate Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- East Gate Village is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gate Village
- Sans Souci
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Sans Souci is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sans Souci
- Judson
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Judson is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judson
- Dunean
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Dunean is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunean
- Taylors
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Parker
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Parker is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parker
- Welcome
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Welcome is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
- Pine Hill Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Pine Hill Village is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hill Village
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Chick Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Chick Springs is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chick Springs
- Berea
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Berea is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
- White Horse
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- White Horse is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse
- Gantt
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Gantt is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gantt
- Conestee
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Mauldin
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Travelers Rest
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Pelham
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Pelham is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham
- Greer
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Powderville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Powderville is located in Anderson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderville
- Five Forks
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Five Forks is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
- Golden Grove
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Golden Grove is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Grove
- Woodland Village
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Woodland Village is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Village
- O'Neal
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- O'Neal is located in Greenville County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for O'Neal
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 White Oak Cemetery. The following communities are located in Greenville County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The White Oak Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Berea
- Greenville
- Greer
- Greer lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the White Oak Cemetery.
- Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Greer.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greer
- Taylors
- Travelers Rest
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 helpful 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 White Oak Cemetery:
- Pages specific to South Carolina:
- Pages specific to Greenville 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 White Oak Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #1245386 (White Oak Cemetery)
- Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1245386 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: Greenville
- Est. Elev: 311 (in feet)
- Topo Map Name: Taylors
- Location given for White Oak Cemetery:
- Lat: 34.8787285 Lon: -82.3645641
- 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 South Carolina's counties, including Greenville, 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- White Oak 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. |
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