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A visit to the Collins Cemetery ...

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 Collins Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   27.7525°   (27° 45' 9")

Lon:   -98.0478°   (-98° 2' 52")

The Collins Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County<2>.

The county seat for Jim Wells County is located in Alice. Alice lies just to the west of the Collins Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 18 miles [29 km]<3> of the Collins Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Fraternal Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fraternal Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fraternal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fraternal Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Alice Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alice Cemetery
    • The Alice Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
    • The Alice Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Alice Fraternal Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #318160 <5>
  • Lattas Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lattas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lattas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lattas Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Rose Lawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Lawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rose Lawn Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Calaveras Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calaveras Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calaveras Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calaveras Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Amargosa Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amargosa Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amargosa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Amargosa Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Adams Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Adams Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Villareal Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Villareal Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Villareal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Villareal Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Barrera Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barrera Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barrera Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barrera Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Hinojosa Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinojosa Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinojosa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hinojosa Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Reynolds Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynolds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynolds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reynolds Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Gonzales Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gonzales Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gonzales Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gonzales Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Cadenas Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cadenas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cadenas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cadenas Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
    • Dilworth Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dilworth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dilworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dilworth Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
    • Ramirez Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramirez Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramirez Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ramirez Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Saltiero Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saltiero Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saltiero Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saltiero Cemetery is located in Jim Wells County
    • Banquete Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Sepulveda Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sepulveda Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sepulveda Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sepulveda Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Longoria Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Longoria Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Longoria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Longoria Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Hinojosa Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinojosa Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinojosa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hinojosa Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Garcia Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garcia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garcia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garcia Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Perez Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perez Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perez Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perez Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • Valadez Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valadez Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valadez Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Valadez Cemetery is located in Duval County
    • St. James Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Nueces County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 17 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Collins Cemetery.

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

  • Alice
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alice
    • Alice is located in Jim Wells County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,591 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alice <6>
  • Rancho Alegre
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rancho Alegre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rancho Alegre
    • Rancho Alegre is located in Jim Wells County
  • Alice Acres
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alice Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alice Acres
    • Alice Acres is located in Jim Wells County
    • Alice Acres has also been known as:
    • Alice Acres Colonia
  • Coyote Acres
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coyote Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coyote Acres
    • Coyote Acres is located in Jim Wells County
    • Coyote Acres has also been known as:
    • Coyote Acres Colonia
  • Water City Estates
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Water City Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water City Estates
    • Water City Estates is located in Jim Wells County
    • Water City Estates has also been known as:
    • Water City Estates Colonia
  • Ben Bolt
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ben Bolt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben Bolt
    • Ben Bolt is located in Jim Wells County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ben Bolt <6>
  • Agua Dulce
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Loma Linda East
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loma Linda East have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loma Linda East
    • Loma Linda East is located in Jim Wells County
    • Loma Linda East has also been known as:
    • Loma Linda East Colonia
  • Owl Ranch - Amargosa
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owl Ranch - Amargosa
    • Owl Ranch - Amargosa is located in Jim Wells County
  • Alfred - South La Paloma
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • San Diego
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Diego have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Diego
    • San Diego is located in Duval County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,188 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for San Diego <6>
  • Rancho Banquete
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rancho Banquete have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rancho Banquete
    • Rancho Banquete is located in Nueces County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Banquete
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banquete have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banquete
      • Banquete is located in Nueces County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Banquete <6>
    • Orange Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Grove
      • Orange Grove is located in Jim Wells County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,296 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orange Grove <6>
    • Westdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westdale
      • Westdale is located in Jim Wells County
    • La Paloma - Lost Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • K-Bar Ranch
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for K-Bar Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for K-Bar Ranch
      • K-Bar Ranch is located in Jim Wells 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 Collins Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jim Wells County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Collins Cemetery:

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 Collins Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1333116  (Collins Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1333116 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: Alice North
    • County: Jim Wells         Elev: 57
    • Location given for GNIS #1333116 (Collins Cemetery)

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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 Texas' counties, including Jim Wells, 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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Collins Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.7525, Longitude: -98.0478       In this case, the coordinates for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.




 

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