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A visit to the Friedens 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 Friedens Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Friedens Cemetery (FG ID #3701)

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 Friedens Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   31.4855°   (31° 29' 7")

Lon:   -96.8946°   (-96° 53' 40")

The Friedens Cemetery is located in McLennan County<2>.

The county seat for McLennan County is located in Waco. Waco lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Friedens Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Friedens Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Smith - Jenkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Walker Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walker Cemetery is located in Falls County
  • Nazare Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nazare Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nazare Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nazare Cemetery is located in Falls County
  • Wise Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wise Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Pavelka Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pavelka Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pavelka Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pavelka Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Goshen Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goshen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goshen Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Zion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Cemetery is located in Falls County
  • Oklahoma Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oklahoma Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oklahoma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oklahoma Cemetery is located in Limestone County
  • Lone Oak Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Oak Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lone Oak Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Santa Cruz Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Santa Cruz Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Santa Cruz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Santa Cruz Cemetery is located in McLennan County
  • Sunset Community Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Metina Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Metina Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Metina Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Metina Cemetery is located in Falls County
    • Hope Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Falls County
    • Harper Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harper Cemetery is located in McLennan County
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in McLennan County
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in McLennan County
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hillcrest Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Falls County
    • Taylor Chapel Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Chapel Cemetery is located in Falls County
    • Erskine Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erskine Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Erskine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Erskine Cemetery is located in Falls County
    • Nus Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nus Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nus Cemetery is located in Limestone County
    • Shead Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shead Cemetery is located in Limestone County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Friedens Cemetery.

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

  • Riesel
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riesel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riesel
    • Riesel is located in McLennan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,049 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riesel <7>
  • Perry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Otto
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otto have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otto
    • Otto is located in Falls County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otto <7>
  • Mart
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mart have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mart
    • Mart is located in McLennan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,983 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mart <7>
  • Hallsburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsburg
    • Hallsburg is located in McLennan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 454 people
  • Harrison
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Elk
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Downsville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Watt
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Rosenthal
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
  • Satin
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Satin have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Satin
    • Satin is located in Falls County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Satin <7>
  • Marlin
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Axtell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • East Waco
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Golinda
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golinda have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golinda
      • Golinda is located in Falls County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
    • Prairie Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Hill
      • Prairie Hill is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prairie Hill <7>
    • Robinson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Stranger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Bellmead
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellmead have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellmead
      • Bellmead is located in McLennan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,835 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bellmead <7>
    • Frosa
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Northcrest
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northcrest
      • Northcrest is located in McLennan County
    • Lacy - Lakeview
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacy - Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacy - Lakeview
      • Lacy - Lakeview is located in McLennan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,803 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacy - Lakeview <7>
    • Waco
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Beverly Hills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beverly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly Hills
      • Beverly Hills is located in McLennan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,980 people
    • Chilton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Delia ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Delia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delia
      • Delia is located in Limestone County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Delia
      • From the Friedens Cemetery to Delia
    • Elm Mott
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Hewitt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)

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 Friedens Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McLennan County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bellmead
  • Hewitt
  • Marlin
  • Mart
    • Mart lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Friedens Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Mart.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mart
  • Riesel
    • Riesel lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Friedens Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Riesel.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riesel
  • Waco
    • Waco lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Friedens Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Waco.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco

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 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 Friedens 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 Friedens Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1357736  (Friedens Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1357736 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: Riesel
    • County: McLennan         Elev: 170
    • Location given for GNIS #1357736 (Friedens Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #3701

The official website for McLennan County: www.co.mclennan.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including McLennan, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Friedens Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.4855, Longitude: -96.8946    
<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>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.
<6>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.
<7>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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