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A visit to the Garden of Memories ...

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 Garden of Memories ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Garden of Memories

Lat:   29.1786°   (29° 10' 42")

Lon:   -96.3000°   (-96° 17' 59")

The Garden of Memories is located in Wharton County<2>.

The county seat for Wharton County is located in Wharton. Wharton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the northeast of the Garden of Memories .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 22 miles [35.4 km] of the Garden of Memories.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Garden of Memories, with the nearest first.

  • St. Phillips Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Phillips Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Oaklawn Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaklawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaklawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oaklawn Memorial Park is located in Wharton County
  • St. Procopius Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Procopius Cemetery
    • The St. Procopius Cemetery is located in Wharton County
    • The St. Procopius Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Procopius Cemetery
  • Hahn Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hahn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hahn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hahn Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Mackay Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mackay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mackay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mackay Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Camp Zion Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Camp Zion Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Nada Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nada Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nada Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nada Cemetery is located in Colorado County
  • Ganado Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ganado Cemetery
    • The Ganado Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Assumption Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Assumption Cemetery
    • The Assumption Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Old Jerusalem Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Sandbridge Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandbridge Cemetery
    • The Sandbridge Cemetery is located in Wharton County
  • Ganado Community Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Cornelius Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornelius Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornelius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cornelius Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Little Zion Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Zion Cemetery
      • The Little Zion Cemetery is located in Wharton County
    • Elm Grove Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elm Grove Cemetery is located in Wharton County
    • Garwood Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garwood Cemetery is located in Colorado County
    • Partain Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Partain Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Partain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Partain Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Hawley Cemetery
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hawley Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Frazer Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frazer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frazer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Frazer Cemetery is located in Wharton County
    • Brownson Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brownson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brownson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Brackenridge Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brackenridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brackenridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brackenridge Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2533 <5>
    • Lacy Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lacy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lacy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lacy Cemetery is located in Matagorda County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Garden of Memories.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Garden of Memories, with the nearest first.

  • El Campo
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for El Campo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Campo
    • El Campo is located in Wharton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,502 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for El Campo <6>
  • Hillje
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillje
    • Hillje is located in Wharton County
  • Louise
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Pierce
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierce
    • Pierce is located in Wharton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pierce <6>
  • Hahn
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hahn
    • Hahn is located in Wharton County
  • Danevang
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danevang have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danevang
    • Danevang is located in Wharton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danevang <6>
  • Glen Flora
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Wharton
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Ganado
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Nada
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
  • Lane City
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane City
    • Lane City is located in Wharton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lane City <6>
  • Egypt
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Midfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midfield
      • Midfield is located in Matagorda County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midfield <6>
    • Bonus
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonus
      • Bonus is located in Wharton County
    • Garwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garwood
      • Garwood is located in Colorado County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garwood <6>
    • Markham
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Markham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham
      • Markham is located in Matagorda County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Markham <6>
    • Hungerford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Boedecker Junction
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Boedecker Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boedecker Junction
      • Boedecker Junction is located in Colorado County
    • Eldridge
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eldridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldridge
      • Eldridge is located in Colorado County
    • Blessing
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blessing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blessing
      • Blessing is located in Matagorda County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blessing <6>
    • Chalmers
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalmers
      • Chalmers is located in Matagorda County
    • McCroskey
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCroskey
      • McCroskey is located in Matagorda County
    • Provident City ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Provident City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Provident City
      • Provident City is located in Colorado 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 Garden of Memories. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wharton County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Garden of Memories.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Garden of Memories:

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 Garden of Memories:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1357866  (Garden of Memories)
    • Note: GNIS record #1357866 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: El Campo
    • County: Wharton         Elev: 31
    • Location given for GNIS #1357866 (Garden of Memories)

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 Wharton, 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 obstructions 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 Garden of Memories. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.1786, Longitude: -96.3000       In this case, the coordinates for the Garden of Memories 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.
<7>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.




 

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