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A visit to the Grimes 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 Grimes Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Grimes 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 Grimes Cemetery

Lat:   28.8608°   (28° 51' 38")

Lon:   -96.1608°   (-96° 9' 38")

The Grimes Cemetery is located in Matagorda County<2>.

The county seat for Matagorda County is located in Bay City. Bay City lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the northeast of the Grimes Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 23 miles [37 km] of the Grimes Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lacy Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Hawley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Ashby Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashby Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ashby Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
  • Partain Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Blessing Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blessing Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blessing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blessing Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
  • Cornelius Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Collegeport Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collegeport Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collegeport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Collegeport Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
  • Francitas Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Francitas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Francitas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Francitas Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Deutschburg Community Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Palacios Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palacios Cemetery
    • The Palacios Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Palacios Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Palacios.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1984750 <5>
  • Bay City Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bay City Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
  • East End Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East End Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East End Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East End Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Matagorda Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matagorda Cemetery
      • The Matagorda Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Andrews Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrews Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Andrews Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Matthews Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matthews Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matthews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Matthews Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Pleasant Green Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Green Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Hudgins Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudgins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hudgins Cemetery is located in Matagorda County
    • Free System Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • St. Phillips Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Williams Cemetery
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williams Cemetery is located in Matagorda County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 20 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Grimes Cemetery.

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

  • Elmaton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmaton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmaton
    • Elmaton is located in Matagorda County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmaton <6>
  • Blessing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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>
  • Midfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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>
  • Markham
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • 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>
  • Collegeport
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collegeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collegeport
    • Collegeport is located in Matagorda County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collegeport <6>
  • Palacios
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Francitas
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Francitas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Francitas
    • Francitas is located in Jackson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Francitas <6>
  • Danevang
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • 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>
  • Wadsworth
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadsworth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadsworth
    • Wadsworth is located in Matagorda County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadsworth <6>
  • Elliott ‑ Historic
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elliott. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott
    • Elliott is located in Matagorda County
    • Elliott has also been known as:
    • Elliott's
  • Bay City
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
    • Bay City is located in Matagorda County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,474 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bay City <6>
  • Matagorda
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Gulf ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gulf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf
      • Gulf is located in Matagorda County
    • Chalmers
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalmers
      • Chalmers is located in Matagorda County
    • La Ward
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Ward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Ward
      • La Ward is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 233 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Ward <6>
    • Caney
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney
      • Caney is located in Matagorda County
    • Van Vleck
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Weedhaven
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedhaven
      • Weedhaven is located in Jackson County
    • Port Alto
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Alto
      • Port Alto is located in Calhoun County
    • McCroskey
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCroskey
      • McCroskey is located in Matagorda 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 Grimes Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Matagorda County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Grimes 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 professional and volunteer 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 Grimes 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 Grimes Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1358450  (Grimes Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1358450 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: Blessing
    • County: Matagorda         Elev: 4
    • Location given for GNIS #1358450 (Grimes Cemetery)

The official website for Matagorda County: www.co.matagorda.tx.us/

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 Matagorda, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Grimes Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.8608, Longitude: -96.1608       In this case, the coordinates for the Grimes 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.
<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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