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A visit to the Johnson Vault ...

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 Johnson Vault ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Johnson Vault

Lat:   32.6149°   (32° 36' 53")

Lon:   -98.3545°   (-98° 21' 16")

The Johnson Vault is located in Palo Pinto County<2>.

The county seat for Palo Pinto County is located in Palo Pinto. Palo Pinto lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Johnson Vault .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Johnson Vault.<4>

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

  • Swank Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swank Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swank Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swank Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Fox Mtn. Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fox Mtn. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fox Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fox Mtn. Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Old Gordon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Gordon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Gordon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Gordon Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Lake Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lake Creek Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • McSpadden Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McSpadden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McSpadden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McSpadden Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • New Gordon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Gordon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Gordon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Gordon Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Guest Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Guest Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Doty Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Doty Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Gibson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Davidson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davidson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davidson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davidson Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Thurber Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurber Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thurber Cemetery is located in Erath County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Blue Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blue Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Blue Flat Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Flat Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Flat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blue Flat Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Brierton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brierton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brierton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brierton Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Brannon Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brannon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brannon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brannon Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Hutchins Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutchins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hutchins Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Santo East Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Santo East Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Santo East Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Santo East Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Mt. Marion Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Marion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Marion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Marion Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Russel Chapel Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russel Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russel Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Russel Chapel Cemetery is located in Erath County
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Palo Pinto 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 Johnson Vault.

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

  • Gordon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Mingus
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mingus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingus
    • Mingus is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 256 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mingus <5>
  • Thurber
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Santo
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Santo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santo
    • Santo is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Santo <5>
  • Strawn
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Palo Pinto
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palo Pinto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palo Pinto
    • Palo Pinto is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palo Pinto <5>
  • Brazos
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazos
    • Brazos is located in Palo Pinto County
  • Hannibal
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hannibal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hannibal
    • Hannibal is located in Erath County
  • Morgan Mill
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Mill
    • Morgan Mill is located in Erath County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morgan Mill <5>
  • Lipan
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lipan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lipan
    • Lipan is located in Hood County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 501 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lipan <5>
  • Caddo
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
  • La Casa ‑ Historic
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Casa
    • La Casa is located in Stephens County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Ranger
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ranger. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranger
      • Ranger is located in Eastland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,354 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ranger <5>
    • Mineral Wells
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Wells
      • Mineral Wells is located in Palo Pinto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,219 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mineral Wells <5>
    • Millsap
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Wolters Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolters Village
      • Wolters Village is located in Palo Pinto County
    • Cool
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool
      • Cool is located in Parker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
    • Graford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graford
      • Graford is located in Palo Pinto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 631 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Graford <5>
    • Dennis
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Necessity
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Necessity
      • Necessity is located in Stephens 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 Johnson Vault. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Palo Pinto County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Johnson Vault.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Johnson Vault:

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 Johnson Vault:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1338817  (Johnson Vault)
    • Note: GNIS record #1338817 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: Gordon
    • County: Palo Pinto         Elev: 291
    • Location given for GNIS #1338817 (Johnson Vault)

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 Palo Pinto, 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 Johnson Vault. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6149, Longitude: -98.3545       In this case, the coordinates for the Johnson Vault 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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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