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A visit to the Larissa 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 Larissa Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Larissa Cemetery (FG ID #4755)

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 Larissa Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.0649°   (32° 3' 53")

Lon:   -95.3274°   (-95° 19' 38")

The cemetery is located in Cherokee County<3>.

As an estimate, the Larissa Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the east of Mount Selman.

The county seat for Cherokee County is located in Rusk. Rusk lies 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of the Larissa Cemetery .

Establishment of the Larissa Cemetery ...

The Larissa Cemetery was established in 1847.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Larissa Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Killough Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Killough Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Killough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Killough Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Tarrant Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tarrant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tarrant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tarrant Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Renfro Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Renfro Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Renfro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Renfro Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Bullard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Dobson Family Plot
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Old Rock Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Rock Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Rock Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Rock Hill Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Douglas Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Douglas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Douglas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Douglas Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Rock Hill Restland Park Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Hill Restland Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Hill Restland Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock Hill Restland Park Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Grimes Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grimes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grimes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grimes Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • City Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The City Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Resthaven Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Ray Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ray Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • The Thompson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Thompson Family Cemetery
    • Rather Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rather Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rather Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rather Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Loftin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Ragsdale Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ragsdale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ragsdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ragsdale Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Tecula Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tecula Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tecula Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tecula Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • New Hope (Southwest) Cemetery (African-American)
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Larissa Cemetery.

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

  • Larissa ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larissa have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larissa
    • Larissa is located in Cherokee County
  • Mount Selman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Reese
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Cuney
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuney have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuney
    • Cuney is located in Cherokee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 140 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cuney <7>
  • Bullard
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullard have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullard
    • Bullard is located in Cherokee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,891 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bullard <7>
  • Jacksonville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Mixon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mixon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mixon
    • Mixon is located in Cherokee County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mixon
    • From the Larissa Cemetery to Mixon
  • Teaselville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Berryville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Berryville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
    • Berryville is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,066 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Berryville
    • From the Larissa Cemetery to Berryville
  • Dogwood City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood City
    • Dogwood City is located in Smith County
  • Flint
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Lee Spring
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Spring
    • Lee Spring is located in Smith County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Gould
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Coffee City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Frankston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Gresham
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Blackjack
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Whitehouse
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
      • Whitehouse is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,108 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitehouse <7>
    • Todd City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Noonday
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noonday have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noonday
      • Noonday is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 722 people
    • Turney
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • New Summerfield
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Summerfield
      • New Summerfield is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,187 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Summerfield <7>
    • Troup
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Griffin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Griffin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
      • Griffin is located in Cherokee County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Griffin
      • From the Larissa Cemetery to Griffin
    • Dialville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Gallatin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Poynor
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poynor have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poynor
      • Poynor is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 311 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poynor <7>

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 Larissa Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cherokee County.

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

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 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 Larissa 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 Larissa Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1339636  (Larissa Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1339636 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: Mount Selman
    • County: Cherokee         Elev: 170
    • Location given for GNIS #1339636 (Larissa Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #4755

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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 Larissa Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.0649, Longitude: -95.3274    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Cherokee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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 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.
<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.
<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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