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A visit to the Lightfoot Cemetery ...


The location of the Lightfoot Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Lightfoot Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Lightfoot Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   31.7932°   (31° 47' 35")

Lon:   -95.7100°   (-95° 42' 35")

The Lightfoot Cemetery is located in Anderson County<2>.

The county seat for Anderson County is located in Palestine. Palestine lies just to the east southeast of the Lightfoot Cemetery .

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 Lightfoot Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Anderson County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Lightfoot Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Lightfoot Cemetery.

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

    • Harmony
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Anderson County
    • Montalba
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montalba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montalba
      • Montalba is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montalba <4>
    • Palestine
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Tucker
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Anderson County
    • Wells Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Creek
      • Wells Creek is located in Anderson County
    • Elmtown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmtown
      • Elmtown is located in Anderson County
    • Tennessee Colony
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Lakeview Assembly
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Assembly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Assembly
      • Lakeview Assembly is located in Anderson County
    • Mound Prairie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound Prairie
      • Mound Prairie is located in Anderson County
    • Elmwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Anderson County
    • Massey Lake
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massey Lake
      • Massey Lake is located in Anderson County
    • Long Lake
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lake
      • Long Lake is located in Anderson County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Deanwright
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deanwright have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deanwright
        • Deanwright is located in Anderson County
      • Bois d'Arc
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bois d'Arc have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bois d'Arc
        • Bois d'Arc is located in Anderson County
      • Crystal Lake
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
        • Crystal Lake is located in Anderson County
      • Kossuth
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kossuth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuth
        • Kossuth is located in Anderson County
      • Brushy Creek
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brushy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brushy Creek
        • Brushy Creek is located in Anderson County
      • Bradford
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
        • Bradford is located in Anderson County
      • Elkhart
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Neches
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Pert
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pert
        • Pert is located in Anderson County
      • Blackfoot
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackfoot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackfoot
        • Blackfoot is located in Anderson County
      • Springfield
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
        • Springfield is located in Anderson County
      • Jarvis
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarvis
        • Jarvis is located in Anderson County
      • Todd City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Todd City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd City
        • Todd City is located in Anderson County
      • Bethel
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
        • Bethel is located in Anderson 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 Lightfoot Cemetery. The following communities are located in Anderson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Lightfoot Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Broyles Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Newton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newton Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newton Cemetery
    • Foster Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Foster Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Cemetery
    • Mallard Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mallard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mallard Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallard Cemetery
    • Jerusalem & Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Ft. Houston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Palestine City Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Palestine City Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • The Palestine City Cemetery has also been known as:
      • East Hill Cemetery
      • Middle Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine City Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #364393 <6>
    • Beth Israel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • Memorial Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Price Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Price Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Butler Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butler Cemetery is located in Anderson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Ft. Houston Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Providence Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Anderson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2424393 <6>
      • Halick Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Halick Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Halick Cemetery is located in Anderson County
        • The Halick Cemetery has also been known as:
        • McGary Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halick Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2323656 <6>
      • Pleasant Springs Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Holly Springs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Tennessee Colony Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Roselawn Park Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Gaines Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Gaines Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Gaines Cemetery is located in Anderson County
        • The Gaines Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Gaines - Elrod Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gaines Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1293735 <6>

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

    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 Lightfoot Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1889559  (Lightfoot Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1889559 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: Northwest Palestine
      • County: Anderson         Elev: 120
      • Location given for GNIS #1889559 (Lightfoot Cemetery)

    The official website for Anderson County: www.co.anderson.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 Anderson, 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 Lightfoot Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.7932, Longitude: -95.7100       In this case, the coordinates for the Lightfoot Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.
    <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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