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A visit to the Magnolia 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 Magnolia Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   29.4852°   (29° 29' 6")

Lon:   -95.1499°   (-95° 8' 59")

The Magnolia Cemetery is located in Galveston County<2>.

The county seat for Galveston County is located in Galveston. Galveston lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<3> to the southeast of the Magnolia Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Magnolia Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Thompson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Thompson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Harris County
    • The Thompson Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Whitcomb Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7585 <6>
  • Forest Park East Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Park East Cemetery
    • The Forest Park East Cemetery is located in Harris County
    • The Forest Park East Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Forest Park Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #160064 <6>
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Galveston County
  • Old Arcadia Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Arcadia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Arcadia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Arcadia Cemetery is located in Galveston County
  • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Galveston County
  • Confederate Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Confederate Cemetery
    • The Confederate Cemetery is located in Brazoria County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Confederate Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northeast of Alvin.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1320359 <6>
  • Oak Park Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Park Cemetery
    • The Oak Park Cemetery is located in Brazoria County
    • The Oak Park Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Alvin Cemetery
    • Old City Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1215413 <6>
  • Mustang Lutheran Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mustang Lutheran Cemetery
    • The Mustang Lutheran Cemetery is located in Brazoria County
    • The Mustang Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • German Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3793 <6>
  • Larrabee Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Alta Loma Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alta Loma Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alta Loma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alta Loma Cemetery is located in Galveston County
  • Garden of Angels Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Resurrection Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Resurrection Cemetery
    • The Resurrection Cemetery is located in Brazoria County
    • The Resurrection Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Resurrection Garden
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Old Settlers Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Settlers Cemetery
      • The Old Settlers Cemetery is located in Brazoria County
      • The Old Settlers Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Pearland Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5782 <6>
    • Grace Memorial Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grace Memorial Cemetery is located in Galveston County
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Harris County
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Genoa Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1960881 <6>
    • South Park Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Manvel Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Seabrook Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Galveston Memorial Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hitchcock Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hitchcock Cemetery
      • The Hitchcock Cemetery is located in Galveston County
    • Rising Star Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rising Star Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rising Star Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rising Star Cemetery is located in Galveston County
    • Phillips Memorial Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Memorial Cemetery is located in Galveston County
    • Betheny Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Betheny Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Betheny Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Betheny Cemetery is located in Harris County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Magnolia Cemetery.

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

  • Parkwood Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkwood Village
    • Parkwood Village is located in Galveston County
  • League City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Webster
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
    • Webster is located in Harris County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,291 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Webster <7>
  • Baybrook Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baybrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baybrook Village
    • Baybrook Village is located in Harris County
  • Friendswood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood
    • Friendswood is located in Galveston County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,011 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendswood <7>
  • Quaker Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Village
    • Quaker Village is located in Galveston County
  • Carmel Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmel Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmel Village
    • Carmel Village is located in Galveston County
  • Dickinson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickinson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickinson
    • Dickinson is located in Galveston County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 21,216 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dickinson <7>
  • Nassau Bay
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nassau Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nassau Bay
    • Nassau Bay is located in Harris County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,907 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nassau Bay <7>
  • Clear Lake City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake City
    • Clear Lake City is located in Harris County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clear Lake City <7>
  • South Shore Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Shore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Shore Village
    • South Shore Village is located in Galveston County
  • Woodcreek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodcreek
    • Woodcreek is located in Brazoria County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Hillcrest
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
      • Hillcrest is located in Brazoria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
    • Santa Fe
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Santa Fe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Fe
      • Santa Fe is located in Galveston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,461 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Santa Fe <7>
    • Kemah
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kemah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kemah
      • Kemah is located in Galveston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,048 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kemah <7>
    • Clear Lake Shores
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake Shores
      • Clear Lake Shores is located in Galveston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clear Lake Shores <7>
    • El Lago
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for El Lago have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Lago
      • El Lago is located in Harris County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,736 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for El Lago <7>
    • Taylor Lake Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Lake Village
      • Taylor Lake Village is located in Harris County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,490 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Lake Village <7>
    • Bacliff
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Seabrook
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Pearland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Westwood Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood Village
      • Westwood Village is located in Brazoria County
    • Parkland Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkland Village
      • Parkland Village is located in Harris County
    • Alvin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvin
      • Alvin is located in Brazoria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alvin <7>
    • Mystic Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Village
      • Mystic Village is located in Harris 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 Magnolia Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Galveston County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 either 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1340840  (Magnolia Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1340840 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: Algoa
    • County: Galveston         Elev: 9
    • Location given for GNIS #1340840 (Magnolia Cemetery)

The official website for Galveston County: www.co.galveston.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 Galveston, 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' (or 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 Magnolia Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.4852, Longitude: -95.1499       In this case, the coordinates for the Magnolia 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>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.
<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>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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