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A visit to the Merrell 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 Merrell Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.8871°   (32° 53' 13")

Lon:   -96.8444°   (-96° 50' 39")

The Merrell Cemetery is located in Dallas County<2>.

The county seat for Dallas County is located in Dallas. Dallas lies just to the south southeast of the Merrell Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Merrell Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Northaven Park Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northaven Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northaven Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Northaven Park Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Calvary Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Hill Cemetery
    • The Calvary Hill Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Crown Hill Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crown Hill Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crown Hill Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crown Hill Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
  • Garvin Memorial Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garvin Memorial Cemetery
    • The Garvin Memorial Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Garvin Memorial Cemetery is located in Dallas.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1590600 <5>
  • Marsh Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Forest Lawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Letot Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Letot Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Letot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Letot Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Dallas City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dallas City Cemetery
    • The Dallas City Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Keenan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keenan Cemetery
    • The Keenan Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • The Keenan Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Farmers Branch Cemetery
    • Farmers Branch Keenan Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #253203 <5>
  • Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
    • The Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
    • The Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Hillcrest Memorial Park
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1962228 <5>
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • White Rock Garden of Memories
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Rock Garden of Memories
    • The White Rock Garden of Memories is located in Dallas County
    • The White Rock Garden of Memories has also been known as:
    • White Rock Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Smith Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 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 Dallas County
    • Hilltop Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilltop Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilltop Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hilltop Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
    • Perry Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Thomas Park Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Park Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Park Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Greenwood Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Dallas.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3940 <5>
    • Emanu-El Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanu-El Cemetery
      • The Emanu-El Cemetery is located in Dallas County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Emanu-El Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Dallas.
      • The Emanu-El Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Emanuel Cemetery
      • Temple Emanu-El Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3433 <5>
    • Fields Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fields Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fields Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fields Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Restland Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restland Memorial Park
      • The Restland Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
      • The Restland Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Garden of Memories
      • Restland Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #6340 <5>

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]<3> of the Merrell Cemetery.

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

  • University Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
    • University Park is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,885 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for University Park <6>
  • Farmers Branch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmers Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmers Branch
    • Farmers Branch is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 51,373 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmers Branch <6>
  • Highland Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Addison
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addison
    • Addison is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,218 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addison <6>
  • Irving
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irving have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
    • Irving is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 240,916 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irving <6>
  • Eagle Ford
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Ford
    • Eagle Ford is located in Dallas County
  • Dallas
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dallas
    • Dallas is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,343,266 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dallas <6>
  • Rawlins
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rawlins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rawlins
    • Rawlins is located in Dallas County
  • Carrollton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
    • Carrollton is located in Collin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 139,892 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <6>
  • Trinity Mills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trinity Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Mills
    • Trinity Mills is located in Dallas County
  • Richardson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Sowers ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sowers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowers
    • Sowers is located in Dallas County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Estelle
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Estelle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelle
      • Estelle is located in Dallas County
    • Cockrell Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Oak Cliff
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Cliff
      • Oak Cliff is located in Dallas County
    • Jim Town ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jim Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jim Town
      • Jim Town is located in Dallas County
      • Jim Town has also been known as:
      • Jimtown
    • Sargent
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sargent
      • Sargent is located in Dallas County
    • Coppell
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coppell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coppell
      • Coppell is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,958 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coppell <6>
    • Hebron
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Collin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
    • Jimtown Junction ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jimtown Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown Junction
      • Jimtown Junction is located in Dallas County
      • Jimtown Junction has also been known as:
      • Jim Town Junction
    • Plano
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
      • Plano is located in Collin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 291,296 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plano <6>
    • Centerville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Dallas County
    • Garland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Minters Chapel ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minters Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minters Chapel
      • Minters Chapel is located in Tarrant County
    • Grand Prairie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Lisbon ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lisbon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisbon
      • Lisbon is located in Dallas County
    • Grapevine
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)

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 Merrell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dallas County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Merrell 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 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 Merrell 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 Merrell Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1341388  (Merrell Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1341388 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: Addison
    • County: Dallas         Elev: 168
    • Location given for GNIS #1341388 (Merrell Cemetery)

The official website for Dallas County: www.dallascounty.org/

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 Dallas, 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 things 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 Merrell Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8871, Longitude: -96.8444       In this case, the coordinates for the Merrell 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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