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A visit to the Monte Meta 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 Monte Meta Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   26.1829°   (26° 10' 58")

Lon:   -97.5886°   (-97° 35' 18")

The Monte Meta Cemetery is located in Cameron County<2>.

The county seat for Cameron County is located in Brownsville. Brownsville lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Monte Meta Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Monte Meta Cemetery.<4>

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

  • San Benito City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Rio Hondo City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Rio Hondo Community Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rio Hondo Community Cemetery
    • The Rio Hondo Community Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rio Hondo Community Cemetery is located outside and to the east of Rio Hondo.
    • The Rio Hondo Community Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Jack Carpenter Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2188890 <5>
  • Harlingan City Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Los Omales Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Los Omales Cemetery
    • The Los Omales Cemetery is located in Cameron County
  • Ashland Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashland Memorial Park
    • The Ashland Memorial Park is located in Cameron County
    • The Ashland Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Loma Linda Cemetery
  • San Antonio Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Antonio Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the San Antonio Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The San Antonio Cemetery is located in Willacy County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #6681 <5>
  • Soldiers Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Soldiers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Soldiers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Soldiers Cemetery is located in Cameron County
  • La Leona Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the La Leona Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the La Leona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The La Leona Cemetery is located in Cameron County
  • Tanquesitos Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanquesitos Cemetery
    • The Tanquesitos Cemetery is located in Willacy County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tanquesitos Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the north of Santa Monica.
  • Noyola Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noyola Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noyola Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Noyola Cemetery is located in Willacy County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Zepeda Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zepeda Cemetery
      • The Zepeda Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Zepeda Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of La Paloma.
    • San Rafael Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Rafael Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Rafael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The San Rafael Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Restlawn Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restlawn Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Restlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Restlawn Memorial Park is located in Cameron County
    • Cavazos Family Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cavazos Family Cemetery
      • The Cavazos Family Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cavazos Family Cemetery is located 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of San Perlita.
      • The Cavazos Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Sabino Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2492338 <5>
    • Las Rucias Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Las Rucias Cemetery
      • The Las Rucias Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Las Rucias Cemetery is located 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west of Lyford.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2200982 <5>
    • Hinojosa Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinojosa Cemetery
      • The Hinojosa Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • La Capilla Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • La Jarita Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the La Jarita Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the La Jarita Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The La Jarita Cemetery is located in Willacy County

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 Monte Meta Cemetery.

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

  • Villa del Sol
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa del Sol have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa del Sol
    • Villa del Sol is located in Cameron County
    • Villa del Sol has also been known as:
    • Villa del Sol Colonia
  • Arroyo Colorado Estates
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arroyo Colorado Estates
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates is located in Cameron County
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates has also been known as:
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates Colonia
  • Lozano
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lozano have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lozano
    • Lozano is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lozano <7>
  • Rio Hondo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • San Benito
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Benito have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Benito
    • San Benito is located in Cameron County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,085 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for San Benito <7>
  • Green Valley Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley Farms
    • Green Valley Farms is located in Cameron County
    • Green Valley Farms has also been known as:
    • Green Valley Farms Colonia
  • El Camino Angosto
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for El Camino Angosto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Camino Angosto
    • El Camino Angosto is located in Cameron County
    • El Camino Angosto has also been known as:
    • El Camino Angosto Colonia
  • Lago
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lago have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lago
    • Lago is located in Cameron County
    • Lago has also been known as:
    • Lago Colonia
  • Arroyo Gardens - La Tina Ranch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Harlingen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harlingen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlingen
    • Harlingen is located in Cameron County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 65,176 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlingen <7>
  • Laureles
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laureles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laureles
    • Laureles is located in Cameron County
  • Indian Lake
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
    • Indian Lake is located in Cameron County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Lasana
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lasana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lasana
      • Lasana is located in Cameron County
      • Lasana has also been known as:
      • Lasana Colonia
    • Combes
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Combes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Combes
      • Combes is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,037 people
      • Combes has also been known as:
      • Combes Colonia
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Combes <7>
    • Las Palmas - Juarez
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Las Palmas - Juarez
      • Las Palmas - Juarez is located in Cameron County
    • Rangerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rangerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rangerville
      • Rangerville is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 289 people
      • Rangerville has also been known as:
      • Rangerville Colonia
    • La Paloma
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Paloma
      • La Paloma is located in Cameron County
    • Rancho Viejo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rancho Viejo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rancho Viejo
      • Rancho Viejo is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,446 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rancho Viejo <7>
    • Los Fresnos
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Los Fresnos have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Fresnos
      • Los Fresnos is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,826 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Los Fresnos <7>
    • Primera
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Primera have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Primera
      • Primera is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
    • Palm Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Valley
      • Palm Valley is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,231 people
    • Encantada - Ranchito El Calaboz
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Olmito
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olmito have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olmito
      • Olmito is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olmito <7>
    • Chula Vista - Orason
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chula Vista - Orason
      • Chula Vista - Orason is located in Cameron County
    • Los Indios
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Los Indios have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Indios
      • Los Indios is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,058 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Los Indios <7>
    • Bayview
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Santa Monica
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Santa Monica. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Monica
      • Santa Monica is located in Willacy 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 Monte Meta Cemetery. The following communities are located in Cameron County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1341820  (Monte Meta Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1341820 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: Rio Hondo
    • County: Cameron         Elev: 10
    • Location given for GNIS #1341820 (Monte Meta Cemetery)

The official website for Cameron County: www.co.cameron.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 Cameron, 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 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 Monte Meta Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 26.1829, Longitude: -97.5886       In this case, the coordinates for the Monte Meta 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>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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