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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. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Monte Meta Cemetery:

26.1829, -97.5886

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>

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 .

Open a Google Map centered on the Monte Meta Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 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)
    • The Rio Hondo Community Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Hondo Community Cemetery
    • 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)
    • The Harlingan City Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlingan City Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harlingan City Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Harlingen.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #673519 <5>
  • Los Omales Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • The Los Omales Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Omales Cemetery
  • Ashland Memorial Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ashland Memorial Park is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland Memorial Park
    • The Ashland Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Loma Linda Cemetery
  • San Antonio Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Soldiers Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • The Soldiers Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soldiers Cemetery
  • La Leona Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • The La Leona Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Leona Cemetery
  • Tanquesitos Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • The Tanquesitos Cemetery is located in Willacy County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanquesitos Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tanquesitos Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Santa Monica.
  • Noyola Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • The Noyola Cemetery is located in Willacy County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noyola Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Zepeda Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • The Zepeda Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zepeda Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Zepeda Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southeast of La Paloma.
    • San Rafael Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The San Rafael Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Rafael Cemetery
    • Restlawn Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • The Restlawn Memorial Park is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Restlawn Memorial Park
    • Russell's Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • The Russell's Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell's Cemetery
      • The Russell's Cemetery has also been known as:
      • San Pedro Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2379793 <5>
    • Cavazos Family Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • The Cavazos Family Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavazos Family Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cavazos Family Cemetery is located 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southeast 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)
      • The Las Rucias Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Las Rucias Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Las Rucias Cemetery is located 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east of Lyford.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2200982 <5>
    • Hinojosa Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • The Hinojosa Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinojosa Cemetery
    • La Capilla Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • The La Capilla Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Capilla Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the La Capilla Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the north of La Feria.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2264388 <5>
    • La Jarita Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The La Jarita Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Jarita Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 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)
    • Villa del Sol is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa del Sol
    • Villa del Sol has also been known as:
    • Villa del Sol Colonia
  • Arroyo Colorado Estates
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arroyo Colorado Estates
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates has also been known as:
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates Colonia
  • Lozano
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Rio Hondo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • San Benito
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Green Valley Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Green Valley Farms is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley Farms
    • Green Valley Farms has also been known as:
    • Green Valley Farms Colonia
  • El Camino Angosto
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • El Camino Angosto is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Camino Angosto
    • El Camino Angosto has also been known as:
    • El Camino Angosto Colonia
  • Lago
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Lago is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lago
    • 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)
  • Laureles
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Laureles is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laureles
  • Indian Lake
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Indian Lake is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Lasana
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Lasana is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lasana
      • Lasana has also been known as:
      • Lasana Colonia
    • Combes
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Combes is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Combes
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,037 people
      • Combes has also been known as:
      • Combes Colonia
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Combes <6>
    • Las Palmas - Juarez
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Las Palmas - Juarez is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Las Palmas - Juarez
    • Rangerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Rangerville is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rangerville
      • 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)
      • La Paloma is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Paloma
    • Rancho Viejo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Los Fresnos
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Primera
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Primera is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Primera
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
    • Palm Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Palm Valley is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Valley
      • 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)
    • Chula Vista - Orason
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Chula Vista - Orason is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chula Vista - Orason
    • Los Indios
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Carricitos
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Carricitos is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carricitos
    • Bayview
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Santa Monica
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Santa Monica is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Monica

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 begin 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:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Cameron County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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: In 2021, GNIS record #1341820 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Cameron
      • Est. Elev: 10 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Rio Hondo
      • Location given for Monte Meta Cemetery:
      • Lat: 26.1828526     Lon: -97.5885989
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Monte Meta Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.