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A visit to the Opal Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Opal Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Opal Cemetery (FG ID #2343519)

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 Opal Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   33.0059°   (33° 0' 21")

Lon:   -97.6536°   (-97° 39' 12")

The Opal Cemetery is located in Wise County<2>.

The county seat for Wise County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Opal Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Opal Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Annas Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Annas Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Annas Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Annas Chapel Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Keeter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keeter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keeter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Keeter Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Jay Bird / Union Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Stokes Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stokes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stokes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stokes Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Garvin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Goshen Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goshen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goshen Cemetery is located in Parker County
  • Azleland Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Nelson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Pope Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pope Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Boyd Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Arkansas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arkansas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arkansas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Arkansas Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Bud Clark Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bud Clark Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bud Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bud Clark Cemetery is located in Parker County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gilley Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Parker County
    • Reynolds Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynolds Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynolds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reynolds Cemetery is located in Parker County
    • Aurora Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aurora Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aurora Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aurora Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Annaville Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Annaville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Annaville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Annaville Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Paradise Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paradise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paradise Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Erwin Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erwin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Erwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Erwin Cemetery is located in Parker County
    • Deep Creek Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deep Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deep Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deep Creek Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Trimble Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Opal Cemetery.

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

  • Springtown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Goshen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Reno
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reno have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reno
    • Reno is located in Parker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,473 people
  • Briar
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briar have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briar
    • Briar is located in Wise County
  • Sanctuary
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanctuary have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanctuary
    • Sanctuary is located in Parker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
  • Boyd
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Agnes
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Carter
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Azle
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Pelican Bay
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelican Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican Bay
    • Pelican Bay is located in Tarrant County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,100 people
  • Newark
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newark have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
    • Newark is located in Wise County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,251 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <6>
  • Aurora
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
    • Aurora is located in Wise County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,522 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aurora <6>
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Paradise
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Paradise is located in Wise County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 594 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paradise <6>
    • Pecan Acres
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Acres
      • Pecan Acres is located in Tarrant County
    • Rhome
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhome have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhome
      • Rhome is located in Wise County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,872 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rhome <6>
    • Poolville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poolville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poolville
      • Poolville is located in Parker County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poolville <6>
    • Boonsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Dicey
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • New Fairview
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Fairview
      • New Fairview is located in Wise County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,557 people
      • Former name for New Fairview:
      • Fairview
    • Herman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herman have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herman
      • Herman is located in Wise County
    • Eagle Mountain
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)

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 Opal Cemetery. The following communities are located in Wise County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1343286  (Opal Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1343286 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: Cottondale
    • County: Wise         Elev: 260
    • Location given for GNIS #1343286 (Opal Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2343519

The official website for Wise County: www.co.wise.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Wise, 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 Opal Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.0059, Longitude: -97.6536    
<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 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.
<6>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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