A visit to the Porter 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 Porter Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Porter Cemetery has been estimated.<1>

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

Lat:   33.7981°   (33° 47' 53")

Lon:   -96.9098°   (-96° 54' 35")

The Porter Cemetery is located in Grayson County<2>.

The county seat for Grayson County is located in Sherman. Sherman lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Porter Cemetery .

Name Variations for Porter Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Porter Cemetery has also been known as:

• South Rich Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Porter Cemetery.<4>

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

• Allison Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allison Cemetery
  • The Allison Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • The Allison Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Alience Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2173615 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Allison Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Allison Cemetery
• Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • The Harvill - Rowe Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2454372 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
• Henry Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Henry Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • The Henry Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • The Henry Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Sandusky Cemetery
  • Sandy Springs Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2315900 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Henry Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Henry Cemetery
• Shiloh Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Cooke County
• Bacon Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bacon Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bacon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bacon Cemetery is located in Cooke County
• Newell Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newell Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Newell Cemetery is located in Cooke County
• Johnson Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Cooke County
• Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5424 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
• Gordonville Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gordonville Cemetery
  • The Gordonville Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1992636 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Gordonville Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Gordonville Cemetery
• Liberty Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
  • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #4834 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Liberty Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Liberty Cemetery
• Collins Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Collins Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • The Collins Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Collins Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Collins Cemetery
• Mt. Zion Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5447 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • From the Porter Cemetery to the Mt. Zion Cemetery
• Continue List   (10 more) ...
  • Berry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Berry Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • The Berry Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Berry Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the north of Gordonville.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2250909 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Berry Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Berry Cemetery
  • Liberty Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Cooke County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Liberty Hill Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southwest of Callisburg.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #4840 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Liberty Hill Cemetery
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • 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.<1>
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2371531 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Thompson Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Thompson Cemetery
  • Shires Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shires Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Shires Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • The Shires Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2239331 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Shires Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Shires Cemetery
  • Cedar Mills Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Mills Cemetery
    • The Cedar Mills Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cedar Mills Cemetery is located outside and to the south of Sherwood Shores.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1081368 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Cedar Mills Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Cedar Mills Cemetery
  • County Line Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Line Cemetery
    • The County Line Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the County Line Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southeast of Whitesboro.
    • The County Line Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Eskew Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3069 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the County Line Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the County Line Cemetery
  • Dixie Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixie Cemetery
    • The Dixie Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #611949 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Dixie Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Dixie Cemetery
  • Basin Springs Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Basin Springs Cemetery
    • The Basin Springs Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1925132 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Basin Springs Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Basin Springs Cemetery
  • Grubb Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grubb Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Grubb Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • The Grubb Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Grubb Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Grubb Cemetery
  • Noel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noel Cemetery
    • The Noel Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2274445 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Noel Cemetery
    • From the Porter Cemetery to the Noel Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Porter Cemetery.

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

• Sandusky
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sandusky. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
  • Sandusky is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sandusky
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Sandusky
• Gordonville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonville
  • Gordonville is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordonville <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gordonville
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Gordonville
• Dexter
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
  • Dexter is located in Cooke County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Dexter
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Dexter
• Dixie
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
  • Dixie is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Dixie
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Dixie
• Cedar Mills
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mills
  • Cedar Mills is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cedar Mills
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Cedar Mills
• Basin Springs
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Basin Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basin Springs
  • Basin Springs is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Basin Springs
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Basin Springs
• Sherwood Shores
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood Shores
  • Sherwood Shores is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sherwood Shores
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Sherwood Shores
• Locust
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust
  • Locust is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Locust
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Locust
• Coesfield
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coesfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coesfield
  • Coesfield is located in Cooke County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Coesfield
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Coesfield
• Sadler
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadler
  • Sadler is located in Grayson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 383 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sadler <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sadler
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Sadler
• Callisburg
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Callisburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callisburg
  • Callisburg is located in Cooke County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Callisburg
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Callisburg
• Whitesboro
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesboro
  • Whitesboro is located in Grayson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,149 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesboro <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Whitesboro
  • From the Porter Cemetery to Whitesboro
• Continue List   (8 more) ...
  • Custer City ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Custer City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Custer City
    • Custer City is located in Cooke County
  • Shay
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shay
    • Shay is located in Marshall County (OK)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Shay
    • From the Porter Cemetery to Shay
  • Lebanon
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
    • Lebanon is located in Marshall County (OK)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lebanon
    • From the Porter Cemetery to Lebanon
  • Oak Ridge
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge
    • Oak Ridge is located in Cooke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
  • Gage
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gage. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gage
    • Gage is located in Grayson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Gage
    • From the Porter Cemetery to Gage
  • Thackerville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thackerville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thackerville
    • Thackerville is located in Love County (OK)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thackerville <7>
  • Southmayd
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southmayd
    • Southmayd is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,176 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southmayd <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Southmayd
    • From the Porter Cemetery to Southmayd
  • Pottsboro
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsboro
    • Pottsboro is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,511 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pottsboro <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pottsboro
    • From the Porter Cemetery to Pottsboro

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 Porter Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Grayson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Collinsville
  • Collinsville lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the South (S) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Collinsville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collinsville
• Gainesville
  • Gainesville lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the Southwest (SW) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gainesville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gainesville
• Kingston
  • Kingston lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Kingston.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
• Marietta
  • Marietta lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the Northwest (NW) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Marietta.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marietta
• Pottsboro
  • Pottsboro lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pottsboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsboro
• Whitesboro
  • Whitesboro lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the South (S) of the Porter Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Whitesboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesboro

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 Porter Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Texas:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Grayson County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bryan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carter County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnston County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Love County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Marshall County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Collin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cooke County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Denton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Grayson County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Texas
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Texas
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Grayson
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Porter Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Grayson County: www.co.grayson.tx.us/

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