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A visit to the Powell Cemetery ...


The location of the Powell Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Powell Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Powell Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   31.1541°   (31° 9' 14")

Lon:   -96.9844°   (-96° 59' 3")

The Powell Cemetery is located in Falls County<2>.

The county seat for Falls County is located in Marlin. Marlin lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Powell Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Powell Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Falls County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Powell Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Powell Cemetery.

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

    • Lott
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lott have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lott
      • Lott is located in Falls County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 744 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lott <4>
    • Rosebud
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Wilderville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilderville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilderville
      • Wilderville is located in Falls County
    • Zipperlandville ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zipperlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zipperlandville
      • Zipperlandville is located in Falls County
      • Zipperlandville has also been known as:
      • Zipperlen
      • Zipperlenville
    • Westphalia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westphalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westphalia
      • Westphalia is located in Falls County
    • Highbank
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highbank
      • Highbank is located in Falls County
    • Burlington
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Chilton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Ocker
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocker
      • Ocker is located in Bell County
    • Baileyville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileyville
      • Baileyville is located in Milam County
    • Marlin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Reagan
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reagan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reagan
      • Reagan is located in Falls County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reagan <4>
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Satin
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Satin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Satin
        • Satin is located in Falls County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Satin <4>
      • Mooreville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreville
        • Mooreville is located in Falls County
      • Golinda
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golinda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golinda
        • Golinda is located in Falls County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
      • Jones Prairie
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Prairie
        • Jones Prairie is located in Milam County
      • Edgeworth
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgeworth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgeworth
        • Edgeworth is located in Bell County
      • Silver City
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver City
        • Silver City is located in Milam County
      • Crossroads
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossroads
        • Crossroads is located in Milam 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 Powell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Falls County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Powell Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Phillips Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Jerusalem Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #4510 <6>
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Live Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Live Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Live Oak Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Live Oak Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Clover Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clover Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clover Hill Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clover Hill Cemetery
    • Woodland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Ferguson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferguson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ferguson Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferguson Cemetery
    • Gravel Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gravel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gravel Hill Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gravel Hill Cemetery
    • Bluebonnet Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bluebonnet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bluebonnet Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bluebonnet Cemetery
    • Powers Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Powers Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powers Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Shiloh Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Falls County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #6882 <6>
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Bull Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bull Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bull Hill Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bull Hill Cemetery
      • Stallworth Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stallworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stallworth Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stallworth Cemetery
      • Carolina Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carolina Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carolina Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carolina Cemetery
      • Union Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • The St. Marys Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Church of Vistation Catholic Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2356 <6>
      • Cedar Valley Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cedar Valley Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Valley Cemetery
      • Barclay Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barclay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barclay Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barclay Cemetery
      • Burlington Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burlington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burlington Cemetery is located in Milam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burlington Cemetery
      • St. Michaels Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Milam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
      • Ray Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ray Cemetery is located in Milam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
      • Pearson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pearson Cemetery is located in Milam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearson Cemetery
      • Morning Star Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Caddo Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caddo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Caddo Cemetery is located in Milam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caddo Cemetery
      • Washington Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Washington Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery
      • New Bowman Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Bowman Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bowman Cemetery
      • Old Bowman Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Bowman Cemetery is located in Falls County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bowman Cemetery

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

    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 Powell Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1365701  (Powell Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1365701 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: Cedar Springs
      • County: Falls         Elev: 150
      • Location given for GNIS #1365701 (Powell Cemetery)

    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 Falls, 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 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 Powell Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.1541, Longitude: -96.9844       In this case, the coordinates for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.
    <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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