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A visit to the Prairie Branch Cemetery ...


The location of the Prairie Branch 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 Prairie Branch Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.5157°   (33° 30' 56")

Lon:   -97.9534°   (-97° 57' 12")

The Prairie Branch Cemetery is located in Montague County<2>.

The county seat for Montague County is located in Montague. Montague lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the northeast of the Prairie Branch Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Prairie Branch Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Montague 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 Prairie Branch 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 21 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.

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

    • Newport
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
      • Newport is located in Clay County
    • Bowie
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowie
      • Bowie is located in Montague County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowie <4>
    • Bellevue
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellevue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellevue
      • Bellevue is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 350 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bellevue <4>
    • Fruitland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
      • Fruitland is located in Montague County
    • Park Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Springs
      • Park Springs is located in Wise County
    • Postoak
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
      • Postoak is located in Jack County
    • Sunset
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Salona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salona
      • Salona is located in Montague County
    • Joy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
      • Joy is located in Clay County
    • Montague
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montague have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montague
      • Montague is located in Montague County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montague <4>
    • Chico
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Shannon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon
      • Shannon is located in Clay County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Alvord
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvord
        • Alvord is located in Wise County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,591 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alvord <4>
      • Bluegrove
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Wizard Wells
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wizard Wells
        • Wizard Wells is located in Jack County
      • Belcherville ‑ Historic
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belcherville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belcherville
        • Belcherville is located in Montague County
      • Ringgold
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Lake Bridgeport
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Bridgeport
        • Lake Bridgeport is located in Wise County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 405 people
      • New Harp
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Harp
        • New Harp is located in Montague County
      • Forestburg
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Nocona
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)

    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 Prairie Branch Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Montague County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Alvord
      • Alvord lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the Southeast (SE) of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Alvord.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvord
    • Bellevue
    • Bowie
      • Bowie lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bowie.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowie
    • Bridgeport
    • Chico
      • Chico lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Chico.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chico
    • Forestburg
    • Jacksboro
    • Nocona
      • Nocona lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Nocona.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nocona

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Prairie Branch Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Brier Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brier Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brier Creek Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brier Creek Cemetery
    • Selma Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Selma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Selma Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Selma Cemetery
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Newport Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newport Cemetery is located in Jack County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newport Cemetery
    • Tartar Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tartar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tartar Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tartar Cemetery
    • Elmwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Brushy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brushy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brushy Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brushy Cemetery
    • McDonald Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
    • Lindale Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lindale Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindale Cemetery
    • Queens Park Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queens Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Queens Park Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queens Park Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Montague County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Crafton Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crafton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crafton Cemetery is located in Wise County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crafton Cemetery
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Montague County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Friendship Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Thomas - Norwood Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas - Norwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thomas - Norwood Cemetery is located in Wise County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas - Norwood Cemetery
      • Postoak Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Postoak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Postoak Cemetery is located in Jack County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Postoak Cemetery
      • Sunset Beasley Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Beasley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sunset Beasley Cemetery is located in Montague County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Beasley Cemetery
      • Oak Hill Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Montague County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Olive Branch Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Wise County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
      • Cumber Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cumber Cemetery is located in Wise County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumber Cemetery
      • Tage Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tage Cemetery is located in Montague County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tage 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 Prairie Branch Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1365712  (Prairie Branch Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1365712 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: Brushy Mound
      • County: Montague         Elev: 289
      • Location given for GNIS #1365712 (Prairie Branch 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 Montague, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Prairie Branch Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5157, Longitude: -97.9534       In this case, the coordinates for the Prairie Branch 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.




 

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