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A visit to the Prospect 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 Prospect Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.8406°   (32° 50' 26")

Lon:   -94.3650°   (-94° 21' 53")

The Prospect Cemetery is located in Marion County<1>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Jefferson. Jefferson lies just to the south of the Prospect Cemetery .

Name Variations for Prospect 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.

Prospect Cemetery has also been known as:

  • New Prospect 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 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Prospect Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Lockett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lockett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lockett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lockett Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Valley Plains Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Plains Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Plains Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Valley Plains Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Old Foundry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Foundry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Foundry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Foundry Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Simmons Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Mt. Sinai Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Sinai Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Lanier Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Bear Creek Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bear Creek Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • Beamer - Davis Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beamer - Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beamer - Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beamer - Davis Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Webb Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Webb Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Whitaker Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Salem Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Cass County
    • Brantly Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brantly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brantly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brantly Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Judea Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Judea Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Judea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Judea Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Rand Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rand Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rand Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rand Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Pyland Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pyland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pyland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pyland Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Meadows Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadows Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meadows Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Zion Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Cass County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<2> of the Prospect Cemetery.

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

  • Kellyville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jefferson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
    • Jefferson is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,924 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson <6>
  • Lodi
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Kildare
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Woodlawn
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Pope City
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pope City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pope City
    • Pope City is located in Harrison County
  • Linden
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Avinger
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avinger have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avinger
    • Avinger is located in Cass County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avinger <6>
  • Macedonia
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
    • Macedonia is located in Marion County
  • Baldwin
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baldwin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
    • Baldwin is located in Harrison County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Baldwin
    • From the Prospect Cemetery to Baldwin
  • Jackson
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
    • Jackson is located in Marion County
  • Bivins
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bivins have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bivins
    • Bivins is located in Cass County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bivins <6>
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Harleton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harleton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harleton
      • Harleton is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harleton <6>
    • Karnack
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Uncertain
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Nesbitt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesbitt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesbitt
      • Nesbitt is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 281 people
    • McLeod
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Huffins
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hughes Springs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes Springs
      • Hughes Springs is located in Cass County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,672 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hughes Springs <6>
    • Red Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Garfield ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
    • Morton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morton
      • Morton is located in Harrison County
    • Marshall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Ore City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)

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 Prospect Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marion County.

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Marion, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Prospect Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8406, Longitude: -94.3650    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<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.
<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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