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A visit to the Rice 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 Rice Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   31.5408°   (31° 32' 26")

Lon:   -99.1904°   (-99° 11' 25")

The cemetery is located in Brown County<2>.

As an estimate, the Rice Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the east of Brookesmith.

The county seat for Brown County is located in Brownwood. Brownwood lies 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of the Rice Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km] of the Rice Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Five Ashes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Five Ashes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Five Ashes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Five Ashes Cemetery is located in Coleman County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Winchell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winchell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Winchell Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Lee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lee Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Whon Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whon Cemetery is located in Coleman County
  • Cox Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cox Cemetery is located in McCulloch County
  • Beasley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beasley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beasley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beasley Cemetery is located in McCulloch County
  • Stewardson Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stewardson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stewardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stewardson Cemetery is located in Coleman County
  • McCarty Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCarty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCarty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCarty Cemetery is located in San Saba County
  • Cedar Point Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Point Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Indian Creek Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Jordan Springs Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jordan Springs Cemetery is located in Brown County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Clear Creek Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clear Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clear Creek Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • Mukewater Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mukewater Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mukewater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mukewater Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • Chaffin Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chaffin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chaffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chaffin Cemetery is located in McCulloch County
    • Fife Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fife Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fife Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fife Cemetery is located in McCulloch County
    • Cowboy Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowboy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowboy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cowboy Cemetery is located in McCulloch County
    • Holt Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Vargy Chapel Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vargy Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vargy Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vargy Chapel Cemetery is located in San Saba County
    • Bowser Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowser Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowser Cemetery is located in San Saba County
    • Greenleaf Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • McDaniel Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDaniel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDaniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDaniel Cemetery is located in Brown County
    • Salem Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 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 Brown County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> of the Rice Cemetery.

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

  • Brookesmith
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Trickham
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Whon ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Keys Crossing
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Rockwood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Indian Creek
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Bangs
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bangs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangs
    • Bangs is located in Brown County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,504 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bangs <6>
  • Holt ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Waldrip
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waldrip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldrip
    • Waldrip is located in McCulloch County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Waldrip
    • From the Rice Cemetery to Waldrip
  • Santa Anna
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Gouldbusk
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
  • Buffalo
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
    • Buffalo is located in Mills County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Ebony ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ebony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebony
      • Ebony is located in Mills County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ebony
      • From the Rice Cemetery to Ebony
    • Brownwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownwood
      • Brownwood is located in Brown County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,208 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownwood <6>
    • Lohn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lohn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lohn
      • Lohn is located in McCulloch County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lohn <6>
    • Ricker ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricker have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricker
      • Ricker is located in Brown County
    • Fry ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fry
      • Fry is located in Brown County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fry
      • From the Rice Cemetery to Fry
    • Locker ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Early
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Rochelle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochelle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochelle
      • Rochelle is located in McCulloch County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochelle <6>
    • Regency ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency
      • Regency is located in Mills County
    • Voss
      (22 miles [35.4 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 Rice Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Brown County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 professional and volunteer 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 Rice 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 Rice Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1366412  (Rice Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1366412 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: Trickham
    • County: Brown         Elev: 454
    • Location given for GNIS #1366412 (Rice Cemetery)

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Rice Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.5408, Longitude: -99.1904    
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Brown, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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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