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A visit to the Saint Johns Cemetery ...


The location of the St. Johns 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 St. Johns Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. Johns Cemetery

Lat:   30.9302°   (30° 55' 48")

Lon:   -93.6271°   (-93° 37' 37")

The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Newton County<2>.

The county seat for Newton County is located in Newton. Newton lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the St. Johns 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 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 St. Johns Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Newton 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 St. Johns 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 27 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the St. Johns Cemetery.

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

    • Burkeville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Shanklerville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanklerville
      • Shanklerville is located in Newton County
    • Wiergate
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiergate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiergate
      • Wiergate is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wiergate <4>
    • Evans
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans
      • Evans is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evans <4>
    • Newton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton
      • Newton is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,329 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newton <4>
    • Hughes ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hughes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes
      • Hughes is located in Newton County
    • Bon Wier
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Wier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Wier
      • Bon Wier is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bon Wier <4>
    • Merryville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • South Toledo Bend
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Toledo Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Toledo Bend
      • South Toledo Bend is located in Newton County
    • Savage Fork
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savage Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage Fork
      • Savage Fork is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
    • Toledo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toledo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toledo
      • Toledo is located in Newton County
    • Fairmount
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Sabine County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • DeRidder
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for DeRidder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeRidder
        • DeRidder is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,521 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for DeRidder <4>
      • Ludington
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ludington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludington
        • Ludington is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
      • Rosepine
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosepine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosepine
        • Rosepine is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,540 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosepine <4>
      • Pinewood
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinewood
        • Pinewood is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Newlin
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newlin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newlin
        • Newlin is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
      • Jasper
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Singer
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singer
        • Singer is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Singer <4>
      • Pickering
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
        • Pickering is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Mason
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
        • Mason is located in Sabine County
      • Billy Goat Hill
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billy Goat Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billy Goat Hill
        • Billy Goat Hill is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Kirbyville
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirbyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirbyville
        • Kirbyville is located in Jasper County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,032 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirbyville <4>
      • Ikes
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ikes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ikes
        • Ikes is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
      • New Llano
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Westwood Village
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood Village
        • Westwood Village is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Browndell
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browndell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browndell
        • Browndell is located in Jasper County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people

    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 St. Johns Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Newton County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the St. Johns Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Simmons Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Griggs Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griggs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griggs Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griggs Cemetery
    • Tanner Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tanner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tanner Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanner Cemetery
    • Shanklerville Community Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Evans Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evans Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • Eddie Gatson Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eddie Gatson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eddie Gatson Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eddie Gatson Cemetery
    • Hinson Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hinson Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
    • Hennican Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hennican Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hennican Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hennican Cemetery
    • Hennigan Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hennigan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hennigan Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hennigan Cemetery
    • Burr Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burr Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr Cemetery
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Newton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Mattox Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mattox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mattox Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mattox Cemetery
      • Hughes Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hughes Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
      • Cooper Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cooper Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
      • Burr Ferry Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burr Ferry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burr Ferry Cemetery is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr Ferry Cemetery
      • Wells Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wells Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Merryville Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • The Merryville Cemetery is located in Beauregard Parish (LA)
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Merryville Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Merryville (LA).
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merryville Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #68206 <7>
      • Hardy Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardy Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardy Cemetery
      • Big Spring Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Big Spring Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Spring Cemetery
      • Davis Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davis Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Inman Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Inman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Inman Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Inman Cemetery
      • Stark Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stark Cemetery is located in Newton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stark 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 St. Johns Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1367178  (Saint Johns Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1367178 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: Shankleville
      • County: Newton         Elev: 96
      • Location given for GNIS #1367178 (Saint Johns 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 Newton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 St. Johns Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9302, Longitude: -93.6271       In this case, the coordinates for the St. Johns 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>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.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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