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A visit to the Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   30.9505°   (30° 57' 1")

Lon:   -93.6496°   (-93° 38' 58")

The Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Simmons Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Newton County
  • Tanner Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanner Cemetery
    • 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
  • Shanklerville Community Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Griggs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griggs Cemetery
    • 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
  • Eddie Gatson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eddie Gatson Cemetery
    • 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
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • 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)
  • Evans Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • 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)
  • Mattox Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mattox Cemetery
    • 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
  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • 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
  • Wells Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • 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
  • Burr Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr Cemetery
    • 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)
  • Hennican Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hennican Cemetery
    • 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)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Hennigan Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hennigan Cemetery
      • 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)
    • Hinson Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
      • 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)
    • Burr Ferry Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr Ferry Cemetery
      • 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)
    • Weaver Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weaver Cemetery is located in Newton County
    • Hardy Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardy Cemetery
      • 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
    • Big Spring Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Spring Cemetery
      • 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
    • Bay Springs Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bay Springs Cemetery is located in Newton County
    • Hughes Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
      • 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
    • Cooper Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
      • 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)

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]<3> of the Simmons Cemetery.

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

  • Burkeville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Shanklerville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanklerville
    • Shanklerville is located in Newton County
  • Wiergate
    (4 miles [6.4 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 <6>
  • 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 <6>
  • Evans
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • 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 <6>
  • Bon Wier
    (14 miles [22.5 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 <6>
  • Hughes ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 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.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes
    • Hughes is located in Newton County
  • South Toledo Bend
    (14 miles [22.5 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
  • Merryville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Toledo
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Toledo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toledo
    • Toledo is located in Newton County
  • Fairmount
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
    • Fairmount is located in Sabine County
  • Rock ‑ Historic
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock
    • Rock is located in Sabine Parish (LA)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Savage Fork
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Savage Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage Fork
      • Savage Fork is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
    • Bleakwood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bleakwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bleakwood
      • Bleakwood is located in Newton County
    • Jasper
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Mason
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Sabine County
    • Rosepine
      (21 miles [33.8 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 <6>
    • Pinewood
      (21 miles [33.8 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)
    • Elmwood
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
      • Elmwood is located in Vernon Parish (LA)
    • DeRidder
      (22 miles [35.4 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 <6>
    • Ludington
      (22 miles [35.4 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)
    • Browndell
      (22 miles [35.4 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 Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1368292  (Simmons Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1368292 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: 55
    • Location given for GNIS #1368292 (Simmons 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 'straight-line' 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 Simmons Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9505, Longitude: -93.6496       In this case, the coordinates for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<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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