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A visit to the Simmons Chapel Cemetery ...


The location of the Simmons Chapel 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 Simmons Chapel Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.3355°   (30° 20' 7")

Lon:   -95.9041°   (-95° 54' 14")

The Simmons Chapel Cemetery is located in Grimes County<2>.

The county seat for Grimes County is located in Anderson. Anderson lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Simmons Chapel 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 Simmons Chapel Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Grimes 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 Simmons Chapel 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Simmons Chapel Cemetery.

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

    • Stoneham
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneham
      • Stoneham is located in Grimes County
    • Plantersville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plantersville <4>
    • Todd Mission
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Todd Mission have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd Mission
      • Todd Mission is located in Grimes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
    • Dobbin
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Apolonia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apolonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apolonia
      • Apolonia is located in Grimes County
    • Dacus
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dacus
      • Dacus is located in Montgomery County
    • Anderson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Grimes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 248 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anderson <4>
    • Navasota
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Navasota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navasota
      • Navasota is located in Brazos County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,374 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Navasota <4>
    • Magnolia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,224 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Magnolia <4>
    • Montgomery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
      • Montgomery is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montgomery <4>
    • Fields Store
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fields Store
      • Fields Store is located in Waller County
    • Karen
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen
      • Karen is located in Montgomery County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Graball ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graball have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graball
        • Graball is located in Washington County
      • Richards
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richards have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richards
        • Richards is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richards <4>
      • Washington ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Stagecoach
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stagecoach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stagecoach
        • Stagecoach is located in Montgomery County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 604 people
      • Pinehurst
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Roans Prairie
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roans Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roans Prairie
        • Roans Prairie is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roans Prairie <4>
      • Prairie View
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie View
        • Prairie View is located in Waller County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,013 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prairie View <4>

    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 Chapel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Grimes County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Simmons Chapel Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Stoneham Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stoneham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stoneham Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stoneham Cemetery
    • Yarboro Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yarboro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yarboro Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yarboro Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • Harmony Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
    • Childre Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Childre Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childre Cemetery
    • Shannon Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shannon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shannon Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shannon Cemetery
    • Sommerford Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sommerford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sommerford Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sommerford Cemetery
    • Post Oak Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Post Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Post Oak Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Post Oak Cemetery
    • Dennis Bryant Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • The Dennis Bryant Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dennis Bryant Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northwest of Navasota.
      • The Dennis Bryant Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bryant Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dennis Bryant Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2626 <6>
    • West Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Cemetery is located in Grimes County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Cemetery
    • Griffith Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griffith Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Waller Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Waller Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waller Cemetery
      • Salem Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Rosenau Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosenau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rosenau Cemetery is located in Waller County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosenau Cemetery
      • Neblett Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neblett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Neblett Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neblett Cemetery
      • Old Sanders Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sanders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Sanders Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sanders Cemetery
      • Pine Grove Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Mason Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • The Mason Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mason Cemetery
      • Berryman Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berryman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Berryman Cemetery is located in Grimes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berryman Cemetery
      • Spring Branch Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spring Branch Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Branch 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 Simmons Chapel Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1347145  (Simmons Chapel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1347145 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: Stoneham
      • County: Grimes         Elev: 119
      • Location given for GNIS #1347145 (Simmons Chapel 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 Grimes, 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 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 Simmons Chapel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.3355, Longitude: -95.9041       In this case, the coordinates for the Simmons Chapel 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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