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A visit to the Soldiers Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Soldiers Cemetery ...

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

26.1256, -97.4478

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

The Soldiers Cemetery is located in Cameron County<2>.

The county seat for Cameron County is located in Brownsville. Brownsville lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the south of the Soldiers Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Soldiers Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 21 miles [33.8 km] of the Soldiers Cemetery.<4>

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

  • La Leona Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • The La Leona Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Leona Cemetery
  • Monte Meta Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • The Monte Meta Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monte Meta Cemetery
  • Rio Hondo Community Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • The Rio Hondo Community Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Hondo Community Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rio Hondo Community Cemetery is located outside and to the east of Rio Hondo.
    • The Rio Hondo Community Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Jack Carpenter Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2188890 <5>
  • Rio Hondo City Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • San Benito City Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Zepeda Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • The Zepeda Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zepeda Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Zepeda Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southeast of La Paloma.
  • Russell's Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • The Russell's Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell's Cemetery
    • The Russell's Cemetery has also been known as:
    • San Pedro Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2379793 <5>
  • Buena Vista Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • The Buena Vista Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Buena Vista Cemetery is located in Brownsville.
  • Old City Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • The Old City Cemetery is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old City Cemetery
  • San Antonio Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Ashland Memorial Park
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ashland Memorial Park is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland Memorial Park
    • The Ashland Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Loma Linda Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Harlingan City Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • The Harlingan City Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlingan City Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harlingan City Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Harlingen.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #673519 <5>
    • Santa Rosalia Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • The Santa Rosalia Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Santa Rosalia Cemetery
    • Cavazos Family Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • The Cavazos Family Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavazos Family Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cavazos Family Cemetery is located 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southeast of San Perlita.
      • The Cavazos Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Sabino Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2492338 <5>
    • Los Omales Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The Los Omales Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Omales Cemetery
    • Tanquesitos Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • The Tanquesitos Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanquesitos Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tanquesitos Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Santa Monica.
    • Noyola Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • The Noyola Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noyola Cemetery
    • Southmost Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • The Southmost Cemetery is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southmost Cemetery
    • La Jarita Cemetery
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • The La Jarita Cemetery is located in Willacy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Jarita Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Soldiers Cemetery.

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

  • Laureles
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Laureles is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laureles
  • Chula Vista - Orason
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Chula Vista - Orason is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chula Vista - Orason
  • Bayview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Indian Lake
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Indian Lake is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
  • Los Fresnos
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Del Mar Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Del Mar Heights is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Del Mar Heights
    • Del Mar Heights has also been known as:
    • Del Mar Heights Colonia
  • Arroyo Gardens - La Tina Ranch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Green Valley Farms
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Green Valley Farms is located in Cameron County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley Farms
    • Green Valley Farms has also been known as:
    • Green Valley Farms Colonia
  • Lozano
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Olmito
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Rancho Viejo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Laguna Vista
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Villa del Sol
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Villa del Sol is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa del Sol
      • Villa del Sol has also been known as:
      • Villa del Sol Colonia
    • Lago
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Lago is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lago
      • Lago has also been known as:
      • Lago Colonia
    • Arroyo Colorado Estates
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Arroyo Colorado Estates is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arroyo Colorado Estates
      • Arroyo Colorado Estates has also been known as:
      • Arroyo Colorado Estates Colonia
    • Cameron Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Cameron Park is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron Park
      • Cameron Park has also been known as:
      • Cameron Park Colonia
    • Rio Hondo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • San Benito
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Laguna Heights
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Laguna Heights is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laguna Heights
    • El Camino Angosto
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • El Camino Angosto is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Camino Angosto
      • El Camino Angosto has also been known as:
      • El Camino Angosto Colonia
    • Encantada - Ranchito El Calaboz
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • San Pedro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • San Pedro is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Pedro
      • San Pedro has also been known as:
      • San Pedro Colonia
    • La Paloma
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • La Paloma is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Paloma
    • Reid Hope King
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Reid Hope King is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid Hope King
      • Reid Hope King has also been known as:
      • Reid Hope King Colonia
    • Arroyo City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Arroyo City is located in Cameron County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arroyo City

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 Soldiers Cemetery. The following communities are located in Cameron County.

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

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Cameron County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Soldiers Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1347358  (Soldiers Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1347358 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Cameron
      • Est. Elev: 6 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Laguna Atascosa
      • Location given for Soldiers Cemetery:
      • Lat: 26.1256318     Lon: -97.4477607
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Cameron, 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- Soldiers Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.