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A visit to the Universe 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 Universe Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Universe 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 Universe Cemetery

Lat:   32.3354°   (32° 20' 7")

Lon:   -95.2466°   (-95° 14' 47")

The Universe Cemetery is located in Smith County<2>.

The county seat for Smith County is located in Tyler. Tyler lies just to the west northwest of the Universe Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Universe Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Liberty Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • The Liberty Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens
  • Belcher Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belcher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Belcher Cemetery is located in Smith County
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oakwood Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Tyler.
    • The Oakwood Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Beth-El Cemetery
    • City Cemetery
    • Lallar's Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5707 <5>
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Meador Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador Cemetery
    • The Meador Cemetery is located in Smith County
  • Bascom Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bascom Cemetery
    • The Bascom Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • The Bascom Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bascom UMC Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2411718 <5>
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery (African-American)
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery (African-American)
    • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery (African-American) is located in Smith County
    • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery (African-American) has also been known as:
    • Pleasant Grove Community Cemetery
  • Pine Springs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Springs Cemetery
    • The Pine Springs Cemetery is located in Smith County
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • The Evergreen Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Evergreen Memorial Park (African-American)
  • Ahavath Achim Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ahavath Achim Cemetery
    • The Ahavath Achim Cemetery is located in Smith County
  • West View Cemetery (African-American)
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • St. Louis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Louis Cemetery
    • The St. Louis Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • The St. Louis Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old St. Louis Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Kendrick Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kendrick Cemetery
      • The Kendrick Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Green Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Oliver's Chapel Cemetery (African-American)
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • St. Viola Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Viola Cemetery
      • The St. Viola Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • The St. Viola Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Violet's Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Old Butler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Butler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Butler Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Shamburger Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shamburger Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shamburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shamburger Cemetery is located in Smith County
    • Midway Memorial Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • McDougle Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDougle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDougle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDougle Cemetery is located in Smith County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Universe Cemetery.

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

  • Tyler
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyler
    • Tyler is located in Smith County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 108,222 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tyler <6>
  • New Chapel Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Chapel Hill
    • New Chapel Hill is located in Smith County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 667 people
  • Whitehouse
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
    • Whitehouse is located in Smith County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,108 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitehouse <6>
  • Gresham
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gresham
    • Gresham is located in Smith County
  • Swan
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan
    • Swan is located in Smith County
  • Noonday
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noonday have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noonday
    • Noonday is located in Smith County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 722 people
  • Flint
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Browning
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browning
    • Browning is located in Smith County
  • Lee Spring
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Spring
    • Lee Spring is located in Smith County
  • Omen
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omen
    • Omen is located in Smith County
  • Starrville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Starrville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starrville
    • Starrville is located in Smith County
  • Winona
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winona
    • Winona is located in Smith County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 617 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winona <6>
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Lindale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lindale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindale
      • Lindale is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,730 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lindale <6>
    • Sinclair City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinclair City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinclair City
      • Sinclair City is located in Smith County
    • Arp
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arp
      • Arp is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,046 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arp <6>
    • Jamestown ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jamestown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Smith County
      • Jamestown has also been known as:
      • Jimtown
    • Red Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Springs
      • Red Springs is located in Smith County
    • Chandler
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Bullard
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullard
      • Bullard is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,891 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bullard <6>
    • Teaselville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teaselville
      • Teaselville is located in Smith County
    • Troup
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troup
      • Troup is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,064 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Troup <6>
    • Overton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Hideaway
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hideaway
      • Hideaway is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,208 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 Universe Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Smith County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Arp
    • Arp lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the Southeast (SE) of the Universe Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Arp.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arp
  • Lindale
  • Overton
  • Tyler
    • Tyler lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Universe Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Tyler.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyler
  • Whitehouse

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Universe 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 Universe Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1349102  (Universe Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1349102 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: Bascom
    • County: Smith         Elev: 156
    • Location given for GNIS #1349102 (Universe Cemetery)

The official website for Smith County: www.smith-county.com/

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 Smith, 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 Universe Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3354, Longitude: -95.2466       In this case, the coordinates for the Universe 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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