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A visit to the White Rock Garden of Memories ...

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 White Rock Garden of Memories ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the White Rock Garden of Memories

Lat:   32.9451°   (32° 56' 42")

Lon:   -96.8079°   (-96° 48' 28")

The White Rock Garden of Memories is located in Dallas County<1>.

The county seat for Dallas County is located in Dallas. Dallas lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the south of the White Rock Garden of Memories .

Name Variations for White Rock Garden of Memories ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

White Rock Garden of Memories has also been known as:

  • White Rock Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the White Rock Garden of Memories.<3>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from White Rock Garden of Memories, with the nearest first.

  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Frankford Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Marsh Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Northaven Park Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northaven Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northaven Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Northaven Park Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Merrell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merrell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Merrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Merrell Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Restland Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Thomas Park Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Park Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Perry Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perry Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Hilltop Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilltop Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilltop Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hilltop Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
  • Keenan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Fields Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fields Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fields Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fields Cemetery is located in Dallas County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Blewett Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blewett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blewett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blewett Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Cemetery Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cemetery Hill
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cemetery Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cemetery Hill is located in Denton County
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Letot Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Letot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Letot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Letot Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Dallas City Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Calvary Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Crown Hill Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crown Hill Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crown Hill Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crown Hill Memorial Park is located in Dallas County
    • Garvin Memorial Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • McCree Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCree Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCree Cemetery is located in Dallas County
    • Routh Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Routh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Routh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Routh Cemetery is located in Collin County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the White Rock Garden of Memories.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from White Rock Garden of Memories, with the nearest first.

  • Addison
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addison have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addison
    • Addison is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,218 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addison <6>
  • Farmers Branch
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmers Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmers Branch
    • Farmers Branch is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 51,373 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmers Branch <6>
  • Richardson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Trinity Mills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • University Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
    • University Park is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,885 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for University Park <6>
  • Carrollton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
    • Carrollton is located in Collin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 139,892 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <6>
  • Highland Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Plano
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Rawlins
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rawlins have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rawlins
    • Rawlins is located in Dallas County
  • Hebron
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
    • Hebron is located in Collin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
  • Garland
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Coppell
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coppell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coppell
    • Coppell is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,958 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coppell <6>
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Irving
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irving have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
      • Irving is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 240,916 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irving <6>
    • Dallas
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Centerville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • The Colony
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Colony
      • The Colony is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 45,498 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for The Colony <6>
    • Eagle Ford
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Ford
      • Eagle Ford is located in Dallas County
    • Murphy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
      • Murphy is located in Collin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,844 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murphy <6>
    • Lewisville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Estelle
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Sowers ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Sachse
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sachse have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sachse
      • Sachse is located in Collin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,964 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sachse <6>
    • Parker
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Allen
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Collin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109,379 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allen <6>
    • Oak Cliff
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jim Town ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Sargent
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Rowlett
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rowlett have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowlett
      • Rowlett is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 68,388 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rowlett <6>
    • Frisco
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)

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 White Rock Garden of Memories. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dallas County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The White Rock Garden of Memories.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Allen
    • Allen lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Allen.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
  • Coppell
  • Dallas
    • Dallas lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the South (S) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Dallas.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dallas
  • Frisco
    • Frisco lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the North (N) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Frisco.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
  • Garland
    • Garland lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Garland.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garland
  • Irving
    • Irving lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Irving.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
  • Plano
    • Plano lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the Northeast (NE) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Plano.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
  • Richardson
  • Rowlett
    • Rowlett lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the White Rock Garden of Memories.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Rowlett.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowlett

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 White Rock Garden of Memories:

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 White Rock Garden of Memories:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1349983  (White Rock Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1349983 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: Addison
    • County: Dallas         Elev: 178
    • Location given for GNIS #1349983 (White Rock Cemetery)

The official website for Dallas County: www.dallascounty.org/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Dallas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 White Rock Garden of Memories. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.9451, Longitude: -96.8079    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<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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