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A visit to the Wright Cemetery ...


The location of the Wright 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 Wright Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   30.8157°   (30° 48' 56")

Lon:   -95.0672°   (-95° 4' 1")

The Wright Cemetery is located in Polk County<2>.

The county seat for Polk County is located in Livingston. Livingston lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Wright Cemetery .

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 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 Wright Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Polk 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 Wright 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 27 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Wright Cemetery.

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

    • Onalaska
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onalaska have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onalaska
      • Onalaska is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,167 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Onalaska <4>
    • Bold Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bold Springs
      • Bold Springs is located in Polk County
    • Point Blank
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • West Livingston
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Livingston
      • West Livingston is located in Polk County
    • Livingston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <4>
    • Leggett
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leggett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
      • Leggett is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leggett <4>
    • Chita
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chita
      • Chita is located in Trinity County
    • Swartout ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swartout have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swartout
      • Swartout is located in Polk County
    • Seven Oaks
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
      • Seven Oaks is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Woodlake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Trinity County
    • Oakhurst
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakhurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakhurst
      • Oakhurst is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakhurst <4>
    • Goodrich
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodrich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodrich
      • Goodrich is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodrich <4>
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Moscow
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
        • Moscow is located in Polk County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <4>
      • Sumpter ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sumpter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumpter
        • Sumpter is located in Trinity County
      • Groveton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Coldspring
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coldspring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldspring
        • Coldspring is located in San Jacinto County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 950 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coldspring <4>
      • Laurel Hill
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Hill
        • Laurel Hill is located in San Jacinto County
      • Corrigan
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Glendale
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
        • Glendale is located in Trinity County
      • Riverside
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
        • Riverside is located in Walker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 547 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverside <4>
      • Dodge
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge
        • Dodge is located in Walker County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodge <4>
      • Evergreen
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
        • Evergreen is located in San Jacinto County
      • Schwab City
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schwab City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schwab City
        • Schwab City is located in Polk County
      • Camden
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
        • Camden is located in Polk County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <4>
      • Lacy
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacy
        • Lacy is located in Trinity County
        • Lacy has also been known as:
        • Lacey
      • Mill Town
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Town
        • Mill Town is located in Trinity County
      • Trinity
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)

    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 Wright Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Polk County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Wright Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Robinett Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinett Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinett Cemetery
    • St. Andrew Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Andrew Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andrew Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
    • Greenfield Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Harrell Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harrell Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrell Cemetery
    • Old City Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Mt. Capers Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • McGown Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGown Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGown Cemetery
    • Forest Hill Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Hill Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Hill Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Kibble Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kibble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kibble Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kibble Cemetery
      • Alexander Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
      • Carter Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carter Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Restland Memorial Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Restland Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Restland Memorial Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restland Memorial Cemetery
      • Restland Memorial Park
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Oaks Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oaks Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaks Cemetery
      • Carrington Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carrington Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carrington Cemetery
      • Josserand Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Josserand Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Josserand Cemetery is located in Trinity County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Josserand Cemetery
      • Community Relief Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Community Relief Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Community Relief Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Community Relief Cemetery
      • Center Hill Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Center Hill Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Hill Cemetery
      • Mitchell Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • 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 San Jacinto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Milby Hill Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milby Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Milby Hill Cemetery is located in San Jacinto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milby Hill Cemetery
      • Jones Watts Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Burch Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burch Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burch Cemetery
      • Carmona Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carmona Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmona 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 Wright Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1371972  (Wright Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1371972 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: Onalaska
      • County: Polk         Elev: 55
      • Location given for GNIS #1371972 (Wright 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 Polk, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>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 Wright Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.8157, Longitude: -95.0672       In this case, the coordinates for the Wright 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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