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A visit to the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   33.1985°   (33° 11' 54")

Lon:   -96.8797°   (-96° 52' 46")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Denton County<2>.

The county seat for Denton County is located in Denton. Denton lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the west of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Little Elm Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Elm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Elm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Elm Cemetery is located in Denton County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Lloyd Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lloyd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lloyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lloyd Cemetery is located in Denton County
  • Sonntag Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sonntag Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sonntag Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sonntag Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Bridges Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridges Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bridges Cemetery is located in Denton County
  • Baccus Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baccus Cemetery
    • The Baccus Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Hunt Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hunt Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old Walnut Grove Cemetery
  • Ware Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ware Cemetery
    • The Ware Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Old Celina Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Celina Cemetery
    • The Old Celina Cemetery is located in Collin County
  • Swisher Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swisher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swisher Cemetery is located in Denton County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Rowlett Creek Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowlett Creek Cemetery
      • The Rowlett Creek Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Denton County
      • The Wilson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Black Jack Cemetery
    • Ritter Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ritter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ritter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ritter Cemetery is located in Denton County
    • Scott Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • Old Union Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
      • The Old Union Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Denton County
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • Corinth Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
      • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Collin County
    • Crossroads Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crossroads Cemetery
      • The Crossroads Cemetery is located in Collin 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 Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Little Elm
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Elm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Elm
    • Little Elm is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 56,625 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Elm <5>
  • Hackberry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hackberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackberry
    • Hackberry is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,094 people
  • Frisco
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Rockhill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill
    • Rockhill is located in Collin County
  • Prosper
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prosper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prosper
    • Prosper is located in Collin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,957 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prosper <5>
  • Providence Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Village
    • Providence Village is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,564 people
  • Lincoln Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
    • Lincoln Park is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 567 people
  • Oak Point
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Point
    • Oak Point is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,820 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Point <5>
  • Lakewood Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
    • Lakewood Village is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,002 people
  • Cross Roads
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • The Colony
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <5>
  • Cross Roads
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Roads
    • Cross Roads is located in Comanche County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Krugerville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krugerville
      • Krugerville is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,871 people
    • Shady Shores
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Shores
      • Shady Shores is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,958 people
    • Lake Dallas
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Dallas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Dallas
      • Lake Dallas is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,124 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Dallas <5>
    • Rhea Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rhea Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhea Mills
      • Rhea Mills is located in Collin County
    • Aubrey
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Hickory Creek
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
      • Hickory Creek is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,999 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory Creek <5>
    • Hebron
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Celina
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Corinth
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,365 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <5>
    • Highland Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Village
      • Highland Village is located in Denton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,885 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland Village <5>
    • Lewisville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)

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 Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Denton County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1350741  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1350741 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: Little Elm
    • County: Denton         Elev: 187
    • Location given for GNIS #1350741 (Zion Cemetery)

The official website for Denton County: www.co.denton.tx.us/

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 Denton, 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' (or point-to-point) 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 Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1985, Longitude: -96.8797       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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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