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A visit to the Allen Cemetery ...


The location of the Allen 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 Allen Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.9850°   (38° 59' 5")

Lon:   -77.5736°   (-77° 34' 24")

The Allen Cemetery is located in Loudoun County<2>.

The county seat for Loudoun County is located in Leesburg. Leesburg lies just to the north of the Allen 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 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 Allen Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Loudoun 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 Allen 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Allen Cemetery.

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

    • Arcola
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Loudoun County
    • Waxpool
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
    • Aldie
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Ashburn Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn Village
      • Ashburn Village is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn
      • Ashburn is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashburn <4>
    • Belmont
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Loudoun County
    • Landmark
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County
    • Sterling
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
      • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <4>
    • Lansdowne
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Leesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
      • Leesburg is located in Loudoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,488 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <4>
    • Middleburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Waterfall Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall Village
      • Waterfall Village is located in Prince William County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Catharpin
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catharpin
        • Catharpin is located in Prince William County
      • Chantilly
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chantilly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chantilly
        • Chantilly is located in Fairfax County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chantilly <4>
      • Floris
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floris
        • Floris is located in Fairfax County
      • Oak Grove
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
        • Oak Grove is located in Loudoun County
      • Countryside
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
        • Countryside is located in Loudoun County
      • Halfway
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
        • Halfway is located in Fauquier County
      • Herndon
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
        • Herndon is located in Fairfax County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <4>
      • Philomont
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philomont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philomont
        • Philomont is located in Loudoun County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Philomont <4>
      • London Towne
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London Towne
        • London Towne is located in Fairfax County
      • Hamilton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
        • Hamilton is located in Loudoun County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <4>
      • Reston
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Sugarland Run
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarland Run
        • Sugarland Run is located in Loudoun County
      • White Pump
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pump
        • White Pump is located in Loudoun County

    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 Allen Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Loudoun County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Allen Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 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 Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Mt. Hope Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
    • Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Ish Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ish Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ish Family Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ish Family Cemetery
    • Broad Run Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Broad Run Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Broad Run Church Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Broad Run Church Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Belmont Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belmont Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Belmont Chapel Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Chapel Cemetery
    • Memorial Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memorial Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Cemetery
    • Sharon Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sharon Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
    • Old Sterling Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Sterling Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sterling Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sterling Cemetery
      • Solon Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Solon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Solon Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Solon Cemetery
      • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Prince William County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery is located in Fairfax County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery
      • Frying Pan Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frying Pan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Frying Pan Cemetery is located in Fairfax County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frying Pan Cemetery
      • Old St. James Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old St. James Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. James Cemetery
      • Old Stone Church Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Stone Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Stone Church Cemetery is located in Loudoun County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Stone Church Cemetery
      • Union Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)

    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 Allen Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2130377  (Allen Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2130377 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: Arcola
      • County: Loudoun         Elev: 130
      • Location given for GNIS #2130377 (Allen Cemetery)

    The official website for Loudoun County: www.co.loudoun.va.us/

    The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 Virginia's counties, including Loudoun, 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 Allen Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9850, Longitude: -77.5736       In this case, the coordinates for the Allen 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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