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A visit to the Altice 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 Altice Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.1471°   (37° 8' 49")

Lon:   -79.8014°   (-79° 48' 5")

The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Altice Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Altice Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Kennett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kennett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Holy Emmanuel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Dent Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dent Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dent Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Basham Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Basham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Basham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Basham Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Simmons Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Ridgway - Garland - Smith Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Beard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beard Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Hanabass Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanabass Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hanabass Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hanabass Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Mt. Airy Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Airy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Airy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Airy Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Dudley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dudley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dudley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dudley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Ozzie Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ozzie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ozzie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ozzie Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Harper Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harper Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Turner Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • McGuire Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGuire Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGuire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGuire Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • McGuire Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGuire Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGuire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGuire Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jeter - Perdue Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeter - Perdue Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeter - Perdue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jeter - Perdue Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Newbill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newbill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newbill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newbill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Aylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aylor Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Childress Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childress Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childress Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Childress Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Robertson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Oylers Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oylers Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oylers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oylers Chapel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Kasey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kasey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kasey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kasey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Neathawk Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neathawk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neathawk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Neathawk Cemetery is located in Franklin County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Altice Cemetery.

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

  • Burnt Chimney
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
    • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
  • Westlake Corner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westlake Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake Corner
    • Westlake Corner is located in Franklin County
  • Hales Ford ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hales Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Ford
    • Hales Ford is located in Franklin County
  • Villa ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa
    • Villa is located in Franklin County
  • Felicia ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Felicia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Felicia
    • Felicia is located in Franklin County
  • Goodview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Clevilas ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clevilas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clevilas
    • Clevilas is located in Bedford County
  • Boones Mill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Redwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
    • Redwood is located in Franklin County
  • Montgomery Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
    • Montgomery Village is located in Roanoke County
  • North Shore
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore
    • North Shore is located in Franklin County
  • Chamblissburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chamblissburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamblissburg
    • Chamblissburg is located in Bedford County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Garden City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Roanoke City
    • Gogginsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gogginsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
    • Union Hall
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hall
      • Union Hall is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Hall <6>
    • Radford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radford
      • Radford is located in Bedford County
    • Moneta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Vinton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Buena Vista
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
    • Rocky Mount
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Roanoke
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Davis Mill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Davis Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Mill
      • Davis Mill is located in Bedford County
    • Coonsville ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coonsville
      • Coonsville is located in Bedford County
    • Cave Spring
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
    • Hickman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hickman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
    • Barfoot
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin 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 Altice Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 websites either 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 Altice 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 Altice Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1791024  (Altice Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1791024 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: Hardy
    • County: Franklin         Elev: 342
    • Location given for GNIS #1791024 (Altice Cemetery)

The official website for Franklin County: www.franklincountyva.org/

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 Franklin, 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 obstructions 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 Altice Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1471, Longitude: -79.8014       In this case, the coordinates for the Altice 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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