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A visit to the Amos Cemetery ...


The location of the Amos 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 Amos Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.1676°   (37° 10' 3")

Lon:   -79.9767°   (-79° 58' 36")

The Amos Cemetery is located in Roanoke County<2>.

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 Amos Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Roanoke County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Amos Cemetery.

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

    • Boones Mill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Cave Spring
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
    • Garden City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Buena Vista
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Roanoke
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Bent Mountain
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Montgomery Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Vinton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Algoma
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
    • Sunset Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Salem City
    • Gogginsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gogginsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Salem
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
        • Salem is located in Salem City
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <4>
      • Wabun
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabun
        • Wabun is located in Roanoke County
      • Hanging Rock
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
        • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
      • Rocky Mount
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Hollins
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollins
        • Hollins is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollins <4>
      • Barfoot
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
        • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Redwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
        • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Apple Tree Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Tree Village
        • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Runaway Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
        • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Mason Cove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Cove
        • Mason Cove is located in Roanoke County
      • Cloverdale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Elliston
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)

    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 Amos Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Roanoke County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Amos Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Taylor - Worley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor - Worley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor - Worley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor - Worley Cemetery
    • Oylers Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oylers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oylers Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oylers Cemetery
    • Hartman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hartman Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartman Cemetery
    • Amos Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amos Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amos Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amos Cemetery
    • Cummings Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cummings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cummings Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cummings Cemetery
    • Kingery Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kingery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kingery Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kingery Cemetery
    • Miller Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Chapel Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Chapel Cemetery
    • Boones Mill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boones Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boones Mill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boones Mill Cemetery
    • Pate Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pate Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pate Cemetery
    • Clemons Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clemons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clemons Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clemons Cemetery
    • Abshire Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abshire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Abshire Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abshire Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Martin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Martin Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Campbells Burial Park
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbells Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Campbells Burial Park is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbells Burial Park
      • James E Day Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James E Day Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The James E Day Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James E Day Cemetery
      • Hackett Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hackett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hackett Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hackett Cemetery
      • Bellvue Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellvue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bellvue Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellvue Cemetery
      • Muse Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Muse Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muse Cemetery
      • Henry Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Henry Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
      • Kittinger Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kittinger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kittinger Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kittinger Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Abshire Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abshire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Abshire Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abshire Cemetery
      • Donahoo Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donahoo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Donahoo Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donahoo Cemetery
      • Boitnott Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boitnott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boitnott Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boitnott Cemetery
      • Doran Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Doran Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doran Cemetery
      • Bandy Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bandy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bandy Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bandy 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 Amos Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1706569  (Amos Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1706569 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: Garden City
      • County: Roanoke         Elev: 391
      • Location given for GNIS #1706569 (Amos Cemetery)

    The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/

    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 Roanoke, 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 obstructions 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 Amos Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1676, Longitude: -79.9767       In this case, the coordinates for the Amos 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.




 

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