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A visit to the Basham Cemetery ...


The location of the Basham Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Basham Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.1749°   (37° 10' 29")

Lon:   -79.7998°   (-79° 47' 59")

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Basham Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Basham Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Franklin 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 Basham 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 Basham Cemetery.

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

    • Burnt Chimney
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Goodview
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Westlake Corner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Chamblissburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamblissburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamblissburg
      • Chamblissburg is located in Bedford County
    • Montgomery Village
      (7 miles [11.3 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
    • Villa ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Garden City
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Boones Mill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Moneta
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Vinton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Buena Vista
      (9 miles [14.5 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
    • Redwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • North Shore
        (10 miles [16.1 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
      • 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
      • Roanoke
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Gogginsville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Davis Mill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Mill
        • Davis Mill is located in Bedford County
      • Union Hall
        (12 miles [19.3 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 <4>
      • Cave Spring
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
        • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
      • Laymantown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laymantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laymantown
        • Laymantown is located in Botetourt County
      • Rocky Mount
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Apple Tree Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 northwest)
        • 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
      • Joppa Mill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Mill
        • Joppa Mill is located in Bedford County
      • Hollins
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • 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>

    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 Basham 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 Basham Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Basham Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Hopkins Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopkins Cemetery
    • Meadow Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meadow Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadow Cemetery
    • Meador Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meador Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meador Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador Cemetery
    • Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
    • Beard Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
    • Altice Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altice Cemetery
    • White Rock Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Rock Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Rock Cemetery
    • Booth Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booth Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booth Cemetery
    • Ridgeway Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgeway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ridgeway Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgeway Cemetery
    • Hanabass Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanabass Cemetery
    • Dudley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dudley Cemetery
    • Mt. Airy Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Airy Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Kennett Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennett Cemetery
      • Dent Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dent Cemetery
      • Holy Emmanuel Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Emmanuel Cemetery
      • Robertson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Childress Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childress Cemetery
      • Oylers Chapel Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oylers Chapel Cemetery
      • Kasey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kasey Cemetery
      • Swain - Basham Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swain - Basham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Swain - Basham Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swain - Basham Cemetery
      • Jeter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jeter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeter Cemetery
      • Richardson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
      • Ninevah Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ninevah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ninevah Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ninevah 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 Basham Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1462824  (Basham Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1462824 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: 319
      • Location given for GNIS #1462824 (Basham 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Basham Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1749, Longitude: -79.7998       In this case, the coordinates for the Basham 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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