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The location of the Brooks - Metts - Smith 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 Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery

Lat:   36.9885°   (36° 59' 18")

Lon:   -79.7603°   (-79° 45' 37")

The Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies just to the west of the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery .

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 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 Brooks - Metts - Smith 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 Brooks - Metts - Smith 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Redwood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
    • Union Hall
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Penhook
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Rocky Mount
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Sydnorsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Laprades Mill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laprades Mill
      • Laprades Mill is located in Franklin County
    • North Shore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Westlake Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Gogginsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Barfoot
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
    • Museville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Museville
      • Museville is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Radford
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Worlds
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worlds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worlds
        • Worlds is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Boones Mill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Ferrum
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Prilliman
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prilliman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
        • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
      • Oak Level
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
        • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Moneta
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)

    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 Brooks - Metts - Smith 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 Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Ferrum
      • Ferrum lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ferrum.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrum
    • Moneta
      • Moneta lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Moneta.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moneta
    • Rocky Mount

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery.<5>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery, with the nearest first.

    • Board Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Board Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Board Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Board Cemetery
    • Preston Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Preston Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Cemetery
    • Chitwood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chitwood Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood Cemetery
    • Bousman - Hodges Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bousman - Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bousman - Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bousman - Hodges Cemetery
    • Byrd Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byrd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Cemetery
    • Rice Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rice Cemetery
    • Ferguson - Edwards Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferguson - Edwards Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ferguson - Edwards Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferguson - Edwards Cemetery
    • Byrd Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byrd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Cemetery
    • Mattox Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mattox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mattox Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mattox Cemetery
    • Pelter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pelter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pelter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pelter Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Arrington Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arrington Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arrington Cemetery
    • Continue List   (21 more) ...
      • Ayers Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ayers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ayers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ayers Cemetery
      • Angle Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Angle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Angle Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Angle Cemetery
      • Hodges Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
      • Chitwood - Altice Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood - Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chitwood - Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood - Altice Cemetery
      • Robertson - Hoel Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson - Hoel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robertson - Hoel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson - Hoel Cemetery
      • English Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the English Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The English Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the English Cemetery
      • Tyree Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tyree Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyree Cemetery
      • Hodges Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
      • Brown Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Brown - Fuller Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown - Fuller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown - Fuller Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown - Fuller Cemetery
      • Hutchinson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutchinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hutchinson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchinson Cemetery
      • Wilson - Cook Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson - Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson - Cook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson - Cook Cemetery
      • Allman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allman Cemetery
      • Edwards Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edwards Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Edwards Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edwards Cemetery
      • Arrington Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arrington Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arrington Cemetery
      • Housman - Ferguson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Housman - Ferguson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Housman - Ferguson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Housman - Ferguson Cemetery
      • Davis Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davis Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Perdue Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perdue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Perdue Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perdue Cemetery
      • Holland Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holland Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
      • Old Bethel Church Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Smith Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)

    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 Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1791501  (Brooks-Metts-Smith Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791501 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: Gladehill
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 319
      • Location given for GNIS #1791501 (Brooks-Metts-Smith 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 Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.9885, Longitude: -79.7603       In this case, the coordinates for the Brooks - Metts - Smith 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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