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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 Combs Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.7010°   (36° 42' 3")

Lon:   -80.6087°   (-80° 36' 31")

The Combs Cemetery is located in Carroll County<2>.

The county seat for Carroll County is located in Hillsville. Hillsville lies just to the west northwest of the Combs Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of the Combs Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Largen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Largen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Largen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Largen Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Banks Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Banks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Banks Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Horton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Horton Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • 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 Carroll County
  • Eli Sowers Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eli Sowers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eli Sowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eli Sowers Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • McGrady Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGrady Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGrady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McGrady Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Shadrick Worrell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shadrick Worrell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shadrick Worrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shadrick Worrell Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Crooked Oak Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crooked Oak Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crooked Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crooked Oak Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • James F Goad Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James F Goad Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James F Goad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The James F Goad Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Webb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Webb Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Goad Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goad Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Goad Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Cruise Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cruise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cruise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cruise Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Horton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Horton Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Hall Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hall Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Heath Banks Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heath Banks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heath Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heath Banks Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Jesse Bond Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jesse Bond Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jesse Bond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jesse Bond Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Doctor Jess Dickens Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doctor Jess Dickens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doctor Jess Dickens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Doctor Jess Dickens Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Daniel Dickens Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniel Dickens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniel Dickens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Daniel Dickens Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Bowman - Fariss - Martin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman - Fariss - Martin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman - Fariss - Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowman - Fariss - Martin Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Willard Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willard Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Martin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • 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 Carroll County
    • Martin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • 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 Carroll County
    • Flurnoy Cloud Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flurnoy Cloud Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flurnoy Cloud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flurnoy Cloud Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Puckett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Puckett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Puckett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Puckett Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Love Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Love Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Hurst Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurst Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurst Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hurst Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • McGrady - Thomas Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGrady - Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGrady - Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGrady - Thomas Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Jackson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Carroll County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Combs Cemetery.

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

  • Gladesboro
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gladesboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesboro
    • Gladesboro is located in Carroll County
  • Nester
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nester
    • Nester is located in Carroll County
  • Fancy Gap
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Pike City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike City
    • Pike City is located in Carroll County
  • Dugspur
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Cana
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cana
    • Cana is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cana <6>
  • Ararat
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Hillsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Carters Mill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Mill
    • Carters Mill is located in Patrick County
  • Star
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Star. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
    • Star is located in Carroll County
  • Drenn
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Drenn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drenn
    • Drenn is located in Carroll County
  • Lambsburg
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Meadows of Dan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Woodlawn
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Pipers Gap
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipers Gap
      • Pipers Gap is located in Carroll County
    • Toast
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toast
      • Toast is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Mount Airy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Flat Rock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
      • Flat Rock is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Sylvatus
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvatus
      • Sylvatus is located in Carroll County
    • Sheltontown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheltontown
      • Sheltontown is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Mount Herman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Herman
      • Mount Herman is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Indian Valley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Indian Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Valley
      • Indian Valley is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Valley <6>
    • Albion
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Albion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Duncan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duncan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Floyd County
    • Round Peak
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Peak
      • Round Peak is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Red Brush
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Brush
      • Red Brush is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Holly Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Shorts Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shorts Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shorts Creek
      • Shorts Creek is located in Carroll 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 Combs Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Carroll County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start 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 Combs 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 Combs Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1738641  (Combs Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1738641 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: Laurel Fork
    • County: Carroll         Elev: 787
    • Location given for GNIS #1738641 (Combs Cemetery)

The official website for Carroll County: www.co.carroll.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 Carroll, 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' (or point-to-point) 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 Combs Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7010, Longitude: -80.6087       In this case, the coordinates for the Combs 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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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