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A visit to the Davis Cemetery ...


The location of the Davis 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 Davis Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.0049°   (37° 0' 17")

Lon:   -79.7106°   (-79° 42' 38")

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west of the Davis Cemetery .

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 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 Davis 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 Davis 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Davis Cemetery.

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

    • Union Hall
      (Less than 2 miles 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
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Redwood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
    • North Shore
      (6 miles [9.7 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
    • Laprades Mill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laprades Mill
      • Laprades Mill is located in Franklin County
    • Villa ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Westlake Corner
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Museville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Museville
      • Museville is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Radford
      (10 miles [16.1 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
    • Rocky Mount
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Sydnorsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Worlds
        (12 miles [19.3 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
      • Gogginsville
        (12 miles [19.3 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
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
        • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Pittsville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsville
        • Pittsville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Moneta
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Goodview
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Hickman
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
        • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Davis Mill
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Boones Mill
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)

    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 Davis 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 Davis Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Davis Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Housman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Housman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Housman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Housman Cemetery
    • Holland - Powell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland - Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holland - Powell Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland - Powell Cemetery
    • Holland Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Smith Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Pelter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Ferguson - Edwards Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Mattox Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Edwards Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
    • Wright Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wright Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wright Cemetery
    • Robertson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
    • Continue List   (22 more) ...
      • Smith Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Dillon Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dillon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dillon Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dillon Cemetery
      • Cundiff Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cundiff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cundiff Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cundiff Cemetery
      • David Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The David Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Cemetery
      • Bernard Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bernard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bernard Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bernard Cemetery
      • Brooks Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • The Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Lumsden Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lumsden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lumsden Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lumsden Cemetery
      • Arrington Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
      • Brown Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
      • Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks - Metts - Smith Cemetery
      • Byrd Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Allman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Allman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • 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
      • Northfield Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Northfield Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northfield Cemetery
      • Brown - Kelly Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown - Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown - Kelly Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown - Kelly Cemetery
      • Perdue Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Berger Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Berger Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berger Cemetery
      • David Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The David Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Cemetery
      • English Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Maxey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maxey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maxey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maxey Cemetery
      • Poindexter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poindexter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Poindexter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poindexter 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 Davis Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1791156  (Davis Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791156 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: Moneta SW
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 286
      • Location given for GNIS #1791156 (Davis 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Davis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.0049, Longitude: -79.7106       In this case, the coordinates for the Davis 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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