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A visit to the Franklin Cemetery ...



Google driving directions from your current location to the Franklin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).

The location of the Franklin 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 Franklin Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.0718°   (37° 4' 18")

Lon:   -79.0509°   (-79° 3' 3")

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

The county seat for Campbell County is located in Rustburg. Rustburg lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north of the Franklin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Franklin Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Clover Bottom Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clover Bottom Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clover Bottom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clover Bottom Cemetery is located in Halifax County
  • Childrey Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childrey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Childrey Cemetery is located in Halifax County
  • Wickliff - Rush Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wickliff - Rush Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wickliff - Rush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wickliff - Rush Cemetery is located in Campbell County
  • Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery
    • The Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery is located in Campbell County
    • The Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethel Baptist Chapel Cemetery
  • Henry Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
    • 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 Charlotte County
  • Mulberry Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mulberry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mulberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mulberry Cemetery is located in Halifax County
  • Spring Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Charlotte County
  • New Bethel Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
  • St. Thomas Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Thomas Cemetery is located in Halifax County
  • Altavista Memorial Park
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altavista Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altavista Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Altavista Memorial Park is located in Campbell County
  • Catawba Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Catawba Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Catawba Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Catawba Cemetery is located in Halifax County
  • Tweedy Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tweedy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tweedy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tweedy Cemetery is located in Campbell County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Silver Grove Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Silver Grove Cemetery is located in Campbell County
    • New Prospect Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Prospect Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Prospect Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Green Lawn Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Lawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Lawn Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Millstone Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millstone Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millstone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Millstone Cemetery is located in Halifax County
    • Ellis Creek Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellis Creek Cemetery is located in Halifax County
    • Rosser Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosser Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rosser Cemetery is located in Campbell County
    • Green Hill Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Hill Cemetery is located in Campbell County
    • Whites Chapel Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whites Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whites Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whites Chapel Cemetery is located in Charlotte County
    • Torrence Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Torrence Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Torrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Torrence Cemetery is located in Campbell County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Franklin Cemetery.

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

  • Melrose
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Melrose. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
    • Melrose is located in Campbell County
  • Gladys
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Cody
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cody
    • Cody is located in Halifax County
  • Brookneal
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Rabat
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rabat. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabat
    • Rabat is located in Halifax County
  • Hat Creek
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hat Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hat Creek
    • Hat Creek is located in Campbell County
  • Mount Zion
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Zion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Zion
    • Mount Zion is located in Campbell County
  • Renan
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renan
    • Renan is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Leda
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leda. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leda
    • Leda is located in Halifax County
  • Nathalie
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Abell ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abell
    • Abell is located in Charlotte County
  • Brutus
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brutus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brutus
    • Brutus is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Loftis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loftis. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loftis
      • Loftis is located in Halifax County
    • Riceville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Riceville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
      • Riceville is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Aspenwall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aspenwall
      • Aspenwall is located in Charlotte County
    • Spring Mills
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spring Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mills
      • Spring Mills is located in Appomattox County
    • Altavista
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altavista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altavista
      • Altavista is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,422 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altavista <6>
    • Hurt
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt
      • Hurt is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,211 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurt <6>
    • Rustburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Lynch Station
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Station
      • Lynch Station is located in Campbell County
    • Chalk Level
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
      • Chalk Level is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Markham
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham
      • Markham is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Rodden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rodden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodden
      • Rodden is located in Halifax County
    • Crystal Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Hill
      • Crystal Hill is located in Halifax County
    • Phenix
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phenix have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phenix
      • Phenix is located in Charlotte County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
    • Rough Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rough Creek
      • Rough Creek is located in Charlotte 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 Franklin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Campbell County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Franklin 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 helpful 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 Franklin Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Campbell 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 Franklin Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • 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 Franklin Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1674945  (Franklin Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1674945 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: Long Island
      • County: Campbell         Elev: 165
      • Location given for GNIS #1674945 (Franklin Cemetery)

    The official website for Campbell County: www.co.campbell.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 Campbell, 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 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 Franklin Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.0718, Longitude: -79.0509       In this case, the coordinates for the Franklin 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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