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A visit to the Laurel Grove Cemetery ...

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 Laurel Grove Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.9443°   (36° 56' 39")

Lon:   -82.5915°   (-82° 35' 29")

The cemetery is located in Wise County<1>.

As an estimate, the Laurel Grove Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Esserville.

The county seat for Wise County is located in Wise. Wise lies just to the north northeast of the Laurel Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 48 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<2> of the Laurel Grove Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Wells Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wells Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Carter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carter Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Wells Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wells Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Bates Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bates Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bates Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bates Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Sexton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sexton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sexton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sexton Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Gibson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Wise Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wise Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Huff Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Strength Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strength Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strength Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strength Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Tacoma Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tacoma Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tacoma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tacoma Cemetery is located in Wise County
  • Continue List   (36 more) ...
    • Kilgore Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kilgore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kilgore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kilgore Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gilliam Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gilliam Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Beverly Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beverly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beverly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beverly Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Screech Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Screech Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Screech Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Screech Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gardner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gardner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gardner Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hill Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Wells Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gardner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gardner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gardner Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Robinette Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinette Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinette Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Scott Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Whiteoak Gap Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whiteoak Gap Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whiteoak Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whiteoak Gap Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Black Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Black Creek Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Mariners Museum Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mariners Museum Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mariners Museum Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mariners Museum Park is located in Wise County
    • Sexton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sexton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sexton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sexton Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Ward Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ward Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ward Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Osborn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osborn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osborn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Osborn Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Kiser Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kiser Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kiser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kiser Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Nash Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nash Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nash Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nash Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Cox Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cox Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Green Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Laney Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laney Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Laney Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Easterling Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Easterling Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Easterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Easterling Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Skeen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skeen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skeen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Skeen Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Bennett Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Hubbard Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hubbard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hubbard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hubbard Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Vaughan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vaughan Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Darter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Darter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Darter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Darter Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Hillman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillman Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Miller Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Beverly Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beverly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beverly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beverly Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Beverly Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beverly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beverly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beverly Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Wheatley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheatley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheatley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wheatley Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Dale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dale Cemetery is located in Wise County
    • Gilliam Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Wise 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]<2> of the Laurel Grove Cemetery.

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

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 Laurel Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wise County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Laurel Grove 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 Laurel Grove 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 Laurel Grove Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1484709  (Laurel Grove Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1484709 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: Wise
    • County: Wise         Elev: 648
    • Location given for GNIS #1484709 (Laurel Grove Cemetery)

The official website for Wise County: www.wisecounty.org/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Wise, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Laurel Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.9443, Longitude: -82.5915    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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