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A visit to the McAlexander Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 McAlexander Cemetery ...

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

36.8726, -80.1756

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the McAlexander Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the east northeast of the McAlexander Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the McAlexander Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the McAlexander Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rakes - Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Moran Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Moran Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moran Cemetery
  • Whorley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Whorley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whorley Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • Spencer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer Cemetery
  • Endicott Community Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Midkiff Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Midkiff Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midkiff Cemetery
  • Martin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Cemetery
  • Shively Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery
  • Rakes Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Rakes Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rakes Cemetery
  • Holly Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Holly Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Cemetery
  • Scott Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Scott Cemetery is located in Southampton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Boyd Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Boyd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd Cemetery
    • McAlexander Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlexander Cemetery
    • Shively Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Cemetery
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram Cemetery
    • Adkins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adkins Cemetery
    • Ross Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross Cemetery
    • Hale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hale Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hale Cemetery

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 McAlexander Cemetery.

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

  • Charity
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Charity is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
  • Dodson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
  • Pizarro
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
  • Haycock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Haycock is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
  • Woolwine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Elamsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
  • Poff
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Poff is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poff
  • Floyd
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Prilliman
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Ferrum
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Henry
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Simpsons
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Terrys Fork
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
    • Bassett
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Oak Level
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
    • Algoma
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
    • Stanleytown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Hickman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Sowers
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Sowers is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowers
    • Meadows of Dan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Patrick Springs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Reed Creek Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
    • Barfoot
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
    • Stuart
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Critz
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Pilot
      (16 miles [25.7 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 McAlexander 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 McAlexander Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bassett
  • Ferrum
    • Ferrum lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the McAlexander Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ferrum.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrum
  • Floyd
    • Floyd lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the McAlexander Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Floyd.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyd
  • Stuart
    • Stuart lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the McAlexander Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Stuart.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuart
  • Woolwine

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 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 McAlexander Cemetery: