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A visit to the Morgan Cemetery ...


The location of the Morgan Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- 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 Morgan Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.3915°   (37° 23' 29")

Lon:   -80.0878°   (-80° 5' 16")

The Morgan Cemetery is located in Roanoke County<2>.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Morgan Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Roanoke 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 Morgan 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Morgan Cemetery.

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

    • Mason Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Cove
      • Mason Cove is located in Roanoke County
    • Abbott
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott
      • Abbott is located in Craig County
    • Hanging Rock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
      • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
    • Salem
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Salem City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <4>
    • Sunset Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Salem City
    • New Castle
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Hollins
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollins
      • Hollins is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollins <4>
    • Wabun
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabun
      • Wabun is located in Roanoke County
    • Daleville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Runaway Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
      • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
    • Apple Tree Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Tree Village
      • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
    • Cloverdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Cave Spring
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
        • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
      • Roanoke
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Troutville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Buena Vista
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
        • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
      • Vinton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Laymantown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laymantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laymantown
        • Laymantown is located in Botetourt County
      • Fincastle
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Elliston
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Garden City
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
        • Garden City is located in Roanoke City
      • Montgomery Village
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
        • Montgomery Village is located in Roanoke County
      • Blue Ridge
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
        • Blue Ridge is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Ridge <4>
      • Simmonsville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simmonsville
        • Simmonsville is located in Craig 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 Morgan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Roanoke County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Morgan Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Brickey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brickey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brickey Cemetery is located in Craig County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brickey Cemetery
    • Lee Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lee Cemetery is located in Craig County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
    • Looney Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Looney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Looney Cemetery is located in Craig County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Looney Cemetery
    • Sarver Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sarver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sarver Cemetery is located in Craig County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sarver Cemetery
    • Custer Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Custer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Custer Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Custer Cemetery
    • Cain Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cain Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
    • Leffel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leffel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leffel Cemetery is located in Craig County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leffel Cemetery
    • Huffman Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Huffman Memorial Park is located in Craig County
      • The Huffman Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huffman Memorial Park
    • Sarver Family Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Hall Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Spessard Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spessard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spessard Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spessard Cemetery
    • Harris Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Cedar Lawn Burial Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Lawn Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cedar Lawn Burial Park is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Lawn Burial Park
      • Peters Creek Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peters Creek Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Creek Cemetery
      • Obenchain Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Obenchain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Obenchain Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Obenchain Cemetery
      • West View Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Harper Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harper Cemetery is located in Craig County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
      • Huffman Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huffman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Huffman Cemetery is located in Craig County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huffman Cemetery
      • Butts Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Butts Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butts Cemetery
      • Church Hill Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Church Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Church Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church Hill Cemetery
      • East Hill Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The East Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Hill Cemetery
      • Sherwood Burial Park
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • The Sherwood Burial Park is located in Salem City
        • The Sherwood Burial Park has also been known as:
        • Sherwood Cemetery
        • Sherwood Memorial Park
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherwood Burial Park
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #728583 <6>
      • Loury Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Loury Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loury Cemetery
      • Jonathan Tosh Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jonathan Tosh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jonathan Tosh Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jonathan Tosh Cemetery
      • Riley Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riley Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
      • Mt. Union Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

    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 Morgan Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1485552  (Morgan Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1485552 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: Catawba
      • County: Roanoke         Elev: 527
      • Location given for GNIS #1485552 (Morgan Cemetery)

    The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/

    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 Roanoke, 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 Morgan Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3915, Longitude: -80.0878       In this case, the coordinates for the Morgan 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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