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A visit to the Morgans Church Cemetery ...


The location of the Morgans Church 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 Morgans Church Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.1893°   (37° 11' 21")

Lon:   -79.5917°   (-79° 35' 30")

The Morgans Church Cemetery is located in Bedford 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 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 Morgans Church Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Bedford 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 Morgans Church 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Morgans Church Cemetery.

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

    • Davis Mill
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
    • Moneta
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Radford
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Joppa Mill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Mill
      • Joppa Mill is located in Bedford County
    • Westlake Corner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Chamblissburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamblissburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamblissburg
      • Chamblissburg is located in Bedford County
    • Goodview
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • North Shore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Bedford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Union Hall
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Leesville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesville
      • Leesville is located in Campbell County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Penhook
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Lowry
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowry
        • Lowry is located in Bedford County
      • Pittsville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsville
        • Pittsville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Montvale
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Goode
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Peaksville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peaksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaksville
        • Peaksville is located in Bedford County
      • Villa ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Redwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
        • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Lynch Station
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Station
        • Lynch Station is located in Campbell County
      • Montgomery Village
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • 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
      • Hurt
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • 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 <4>
      • Altavista
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • 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 <4>
      • Villamont
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villamont
        • Villamont is located in Bedford County
      • Blue Ridge
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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>
      • Vinton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)

    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 Morgans Church Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bedford County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Altavista
    • Bedford
      • Bedford lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Morgans Church Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bedford.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedford
    • Hurt
      • Hurt lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Morgans Church Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hurt.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt
    • Moneta
      • Moneta lies less than 2 miles<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Morgans Church Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Moneta.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moneta
    • Vinton
      • Vinton lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Morgans Church Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Vinton.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinton

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Morgans Church Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Ressurection Catholic Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Bond Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bond Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bond Cemetery
    • Minter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Minter Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minter Cemetery
    • Morgan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morgan Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morgan Cemetery
    • Meador Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meador Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meador Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador Cemetery
    • Booth - Joplin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booth - Joplin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booth - Joplin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booth - Joplin Cemetery
    • Epworth Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Epworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Epworth Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Epworth Cemetery
    • Casey Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Casey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Casey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Casey Cemetery
    • Witcher Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Witcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Witcher Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Witcher Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Jenkins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Ellis - Blankenship Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis - Blankenship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellis - Blankenship Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis - Blankenship Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Ellis Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ellis Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Cemetery
      • Maxey Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • 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
      • Ellis Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ellis Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Altice Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altice Cemetery
      • Ferguson - Hatcher Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferguson - Hatcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ferguson - Hatcher Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferguson - Hatcher Cemetery
      • Halesford Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halesford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Halesford Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halesford Cemetery
      • Leftwich Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leftwich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leftwich Cemetery is located in Bedford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leftwich 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 Morgans Church Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1674869  (Morgans Church Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1674869 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
      • County: Bedford         Elev: 269
      • Location given for GNIS #1674869 (Morgans Church Cemetery)

    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 Bedford, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Morgans Church Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1893, Longitude: -79.5917       In this case, the coordinates for the Morgans Church 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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