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A visit to the Mount Herman Cemetery ...


The location of the Mt. Herman 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 Mt. Herman Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mt. Herman Cemetery

Lat:   38.0021°   (38° 0' 7")

Lon:   -79.3067°   (-79° 18' 24")

The Mt. Herman Cemetery is located in Augusta County<2>.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Mt. Herman Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Augusta 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 Mt. Herman 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mt. Herman Cemetery.

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

    • Newport
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
      • Newport is located in Augusta County
    • Brownsburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Spottswood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spottswood
      • Spottswood is located in Augusta County
    • Middlebrook
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Craigsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Steeles Tavern
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Fairfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Rockbridge County
    • Greenville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Marlbrook
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlbrook
      • Marlbrook is located in Rockbridge County
    • Arbor Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbor Hill
      • Arbor Hill is located in Augusta County
    • Goshen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Marble Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Valley
      • Marble Valley is located in Augusta County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Yost
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yost
        • Yost is located in Bath County
      • Riverside
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
        • Riverside is located in Rockbridge County
      • Deerfield
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerfield
        • Deerfield is located in Augusta County
      • Stuarts Draft
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jolivue
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolivue
        • Jolivue is located in Augusta County
      • East Lexington
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Lexington
        • East Lexington is located in Rockbridge County
      • Lexington
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Alto
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alto
        • Alto is located in Amherst County
      • Staunton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Millboro
        (16 miles [25.7 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 Mt. Herman Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Augusta County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Mt. Herman Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Immanuel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Immanuel Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
    • New Providence Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Providence Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Providence Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Augusta County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Craigsville Memorial Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craigsville Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Craigsville Memorial Cemetery is located in Augusta County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craigsville Memorial Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Little River Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little River Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little River Cemetery
    • Fairfield Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairfield Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairfield Cemetery
    • Greenville Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenville Cemetery is located in Augusta County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenville Cemetery
    • Glebe Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glebe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glebe Cemetery is located in Augusta County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glebe Cemetery
    • McDowell Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDowell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDowell Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDowell Cemetery
    • Stony Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stony Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stony Hill Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stony Hill Cemetery
    • Spring Valley Baptist Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Timber Ridge Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Timber Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Timber Ridge Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Timber Ridge Cemetery
      • Haines Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Haines Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haines Cemetery
      • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chestnut Grove Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • Irish Creek Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Irish Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Irish Creek Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irish Creek Cemetery
      • Grant Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grant Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grant Cemetery
      • Mt. Chapel Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Chapel Cemetery is located in Augusta County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Chapel Cemetery
      • Bratton Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bratton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bratton Cemetery is located in Bath County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bratton Cemetery
      • Clarks Mtn. Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clarks Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clarks Mtn. Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clarks Mtn. Cemetery
      • Hunters Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hunters Cemetery is located in Augusta County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunters 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 Mt. Herman Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1485588  (Mount Herman Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1485588 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: Augusta Springs
      • County: Augusta         Elev: 553
      • Location given for GNIS #1485588 (Mount Herman Cemetery)

    The official website for Augusta County: www.co.augusta.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 Augusta, 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 Mt. Herman Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0021, Longitude: -79.3067       In this case, the coordinates for the Mt. Herman 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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