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A visit to the Mount Olivet Cemetery ...


The location of the Mt. Olivet 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. Olivet Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Mt. Olivet 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. Olivet Cemetery

Lat:   38.8893°   (38° 53' 21")

Lon:   -77.1197°   (-77° 7' 10")

The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Arlington County<2>.

The county seat for Arlington County is located in Arlington. Arlington lies just to the southeast of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery .

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 professional and volunteer 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 Mt. Olivet Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Arlington 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. Olivet 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 26 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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

    • Brandon Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cherrydale
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
    • Buckingham
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County
    • Colonial Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Riverwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
    • Garden City
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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 Arlington County
    • Seven Corners
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Baileys Crossroads
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileys Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileys Crossroads
      • Baileys Crossroads is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileys Crossroads <4>
    • Arlington Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County
    • Williamsburg Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Falls Church
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Brookmont
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmont
        • Brookmont is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jefferson Village
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Village
        • Jefferson Village is located in Fairfax County
      • Lake Barcroft
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Barcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Barcroft
        • Lake Barcroft is located in Fairfax County
      • Offutt Village
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
        • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City
      • West Falls Church
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
        • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City
      • Jefferson
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
        • Jefferson is located in Fairfax County
      • Oakcrest
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
        • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City
      • Warwick Village
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
        • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City
      • Langley
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
        • Langley is located in Fairfax County
      • Salona Village
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salona Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salona Village
        • Salona Village is located in Fairfax County
      • McLean
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Pimmit Hills
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pimmit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pimmit Hills
        • Pimmit Hills is located in Fairfax County
      • Idylwood
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idylwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idylwood
        • Idylwood is located in Fairfax 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 Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Arlington County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mt. Olivet 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 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Birch - Campbell Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birch - Campbell Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birch - Campbell Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birch - Campbell Graveyard
    • Winslow - Whiting - Wilson Family Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winslow - Whiting - Wilson Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winslow - Whiting - Wilson Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winslow - Whiting - Wilson Family Graveyard
    • Little Falls Presbyterian Church
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Ball - Carlin Family Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball - Carlin Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ball - Carlin Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball - Carlin Family Graveyard
    • Shelley Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelley Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shelley Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelley Graveyard
    • Columbia Gardens Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • St. Charles School Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Charles School Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Charles School Cemetery is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Charles School Cemetery
    • Donaldson Family Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donaldson Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Donaldson Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donaldson Family Graveyard
    • Marcey Family Graveyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marcey Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marcey Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marcey Family Graveyard
    • Pelham Family Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pelham Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pelham Family Cemetery is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pelham Family Cemetery
    • Walker Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Chapel Cemetery is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Chapel Cemetery
    • Birch Family Graveyard
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birch Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birch Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birch Family Graveyard
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Minor Family Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minor Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Minor Family Cemetery is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minor Family Cemetery
      • Birch - Payne Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birch - Payne Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Birch - Payne Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birch - Payne Family Graveyard
      • Phillips Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Family Graveyard
      • The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery is located in Falls Church City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery
      • Second Baptist Church Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Second Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Second Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Fairfax County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Second Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Oakwood Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Falls Church City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
      • Deuterman Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deuterman Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Deuterman Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deuterman Family Graveyard
      • Berry - Whitehead Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry - Whitehead Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Berry - Whitehead Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry - Whitehead Family Graveyard
      • Corbett Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corbett Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Corbett Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corbett Family Graveyard
      • Syphax Family Graveyard
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Syphax Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Syphax Family Graveyard is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Syphax Family Graveyard
      • Tomb of the Unknowns
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tomb of the Unknowns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tomb of the Unknowns is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tomb of the Unknowns
      • Custis Burying Ground
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Custis Burying Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Custis Burying Ground is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Custis Burying Ground
      • Arlington National Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Mary Randolph Grave
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mary Randolph Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mary Randolph Grave is located in Arlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mary Randolph Grave

    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. Olivet Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1779150  (Mount Olivet Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1779150 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: Washington West
      • County: Arlington         Elev: 96
      • Location given for GNIS #1779150 (Mount Olivet Cemetery)

    The official website for Arlington County: www.co.arlington.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 Arlington, 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 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 Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8893, Longitude: -77.1197       In this case, the coordinates for the Mt. Olivet 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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