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A visit to the Opequon Cemetery ...

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 Opequon Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.1395°   (39° 8' 22")

Lon:   -78.1944°   (-78° 11' 39")

The Opequon Cemetery is located in Frederick County<2>.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Opequon Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Shenandoah Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shenandoah Memorial Park
    • The Shenandoah Memorial Park is located in Frederick County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shenandoah Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located
    • The Shenandoah Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Shenandoah Memorial Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #641506 <5>
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Winchester City
  • Orrick Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orrick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Orrick Cemetery is located in Winchester City
  • Sunrise Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunrise Cemetery
    • The Sunrise Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sunrise Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of Stephens City.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #52343 <5>
  • Macedonia Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Frederick County
  • Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Hebron Cemetery is located in Winchester City
  • Winchester National Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winchester National Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winchester National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Winchester National Cemetery is located in Winchester City
  • Wood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wood Cemetery is located in Winchester City
  • Hodgson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodgson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodgson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hodgson Cemetery is located in Frederick County
  • Wisecarver Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wisecarver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wisecarver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wisecarver Cemetery is located in Frederick County
  • Green Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Green Hill Cemetery is located in Frederick County
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Lamps Memorial Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamps Memorial Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamps Memorial Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lamps Memorial Church Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Redbud Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redbud Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redbud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Redbud Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Bethel Grange Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Grange Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Grange Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Grange Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Quaker Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quaker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quaker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Quaker Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Old Salem Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Salem Cemetery is located in Clarke County
    • Redbud Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redbud Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redbud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Redbud Cemetery is located in Frederick County
    • Upper Ridge Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Ridge Cemetery is located in Frederick County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Opequon Cemetery.

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

  • Echo Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Village
    • Echo Village is located in Frederick County
  • Day - Mar Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Day - Mar Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Day - Mar Village
    • Day - Mar Village is located in Frederick County
  • Winchester
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Stephens City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stephens City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephens City
    • Stephens City is located in Frederick County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,106 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stephens City <6>
  • Armel
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armel
    • Armel is located in Frederick County
  • Albin
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albin
    • Albin is located in Frederick County
  • Fawcett Gap
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fawcett Gap. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawcett Gap
    • Fawcett Gap is located in Frederick County
  • Tulip
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tulip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulip
    • Tulip is located in Frederick County
  • White Post
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Waterloo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
    • Waterloo is located in Clarke County
  • Boyce
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Rosenberger
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rosenberger. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosenberger
    • Rosenberger is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Middletown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,424 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middletown <6>
    • Welltown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welltown
      • Welltown is located in Frederick County
    • Cedar Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Frederick County
    • Hayfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayfield
      • Hayfield is located in Frederick County
    • Reliance
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reliance
      • Reliance is located in Warren County
    • Ashby
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ashby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashby
      • Ashby is located in Warren County
    • Millwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Milldale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milldale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milldale
      • Milldale is located in Warren County
    • Wadesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadesville
      • Wadesville is located in Clarke County
    • Grimes
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grimes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grimes
      • Grimes is located in Frederick County
    • White Hall
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Mountain Falls
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mountain Falls. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Falls
      • Mountain Falls is located in Frederick County
    • Cedarville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedarville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
      • Cedarville is located in Warren County
    • Berryville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Rest
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rest. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rest
      • Rest is located in Frederick County
    • Rock Enon Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock Enon Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Enon Springs
      • Rock Enon Springs is located in Frederick 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 Opequon Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Frederick County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Opequon Cemetery:

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 Opequon Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1987125  (Opequon Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1987125 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: Winchester
    • County: Frederick         Elev: 233
    • Location given for GNIS #1987125 (Opequon Cemetery)

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.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 Frederick, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Opequon Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1395, Longitude: -78.1944       In this case, the coordinates for the Opequon Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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