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A visit to the Palmyra 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 Palmyra Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Palmyra 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 Palmyra Cemetery

Lat:   38.8001°   (38° 48' 0")

Lon:   -78.5742°   (-78° 34' 27")

The Palmyra Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County<2>.

The county seat for Shenandoah County is located in Woodstock. Woodstock lies just to the north northeast of the Palmyra Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Palmyra Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Cedarwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Union Forge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Forge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Forge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Forge Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Wakemans Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wakemans Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wakemans Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wakemans Grove Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Our Soldiers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Soldiers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Soldiers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Our Soldiers Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Union Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • The Union Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Mt. Jackson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Jackson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Jackson Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Furnace Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furnace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furnace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Furnace Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Heltsley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heltsley Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Heltsley Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The Heltsley Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Heltsley Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northeast of Columbia Furnace.
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Christ Church Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Grace Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grace Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Riverview Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverview Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Patmos Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patmos Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patmos Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Patmos Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Woods Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woods Chapel Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Sunset View Memorial Gardens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset View Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset View Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunset View Memorial Gardens is located in Shenandoah County
    • Mt. Clifton Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Clifton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Clifton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Clifton Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Valley Central Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Central Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Central Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Valley Central Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Shenandoah County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Palmyra Cemetery.

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

  • Edinburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Willow Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willow Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
    • Willow Grove is located in Shenandoah County
  • Mount Jackson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Jackson
    • Mount Jackson is located in Shenandoah County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,144 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Jackson <7>
  • Rinkerton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rinkerton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rinkerton
    • Rinkerton is located in Shenandoah County
  • Columbia Furnace
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia Furnace
    • Columbia Furnace is located in Shenandoah County
  • Calvary
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Calvary. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvary
    • Calvary is located in Shenandoah County
  • Woodstock
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Mount Clifton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Clifton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Clifton
    • Mount Clifton is located in Shenandoah County
  • Jerome
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jerome. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerome
    • Jerome is located in Shenandoah County
  • Rileyville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Seven Fountains
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Seven Fountains. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Fountains
    • Seven Fountains is located in Shenandoah County
  • Maurertown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • New Market
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Luray
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Basye - Bryce Mountain
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Leaksville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaksville
      • Leaksville is located in Page County
    • Kimball
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kimball. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimball
      • Kimball is located in Page County
    • Overall
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overall
      • Overall is located in Warren County
    • Dilbeck
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dilbeck. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dilbeck
      • Dilbeck is located in Shenandoah County
    • Toms Brook
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Orkney Springs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Plains Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plains Mill
      • Plains Mill is located in Rockingham County
    • Bentonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Mount Olive
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olive
      • Mount Olive is located in Shenandoah County
    • Zepp
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Zepp. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zepp
      • Zepp is located in Shenandoah 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 Palmyra Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Shenandoah County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 helpful 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1673896  (Palmyra Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1673896 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: Edinburg
    • County: Shenandoah         Elev: 274
    • Location given for GNIS #1673896 (Palmyra Cemetery)

The official website for Shenandoah County: www.co.shenandoah.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 Shenandoah, 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 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 Palmyra Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8001, Longitude: -78.5742       In this case, the coordinates for the Palmyra 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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