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A visit to the Pilgrim Cemetery ...


The location of the Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.3454°   (38° 20' 43")

Lon:   -77.7417°   (-77° 44' 30")

The Pilgrim Cemetery is located in Orange County<2>.

The county seat for Orange County is located in Orange. Orange lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Pilgrim 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 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 Pilgrim Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Orange 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 Pilgrim 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pilgrim Cemetery.

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

    • Wilderness
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilderness
      • Wilderness is located in Orange County
    • Indian Town
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Town
      • Indian Town is located in Orange County
    • Locust Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Parker
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parker
      • Parker is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Dunavant
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunavant
      • Dunavant is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Brockroad
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockroad
      • Brockroad is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Lignum
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lignum
      • Lignum is located in Culpeper County
    • Burr Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burr Hill
      • Burr Hill is located in Orange County
    • Todds Tavern
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todds Tavern
      • Todds Tavern is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Logan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
      • Logan is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Screamerville ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Screamerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamerville
      • Screamerville is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Storck
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Storck
      • Storck is located in Stafford County
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Paytes
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paytes
        • Paytes is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Hartwood
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • True Blue
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for True Blue
        • True Blue is located in Orange County
      • Rhoadesville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • McHenry
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHenry
        • McHenry is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Stafford Lakes Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stafford Lakes Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford Lakes Village
        • Stafford Lakes Village is located in Stafford County
      • Hartwood Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartwood Village
        • Hartwood Village is located in Stafford County
      • Cropp
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cropp
        • Cropp is located in Stafford County
      • Margo
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Margo
        • Margo is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Spotsylvania Courthouse
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Waverly Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly Village
        • Waverly Village is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Berea
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
        • Berea is located in Stafford County
      • Vulcan
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vulcan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vulcan
        • Vulcan is located in Orange County
      • Remington
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Remington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remington
        • Remington is located in Fauquier County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 661 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Remington <4>
      • Post Oak
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Post Oak
        • Post Oak is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Leavells
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leavells
        • Leavells is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Elkwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)

    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 Pilgrim Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Orange County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Pilgrim Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Laurel Hill Memorial Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Laurel Hill Memorial Park is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Memorial Park
    • Elys Ford Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elys Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elys Ford Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elys Ford Cemetery
    • Zoar Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zoar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zoar Cemetery is located in Orange County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zoar Cemetery
    • Zion Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Cemetery
    • Wilderness Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilderness Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilderness Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilderness Cemetery
    • Beech Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beech Grove Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Grove Cemetery
    • Grace Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • 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 Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
    • Lael Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lael Cemetery is located in Culpeper County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lael Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Orange County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Spotsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pisgah Cemetery is located in Orange County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
    • Embry Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Embry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Embry Cemetery is located in Fauquier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Embry Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Pentecostal Evangelical Church Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Pentecostal Evangelical Church Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • The Pentecostal Evangelical Church Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pentecostal Evangelical Church Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2458171 <7>
      • Piney Branch Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Salem Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Orange County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Craigs Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craigs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Craigs Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craigs Cemetery
      • Tabernacle Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tabernacle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tabernacle Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabernacle Cemetery
      • Palmyra Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmyra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palmyra Cemetery is located in Orange County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmyra Cemetery
      • Mt. Sinai Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Sinai Cemetery is located in Orange County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery
      • Goshen Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goshen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Goshen Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Cemetery
      • Pendleton Family Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Pendleton Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • The Pendleton Family Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pendleton Family Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2421593 <7>
      • Mt. Hope Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Spotsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
      • Hartwood Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hartwood Cemetery is located in Stafford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartwood Cemetery
      • Briggs - McDonald Family Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Briggs - McDonald Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Briggs - McDonald Family Cemetery is located in Stafford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Briggs - McDonald Family 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 Pilgrim Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1494768  (Pilgrim Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1494768 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: Chancellorsville
      • County: Orange         Elev: 112
      • Location given for GNIS #1494768 (Pilgrim Cemetery)

    The official website for Orange County: www.orangecountyva.gov/

    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 Orange, 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 Pilgrim Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3454, Longitude: -77.7417       In this case, the coordinates for the Pilgrim 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>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.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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