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A visit to the Powell Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Powell Cemetery ...

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

37.4815, -76.3141

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

The Powell Cemetery is located in Mathews County<2>.

The county seat for Mathews County is located in Mathews. Mathews lies just to the south of the Powell Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Powell Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Smither Memorial Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Mathews Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Mathews Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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  • Gwynns Island Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Gwynns Island Cemetery is located in Mathews County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gwynns Island Cemetery
  • First Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Mathews Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Mathews County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer Cemetery
  • Trinity Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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  • Williams Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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  • Hurst - Ward Burial Ground
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Hudgins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Hudgins Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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  • Bowen - Sadler Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • John Forrest Grave
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The John Forrest Grave is located in Mathews County
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  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Knight Burial Ground
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Knight Burial Ground is located in Mathews County
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    • Owens - Parker Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Deal Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Deal Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Morgan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Morgan Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Emmaus Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Emmaus Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Providence Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Providence Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Mickelborough Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Mickelborough Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Ruff Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Ruff Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Poplar Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Poplar Grove Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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    • Christ Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Christ Church Cemetery is located in Mathews County
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For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Powell Cemetery.

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

  • Mathews
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Diggs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Ruff
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Ruff is located in Mathews County
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  • Cardinal
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Cardinal is located in Mathews County
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  • Beaverlett
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Beaverlett is located in Mathews County
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  • Amburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Amburg is located in Middlesex County
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  • Sandy Bottom ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Sandy Bottom is located in Middlesex County
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  • Stingray Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Stingray Point is located in Middlesex County
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  • Onemo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Onemo is located in Mathews County
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  • Wilton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Wilton is located in Middlesex County
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  • Susan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Susan is located in Mathews County
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  • Peary
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Peary is located in Mathews County
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  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • North
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Hartfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • New Point
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Westland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Westland is located in Lancaster County
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    • Grafton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Grafton is located in Middlesex County
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    • White Stone
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Harmony Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Harmony Village is located in Middlesex County
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    • Freeport
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Freeport is located in Gloucester County
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    • Gloucester Courthouse
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Gloucester Courthouse is located in Gloucester County
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    • Money
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Money is located in Gloucester County
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    • Ocran
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Ocran is located in Lancaster County
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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 Powell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mathews County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Powell 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 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 Powell Cemetery: