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The location of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery

Lat:   36.8593°   (36° 51' 33")

Lon:   -80.1564°   (-80° 9' 23")

The Rakes - Thomas Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Rakes - Thomas 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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Franklin 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 Rakes - Thomas 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 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.

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

    • Dodson
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
      • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Charity
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charity have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
      • Charity is located in Patrick County
    • Elamsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
      • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
    • Pizarro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
      • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
    • Haycock
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haycock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
      • Haycock is located in Floyd County
    • Woolwine
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Prilliman
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prilliman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
      • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Henry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Ferrum
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Floyd
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Poff
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poff
      • Poff is located in Floyd County
    • Bassett
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Simpsons
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
        • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
      • Oak Level
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
        • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Stanleytown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanleytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanleytown
        • Stanleytown is located in Henry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanleytown <4>
      • Reed Creek Village
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
        • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
      • Terrys Fork
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
        • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Barfoot
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
        • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Hickman
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
        • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Algoma
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
        • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Meadows of Dan
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Patrick Springs
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Critz
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Sowers
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowers
        • Sowers is located in Floyd County
      • Stuart
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Stella
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
        • Stella is located in Patrick County
      • Preston
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
        • Preston is located in Henry County
      • Fieldale
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Collinsville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collinsville
        • Collinsville is located in Henry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collinsville <4>
      • Sydnorsville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
        • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin 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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Bassett
    • Ferrum
      • Ferrum lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ferrum.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrum
    • Floyd
      • Floyd lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Floyd.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyd
    • Stuart
      • Stuart lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Stuart.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuart
    • Woolwine

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.<5>

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

    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • McAlexander Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McAlexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McAlexander Cemetery
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Rakes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rakes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rakes Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rakes Cemetery
    • Holly Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Cemetery
    • Midkiff Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Midkiff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Midkiff Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Midkiff Cemetery
    • Martin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Shively Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shively Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shively Cemetery
    • Nolen Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nolen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nolen Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nolen Cemetery
    • Nolen Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nolen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nolen Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nolen Cemetery
    • Scott Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Southampton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
    • McAlexander Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McAlexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McAlexander Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Spencer Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
      • Endicott Community Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Endicott Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Endicott Community Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Endicott Community Cemetery
      • Boyd Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boyd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyd Cemetery
      • Turner Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turner Cemetery is located in Patrick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
      • Ingram Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
      • Adkins Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
      • Prillaman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prillaman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prillaman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prillaman Cemetery
      • Ross Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ross Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
      • Hale Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hale Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Cemetery
      • Shively Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shively Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shively 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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1791614  (Rakes-Thomas Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791614 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: Charity
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 359
      • Location given for GNIS #1791614 (Rakes-Thomas Cemetery)

    The official website for Franklin County: www.franklincountyva.org/

    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 Franklin, 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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8593, Longitude: -80.1564       In this case, the coordinates for the Rakes - Thomas 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.




 

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