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A visit to the Rapps Cemetery ...


The location of the Rapps 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 Rapps Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.6715°   (37° 40' 17")

Lon:   -79.6323°   (-79° 37' 56")

The Rapps Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County<2>.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Rapps Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Rockbridge 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 Rapps 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Rapps Cemetery.

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

    • Red Mills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Mills
      • Red Mills is located in Rockbridge County
    • Rocky Point
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point
      • Rocky Point is located in Botetourt County
    • Salt Petre Cave
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Salt Petre Cave. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salt Petre Cave
      • Salt Petre Cave is located in Botetourt County
      • Salt Petre Cave has also been known as:
      • Salt Peter Cave
      • Saltpetre
    • Fancy Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fancy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fancy Hill
      • Fancy Hill is located in Rockbridge County
    • Salisbury
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salisbury
      • Salisbury is located in Botetourt County
    • Gala
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gala
      • Gala is located in Botetourt County
    • Springwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood
      • Springwood is located in Botetourt County
    • Buchanan
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Glasgow
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Buffalo Forge
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Forge
      • Buffalo Forge is located in Rockbridge County
    • Glen Wilton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Wilton
      • Glen Wilton is located in Botetourt County
    • Haden
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haden
      • Haden is located in Botetourt County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Lexington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Iron Gate
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gate
        • Iron Gate is located in Alleghany County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 352 people
      • Lithia
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lithia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithia
        • Lithia is located in Botetourt County
      • Griffith
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffith have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffith
        • Griffith is located in Alleghany County
      • East Lexington
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Lexington
        • East Lexington is located in Rockbridge County
      • Clifton Forge
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Strom
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strom
        • Strom is located in Botetourt County
      • Buena Vista
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
        • Buena Vista is located in Buena Vista City
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,402 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buena Vista <5>
      • Selma
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
        • Selma is located in Alleghany County
      • Low Moor
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Rich Patch
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Patch
        • Rich Patch is located in Alleghany 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 Rapps Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rockbridge County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Rapps Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Pullen Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pullen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pullen Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pullen Cemetery
    • Deacons Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deacons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deacons Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deacons Cemetery
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    • High Bridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the High Bridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The High Bridge Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the High Bridge Cemetery
    • Miller Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Ponton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ponton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ponton Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ponton Cemetery
    • Diamond Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Diamond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Diamond Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Diamond Cemetery
    • Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • The Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Oxford Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Rudisill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rudisill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rudisill Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rudisill Cemetery
    • Mays Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mays Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mays Cemetery
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Goodbar Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodbar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Goodbar Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodbar Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      • Robinson Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Collierstown Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collierstown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Collierstown Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collierstown Cemetery
      • Union View Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union View Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union View Cemetery
      • Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Tolley Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tolley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tolley Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tolley Cemetery
      • Glasgow Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glasgow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Glasgow Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glasgow Cemetery
      • Piney Grove Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piney Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Piney Grove Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piney Grove Cemetery
      • Copps Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Copps Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • The Copps Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Copps Cemetery is located in Springwood.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Copps Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1960145 <7>
      • Fairview Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • 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 Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
      • Bryant Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bryant Cemetery is located in Botetourt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryant Cemetery
      • Salling Family Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salling Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salling Family Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salling Family Cemetery
      • Mt. Lidia Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Lidia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Lidia Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Lidia Cemetery
      • Falling Spring Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Falling Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Falling Spring Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Falling Spring Cemetery
      • Mt. Moreland Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Moreland Cemetery is located in Rockbridge County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moreland 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 Rapps Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1806010  (Rapps Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1806010 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: Sugarloaf Mountain
      • County: Rockbridge         Elev: 458
      • Location given for GNIS #1806010 (Rapps Cemetery)

    The official website for Rockbridge County: www.co.rockbridge.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 Rockbridge, 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 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 Rapps Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6715, Longitude: -79.6323       In this case, the coordinates for the Rapps Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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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