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A visit to the Saunders Cemetery ...


The location of the Saunders 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 Saunders Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.9685°   (36° 58' 6")

Lon:   -80.0336°   (-80° 2' 0")

The Saunders Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies just to the east northeast of the Saunders Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Saunders Cemetery.

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

    • Ferrum
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Hickman
      (4 miles [6.4 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
    • Barfoot
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
    • Prilliman
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Algoma
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
    • Gogginsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gogginsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
    • Rocky Mount
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Henry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Pizarro
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
      • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
    • Sydnorsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Simpsons
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
      • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
    • Oak Level
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Boones Mill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Bent Mountain
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Redwood
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
        • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Terrys Fork
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
        • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Haycock
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Bassett
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Stanleytown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • 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
        (15 miles [24.1 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
      • Burnt Chimney
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
        • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
      • Poff
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poff
        • Poff is located in Floyd County
      • Floyd
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Elamsville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Alleghany Springs
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alleghany Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alleghany Springs
        • Alleghany Springs is located in Montgomery 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Saunders Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Piney River Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piney River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Piney River Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piney River Cemetery
    • Willis Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willis Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willis Cemetery
    • Slone Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slone Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slone Cemetery
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
    • Helms Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Helms Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Helms Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Helms Cemetery
    • Pig River Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pig River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pig River Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pig River Cemetery
    • Webb - Hale Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb - Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Webb - Hale Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb - Hale Cemetery
    • Carter Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Hodges Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
    • Handy Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Handy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Handy Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Handy Cemetery
    • Holland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holland Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
    • Piedmont Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piedmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Piedmont Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piedmont Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Prillaman Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
      • Price Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Price Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
      • Webb Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Webb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
      • Guilliams Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guilliams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Guilliams Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guilliams Cemetery
      • Phoebe Needles Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phoebe Needles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phoebe Needles Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phoebe Needles Cemetery
      • Peters Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peters Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Cemetery
      • Goode Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goode Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Goode Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goode Cemetery
      • Carter Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Feazell Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Feazell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Feazell Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Feazell Cemetery
      • Hurt - Ferguson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurt - Ferguson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hurt - Ferguson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurt - Ferguson Cemetery
      • St. James Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. James Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • Angle Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Angle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Angle Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Angle Cemetery
      • Clearview Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clearview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clearview Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clearview Cemetery
      • Minton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Minton Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minton Cemetery
      • Stanley Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley 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 Saunders Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1791268  (Saunders Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791268 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: Ferrum
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 410
      • Location given for GNIS #1791268 (Saunders 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Saunders Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.9685, Longitude: -80.0336       In this case, the coordinates for the Saunders 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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