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A visit to the Second Union Cemetery ...

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 Second Union Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.6771°   (37° 40' 37")

Lon:   -77.2883°   (-77° 17' 17")

The Second Union Cemetery is located in Hanover County<2>.

The county seat for Hanover County is located in Hanover. Hanover lies just to the northwest of the Second Union Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Second Union Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chestnut Grove Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Enon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Enon Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • New Bethesda Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethesda Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethesda Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethesda Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Gethsemane Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gethsemane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gethsemane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gethsemane Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Abraham Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abraham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abraham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Abraham Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Signal Hill Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Signal Hill Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Signal Hill Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Signal Hill Memorial Park is located in Hanover County
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • The Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Hanover County
    • The Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Beulah Cemetery
  • Cool Spring Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cool Spring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cool Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cool Spring Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Cold Harbor National Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cold Harbor National Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cold Harbor National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cold Harbor National Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Rock Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock Hill Cemetery is located in Hanover County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery is located in King William County
    • Luther Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luther Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luther Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Luther Cemetery is located in King William County
    • Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery is located in King William County
    • Wickham Family Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wickham Family Cemetery
      • The Wickham Family Cemetery is located in Hanover County
      • The Wickham Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hickory Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Hermon Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hermon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hermon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hermon Cemetery is located in Hanover County
    • Lewiston Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewiston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewiston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewiston Cemetery is located in Hanover County
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Henrico County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Forest Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Richmond.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #154652 <5>
    • Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
      • The Faith Tabernacle Cemetery is located in Henrico County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Faith Tabernacle Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the west of Richmond.
      • The Faith Tabernacle Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Highland Springs Cemetery
      • Sunnyside Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2250897 <5>
    • Tabernacle Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabernacle Cemetery
      • 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 New Kent County
    • Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery is located in King William County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Second Union Cemetery.

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

  • Atlee Station
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlee Station
    • Atlee Station is located in Hanover County
  • Mechanicsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
    • Mechanicsville is located in Hanover County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanicsville <6>
  • Enfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Enfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enfield
    • Enfield is located in King William County
  • Westwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Westwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
    • Westwood is located in Hanover County
  • Manquin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Manquin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manquin
    • Manquin is located in King William County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manquin <6>
  • Hanover
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Chamberlayne
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlayne
    • Chamberlayne is located in Henrico County
  • East Highland Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Highland Park
    • East Highland Park is located in Henrico County
  • Oak Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
    • Oak Hill is located in Henrico County
  • Highland Springs
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Heckler Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heckler Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heckler Village
    • Heckler Village is located in Henrico County
  • Sandston
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Fair Oaks
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fair Oaks. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
      • Fair Oaks is located in Henrico County
    • Green Meadows
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
      • Green Meadows is located in Henrico County
    • Tuck Fork
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuck Fork
      • Tuck Fork is located in King William County
    • Longdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longdale
      • Longdale is located in Henrico County
    • Lakeside
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeside
      • Lakeside is located in Henrico County
    • Montrose
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Henrico County
    • Lee Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Park
      • Lee Park is located in Henrico County
    • Currituck Farms
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Currituck Farms. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Currituck Farms
      • Currituck Farms is located in Henrico County
    • Tunstall
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tunstall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunstall
      • Tunstall is located in New Kent County
    • Rumford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rumford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rumford
      • Rumford is located in King William County
    • Ashland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Gwathmey
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gwathmey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gwathmey
      • Gwathmey is located in Hanover County
    • Hunton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunton
      • Hunton is located in Henrico County
    • Quail Walk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Walk
      • Quail Walk is located in Henrico County
    • Glen Allen
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)

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 Second Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hanover County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Second Union Cemetery:

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 Second Union Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1749051  (Second Union Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1749051 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: Studley
    • County: Hanover         Elev: 54
    • Location given for GNIS #1749051 (Second Union Cemetery)

The official website for Hanover County: www.co.hanover.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 Hanover, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Second Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6771, Longitude: -77.2883       In this case, the coordinates for the Second Union Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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