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A visit to the Shaver 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 Shaver Cemetery ...

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

37.1293, -80.1217

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

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Shaver Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Shaver Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Shaver Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lawrence Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrence Cemetery
  • Adney Gap Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Adney Gap Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adney Gap Cemetery
  • Lancaster Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Lancaster Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster Cemetery
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Cemetery
  • Craighead Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Craighead Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craighead Cemetery
  • King Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The King Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Cemetery
  • Simpson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Simpson Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson Cemetery
  • Kefauver Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Kefauver Cemetery is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kefauver Cemetery
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
  • Nichols Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Nichols Cemetery is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nichols Cemetery
  • Wimmers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Wimmers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wimmers Cemetery
  • Waldron - Bowles Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Monte Vista Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Monte Vista Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monte Vista Cemetery
    • Webster Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Webster Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
    • King Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The King Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Cemetery
    • Guerrant - Calloway Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Webster - Wyatt Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Cummings Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Cummings Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cummings Cemetery
    • Kittinger Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Kittinger Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittinger Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shaver Cemetery.

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

  • Bent Mountain
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Algoma
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Algoma is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
  • Simpsons
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
  • Shawsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Alleghany Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Alleghany Springs is located in Montgomery County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alleghany Springs
  • Riverside
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Riverside is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
  • Elliston
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Wabun
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Wabun is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabun
  • Terrys Fork
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
  • Boones Mill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Cave Spring
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
  • Hickman
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hickman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Salem
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Montgomery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Montgomery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
    • Gogginsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
    • Garden City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Garden City is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
    • Sunset Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Sunset Village is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
    • Roanoke
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Houchins
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Houchins is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houchins
    • Old Farm Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Old Farm Village is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Farm Village
    • Pilot
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Pizarro
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
    • Barfoot
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
    • Buena Vista
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
    • Hanging Rock
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
    • Ellett
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Ellett is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellett
    • Raintree Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Raintree Village is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
    • Oak Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Oak Grove is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove

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 Shaver 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 Shaver Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Roanoke
  • Salem
    • Salem lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Shaver Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Salem.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem

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 professional and volunteer 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 Shaver Cemetery: