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A visit to the Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery ...

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

37.1807, -79.8148

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

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Simmons Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Simmons Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Meador Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Meador Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Booth Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Booth Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Ridgeway Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Ridgeway Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeway Cemetery
  • Mt. Airy Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Mt. Airy Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Airy Cemetery
  • Hopkins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Hopkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Meadow Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Meadow Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Horn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Horn Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Richardson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Hanabass Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Hanabass Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Dudley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Dudley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Kennett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Kennett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Altice Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Swain - Basham Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jeter Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Jeter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Ninevah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ninevah Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • White Rock Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The White Rock Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Amos - Richardson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Brown - Meador Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • McKee Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The McKee Cemetery is located in Bedford County
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    • Coopers Cove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Coopers Cove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Red Valley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Red Valley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Dent Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Dent Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Holy Emmanuel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Holy Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Childress Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Childress Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Robertson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Oylers Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Oylers Chapel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Kasey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Kasey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Richardson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Booth Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Booth Cemetery is located in Bedford County
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    • Moorman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Moorman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorman Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 31 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Simmons Cemetery.

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

  • Burnt Chimney
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
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  • Goodview
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Montgomery Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Montgomery Village is located in Roanoke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
  • Westlake Corner
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Westlake Corner is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake Corner
  • Hales Ford ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hales Ford is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Ford
  • Clevilas ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Clevilas is located in Bedford County
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  • Chamblissburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Chamblissburg is located in Bedford County
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  • Garden City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Garden City is located in Roanoke City
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  • Boones Mill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Villa ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Villa is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa
  • Felicia ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Felicia is located in Franklin County
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  • Vinton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Buena Vista
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
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    • Roanoke
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • North Shore
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • North Shore is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore
    • Moneta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Gogginsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
    • Redwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
    • Radford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Radford is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radford
    • Coonsville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Coonsville is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coonsville
    • Cave Spring
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
    • Laymantown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Laymantown is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laymantown
    • Apple Tree Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
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    • Davis Mill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Davis Mill is located in Bedford County
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    • Rocky Mount
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Union Hall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Cloverdale
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Runaway Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
    • Joppa Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Joppa Mill is located in Bedford County
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    • Hollins
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Blue Ridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)

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 Simmons 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 Simmons 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 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 Simmons Cemetery: