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A visit to the Speedwell Methodist 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 Speedwell Methodist Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Speedwell Methodist 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 Speedwell Methodist Cemetery

Lat:   36.8137°   (36° 48' 49")

Lon:   -81.1915°   (-81° 11' 29")

The Speedwell Methodist Cemetery is located in Wythe County<2>.

The county seat for Wythe County is located in Wytheville. Wytheville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Speedwell Methodist Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Speedwell Methodist Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Zion Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Wythe County
  • Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Keesling Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keesling Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keesling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Keesling Cemetery is located in Smyth County
  • Carmi Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmi Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carmi Cemetery is located in Smyth County
  • Steffy Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steffy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steffy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Steffy Cemetery is located in Wythe County
  • Jerusalem Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jerusalem Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Berea Christian Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Murpheyville Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murpheyville Cemetery
    • The Murpheyville Cemetery is located in Wythe County
  • Hale Family Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Family Cemetery
    • The Hale Family Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Galilee Christian Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery
    • The Galilee Christian Church Cemetery is located in Wythe County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Wytheville.
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located in Wythe County
    • Rosewood Memorial Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosewood Memorial Park
      • The Rosewood Memorial Park is located in Wythe County
    • Buchanan Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buchanan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Wythe County
    • Cornett Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cornett Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • William Cornett Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the William Cornett Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the William Cornett Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The William Cornett Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Ebenezer Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Earhart Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Earhart Cemetery
      • The Earhart Cemetery is located in Wythe County
    • Kimberling Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kimberling Cemetery
      • The Kimberling Cemetery is located in Wythe County
    • Steffey Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steffey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steffey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Steffey Cemetery is located in Smyth County
    • Kirk Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kirk Cemetery is located in Smyth County
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Shuler Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shuler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shuler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shuler Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Cornett Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cornett Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Shuler Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shuler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shuler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shuler Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Harrington Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrington Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harrington Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Summerfield UMC Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summerfield UMC Cemetery
      • The Summerfield UMC Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • West End Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West End Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West End Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West End Cemetery is located in Wythe County

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 Speedwell Methodist Cemetery.

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

  • Speedwell
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedwell
    • Speedwell is located in Wythe County
  • Crockett
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Elk Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Rural Retreat
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Flat Ridge
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flat Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Ridge
    • Flat Ridge is located in Grayson County
  • Wytheville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Sugar Grove
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
    • Sugar Grove is located in Smyth County
  • Ivanhoe
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Bridle Creek
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bridle Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridle Creek
    • Bridle Creek is located in Grayson County
  • Independence
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
    • Independence is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 887 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <7>
  • Fries
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Kent
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kent. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
    • Kent is located in Wythe County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Atkins
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Siloam
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam
      • Siloam is located in Wythe County
    • Trout Dale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Sheep Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheep Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheep Town
      • Sheep Town is located in Carroll County
    • Austinville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Oak Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Carroll County
    • Fort Chiswell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Chiswell
      • Fort Chiswell is located in Wythe County
    • Mount Carmel
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Carmel
      • Mount Carmel is located in Smyth County
    • Mouth-of-Wilson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Baywood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywood
      • Baywood is located in Grayson County
    • Max Meadows
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Marion
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <7>
    • Piney Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Piney Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
      • Piney Creek is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Creek <7>
    • Amelia
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amelia
      • Amelia is located in Alleghany County (NC)
    • Galax
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Locust Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Hill
      • Locust Hill is located in Wythe 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 Speedwell Methodist Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wythe County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Speedwell Methodist 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 Speedwell Methodist Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1502776  (Speedwell Methodist Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1502776 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: Speedwell
    • County: Wythe         Elev: 726
    • Location given for GNIS #1502776 (Speedwell Methodist Cemetery)

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 Wythe, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Speedwell Methodist Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8137, Longitude: -81.1915       In this case, the coordinates for the Speedwell Methodist 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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