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A visit to the Vickers Cemetery ...


The location of the Vickers Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Vickers Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.7859°   (36° 47' 9")

Lon:   -82.3093°   (-82° 18' 33")

The Vickers Cemetery is located in Russell County<2>.

The county seat for Russell County is located in Lebanon. Lebanon lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Vickers Cemetery .

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 helpful 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 Vickers Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Russell 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 Vickers 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 Vickers Cemetery.

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

    • Fugates Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fugates Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fugates Hill
      • Fugates Hill is located in Russell County
    • Willow Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willow Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
      • Willow Springs is located in Russell County
    • Grigbys Store
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grigbys Store
      • Grigbys Store is located in Scott County
    • Mendota
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota
      • Mendota is located in Washington County
    • Nickelsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Creswell
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Creswell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creswell
      • Creswell is located in Russell County
    • Dickensonville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickensonville
      • Dickensonville is located in Russell County
    • Leonard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leonard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
      • Leonard is located in Washington County
    • Bickley Mill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bickley Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bickley Mill
      • Bickley Mill is located in Russell County
    • Castlewood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Benhams
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benhams
      • Benhams is located in Washington County
    • Craigs Mill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs Mill
      • Craigs Mill is located in Washington County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Saint Paul
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
        • Saint Paul is located in Wise County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 847 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Paul <5>
      • Virginia City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia City
        • Virginia City is located in Wise County
      • Maces Spring
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maces Spring
        • Maces Spring is located in Scott County
      • Dwina
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwina
        • Dwina is located in Wise County
      • Dungannon
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dungannon
        • Dungannon is located in Scott County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      • Carterton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carterton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterton
        • Carterton is located in Russell County
      • Snowflake
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Snowflake. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snowflake
        • Snowflake is located in Scott County
      • Burson Place
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burson Place
        • Burson Place is located in Washington County
      • Jessees Mill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessees Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessees Mill
        • Jessees Mill is located in Russell County
      • Hiltons
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Three Springs
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
        • Three Springs is located in Washington County
      • Oak Grove
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
        • Oak Grove is located in Washington County
      • Holston
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holston
        • Holston is located in Washington County

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of the Vickers Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Porter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Porter Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter Cemetery
    • Gibson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
    • Salyer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salyer Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salyer Cemetery
    • Jessee Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jessee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jessee Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jessee Cemetery
    • Dorton Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dorton Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorton Cemetery
    • Mason Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mason Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mason Cemetery
    • Burton Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burton Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burton Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • Dean Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dean Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Baker Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Russell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Keith Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Keith Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keith Cemetery
      • Steffey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steffey Cemetery
      • Isaac Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Isaac Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Isaac Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Isaac Cemetery
      • Hartsock Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartsock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hartsock Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartsock Cemetery
      • Elam Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elam Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elam Cemetery
      • Meade Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meade Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meade Cemetery
      • Cumbow Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumbow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cumbow Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumbow Cemetery
      • Tate Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • The Tate Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tate Cemetery is located 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the northeast of Lebanon.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tate Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #52383 <7>
      • Jessee Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jessee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jessee Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jessee Cemetery
      • Munsley Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Munsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Munsley Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Munsley Cemetery
      • Fugate Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fugate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fugate Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fugate Cemetery
      • Jessee Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jessee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jessee Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jessee Cemetery
      • Bevins Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bevins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bevins Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bevins Cemetery
      • Fugate Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fugate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fugate Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fugate Cemetery
      • Hurd Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hurd Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurd Cemetery
      • Meade Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meade Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meade Cemetery
      • Austin Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Austin Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
      • Carty Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carty Cemetery is located in Russell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carty 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 Vickers Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1476179  (Vickers Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1476179 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: Moll Creek
      • County: Russell         Elev: 628
      • Location given for GNIS #1476179 (Vickers 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 Russell, 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 obstructions 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 Vickers Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7859, Longitude: -82.3093       In this case, the coordinates for the Vickers Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.
    <7>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.




 

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