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A visit to the Walker Cemetery ...


The location of the Walker Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- 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 Walker Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.7171°   (36° 43' 1")

Lon:   -80.8509°   (-80° 51' 3")

The Walker Cemetery is located in Carroll County<2>.

The county seat for Carroll County is located in Hillsville. Hillsville lies just to the east northeast of the Walker 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 Walker Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Carroll 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 Walker 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Walker Cemetery.

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

    • Woodlawn
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Galax
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Pipers Gap
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipers Gap
      • Pipers Gap is located in Carroll County
    • Oak Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Carroll County
    • Fries
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Hillsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Sheep Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Shorts Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shorts Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shorts Creek
      • Shorts Creek is located in Carroll County
    • Austinville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Fancy Gap
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Star
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
      • Star is located in Carroll County
    • Low Gap
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Low Gap
      • Low Gap is located in Grayson County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Lambsburg
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Sylvatus
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvatus
        • Sylvatus is located in Carroll County
      • Ivanhoe
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Baywood
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywood
        • Baywood is located in Grayson County
      • Ennice
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
        • Ennice is located in Alleghany County (NC)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <4>
      • Low Gap
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Cana
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cana
        • Cana is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cana <4>
      • Gladesboro
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gladesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesboro
        • Gladesboro is located in Carroll County
      • Round Peak
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Peak
        • Round Peak is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Siloam
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam
        • Siloam is located in Wythe County
      • Nester
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nester
        • Nester is located in Carroll County
      • Dugspur
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)

    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 Walker Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Carroll County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Walker Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Roberts Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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 Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Carter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Harmon, Lineberry and Robinson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Burnett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burnett Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burnett Cemetery
    • Nige Lineberry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nige Lineberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nige Lineberry Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nige Lineberry Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Gladeville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gladeville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gladeville Cemetery is located in Galax City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gladeville Cemetery
    • Cranberry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cranberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cranberry Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cranberry Cemetery
    • Williams Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williams Cemetery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Orvin Lineberry Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orvin Lineberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Orvin Lineberry Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orvin Lineberry Cemetery
      • Hebron Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hebron Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Cemetery
      • Jennings Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jennings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jennings Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jennings Cemetery
      • Monta Vista Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Monta Vista Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Monta Vista Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monta Vista Cemetery
      • Painter Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Painter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Painter Cemetery is located in Galax City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Painter Cemetery
      • Edwards Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edwards Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Edwards Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edwards Cemetery
      • Coulson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coulson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Coulson Cemetery is located in Carroll County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coulson Cemetery
      • James Robinson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Mabe Family Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)

    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 Walker Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1738941  (Walker Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1738941 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: Woodlawn
      • County: Carroll         Elev: 772
      • Location given for GNIS #1738941 (Walker Cemetery)

    The official website for Carroll County: www.co.carroll.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 Carroll, 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 Walker Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7171, Longitude: -80.8509       In this case, the coordinates for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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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