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A visit to the Watkins Cemetery ...


The location of the Watkins 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 Watkins Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.0199°   (37° 1' 11")

Lon:   -79.8092°   (-79° 48' 33")

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies just to the west southwest of the Watkins Cemetery .

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 Watkins Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Franklin 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 Watkins 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Watkins Cemetery.

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

    • Redwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
    • Rocky Mount
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Burnt Chimney
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Union Hall
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hall
      • Union Hall is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Hall <4>
    • Gogginsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gogginsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
    • Barfoot
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
    • Sydnorsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • North Shore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore
      • North Shore is located in Franklin County
    • Westlake Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westlake Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake Corner
      • Westlake Corner is located in Franklin County
    • Penhook
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Boones Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Laprades Mill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laprades Mill
      • Laprades Mill is located in Franklin County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Ferrum
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Radford
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radford
        • Radford is located in Bedford County
      • Prilliman
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prilliman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
        • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
      • Museville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Museville
        • Museville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Oak Level
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
        • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Moneta
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Algoma
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
        • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Henry
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Worlds
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worlds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worlds
        • Worlds is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Garden City
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
        • Garden City is located in Roanoke City

    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 Watkins 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 Watkins Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Watkins Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Dent Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dent Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dent Cemetery
    • Crook Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crook 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 Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Altice Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altice Cemetery
    • Redwood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Redwood Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redwood Cemetery
    • Lynch Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lynch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lynch Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lynch Cemetery
    • Bennett Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
    • Dowdy Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dowdy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dowdy Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dowdy Cemetery
    • Hodges Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
    • Chitwood - Altice Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood - Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chitwood - Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood - Altice Cemetery
    • Bousman - Hodges Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bousman - Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bousman - Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bousman - Hodges Cemetery
    • Chitwood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chitwood Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood Cemetery
    • Continue List   (22 more) ...
      • Preston Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Preston Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Cemetery
      • Holland Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holland Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
      • Perdue Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perdue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Perdue Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perdue Cemetery
      • Thurman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thurman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurman Cemetery
      • Hurt Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hurt Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurt Cemetery
      • Flint Hill Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flint Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flint Hill Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flint Hill Cemetery
      • Thurman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thurman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurman Cemetery
      • Thurman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thurman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurman Cemetery
      • Prunty Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prunty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prunty Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prunty Cemetery
      • Dudley Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dudley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dudley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dudley Cemetery
      • Simms Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simms Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Simms Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simms Cemetery
      • Byrd Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Byrd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Cemetery
      • Hodges Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
      • Board Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Board Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Board Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Board Cemetery
      • Arrington Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arrington Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arrington Cemetery
      • Ayers Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ayers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ayers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ayers Cemetery
      • Dillon Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • The Dillon Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dillon Cemetery
      • Altice Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Altice Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altice Cemetery
      • Holland Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holland Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
      • Poindexter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poindexter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Poindexter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poindexter Cemetery
      • Brooks Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
      • Chambers Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chambers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chambers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chambers 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 Watkins Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1476382  (Watkins Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1476382 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: Redwood
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 365
      • Location given for GNIS #1476382 (Watkins Cemetery)

    The official website for Franklin County: www.franklincountyva.org/

    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 Franklin, 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' (or 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 Watkins Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.0199, Longitude: -79.8092       In this case, the coordinates for the Watkins 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.




 

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