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A visit to the White Rock Cemetery ...


The location of the White Rock 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 White Rock Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.2101°   (37° 12' 36")

Lon:   -79.8006°   (-79° 48' 2")

The White Rock Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the south southwest of the White Rock Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 White Rock 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 White Rock 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the White Rock Cemetery.

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

    • Chamblissburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamblissburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamblissburg
      • Chamblissburg is located in Bedford County
    • Montgomery Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
      • Montgomery Village is located in Roanoke County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Vinton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Buena Vista
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
    • Garden City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Westlake Corner
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Roanoke
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Boones Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Moneta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Laymantown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laymantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laymantown
      • Laymantown is located in Botetourt County
    • Blue Ridge
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
      • Blue Ridge is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Ridge <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • North Shore
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
      • Radford
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
      • Davis Mill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Mill
        • Davis Mill is located in Bedford County
      • Apple Tree Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Tree Village
        • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Runaway Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
        • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Hollins
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollins
        • Hollins is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollins <4>
      • Cave Spring
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
        • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
      • Joppa Mill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Mill
        • Joppa Mill is located in Bedford County
      • Cloverdale
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Montvale
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Villamont
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villamont
        • Villamont is located in Bedford County
      • Gogginsville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Redwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
        • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Sunset Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
        • Sunset Village is located in Salem 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 White Rock 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 White Rock Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Moneta
    • Roanoke
    • Vinton

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the White Rock Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Horn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Horn Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horn Cemetery
    • Booth Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booth Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booth Cemetery
    • Meador Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meador Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meador Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador Cemetery
    • Meadow Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meadow Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadow Cemetery
    • Booth Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booth Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booth Cemetery
    • Moorman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moorman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moorman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moorman Cemetery
    • Barton Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barton Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barton Cemetery
    • McKee Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McKee Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKee Cemetery
    • Coopers Cove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coopers Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coopers Cove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coopers Cove Cemetery
    • Richardson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Ridgeway Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgeway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ridgeway Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgeway Cemetery
    • Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garland - Ridgeway - Smith Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Beard Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beard Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
      • Simmons Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
      • Basham Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Basham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Basham Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Basham Cemetery
      • Neathawk Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neathawk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Neathawk Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neathawk Cemetery
      • Swain - Basham Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swain - Basham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Swain - Basham Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swain - Basham Cemetery
      • Jeter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jeter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeter Cemetery
      • Richardson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
      • Martin Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Martin Cemetery is located in Bedford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Nichols Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nichols Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nichols Cemetery is located in Bedford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nichols Cemetery
      • Nichols Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nichols Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nichols Cemetery is located in Bedford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nichols 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 White Rock Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1791139  (White Rock Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1791139 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: Hardy
      • County: Franklin         Elev: 325
      • Location given for GNIS #1791139 (White Rock 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 'point-to-point' 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 White Rock Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2101, Longitude: -79.8006       In this case, the coordinates for the White Rock 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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