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The location of the Williams Memorial Park 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 Williams Memorial Park ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Williams Memorial Park

Lat:   37.2910°   (37° 17' 27")

Lon:   -79.9992°   (-79° 59' 57")

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Williams Memorial Park:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Williams Memorial Park 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]<2> of the Williams Memorial Park.

    We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Williams Memorial Park, with the nearest first.

    • Sunset Village
      (Less than 2 miles 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
    • Roanoke
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Hanging Rock
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
      • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
    • Salem
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Salem City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <3>
    • Cave Spring
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
    • Buena Vista
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Hollins
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Garden City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Vinton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Runaway Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Mason Cove
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Cove
      • Mason Cove is located in Roanoke County
    • Wabun
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabun
      • Wabun is located in Roanoke County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Montgomery Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Apple Tree Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Cloverdale
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Laymantown
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Daleville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Troutville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Bent Mountain
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Boones Mill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Blue Ridge
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 <3>
      • Abbott
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott
        • Abbott is located in Craig 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 Williams Memorial Park. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Williams Memorial Park.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Fincastle
    • New Castle
    • Roanoke
    • Salem
      • Salem lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the West (W) of the Williams Memorial Park.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Salem.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
    • Vinton

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Williams Memorial Park.<4>

    We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Williams Memorial Park, with the nearest first.

    • Cedar Lawn Burial Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Lawn Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Lawn Burial Park is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Lawn Burial Park
    • Peters Creek Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peters Creek Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Creek Cemetery
    • Loury Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Loury Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loury Cemetery
    • Harris Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
    • Sherwood Burial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Sherwood Burial Park is located in Salem City
      • The Sherwood Burial Park has also been known as:
      • Sherwood Cemetery
      • Sherwood Memorial Park
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherwood Burial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #728583 <5>
    • East Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Hill Cemetery
    • Evergreen Burial Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Evergreen Burial Park is located in Roanoke City
      • The Evergreen Burial Park has also been known as:
      • Evergreen Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Burial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #50174 <5>
    • Memorial Bridge Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Bridge Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memorial Bridge Park is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Bridge Park
    • Jonathan Tosh Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jonathan Tosh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jonathan Tosh Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jonathan Tosh Cemetery
    • Church Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Church Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Church Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church Hill Cemetery
    • James E Day Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James E Day Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The James E Day Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James E Day Cemetery
    • City Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The City Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the City Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Old Lick Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Lick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Lick Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Lick Cemetery
      • Springwood Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Springwood Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springwood Cemetery
      • Richard Carver Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richard Carver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richard Carver Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richard Carver Cemetery
      • Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
      • Obenchain Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Obenchain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Obenchain Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Obenchain Cemetery
      • Hackett Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hackett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hackett Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hackett Cemetery
      • Tombstone Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tombstone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tombstone Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tombstone Cemetery
      • Cain Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cain Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
      • Muse Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Muse Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muse Cemetery
      • Bellvue Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellvue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bellvue Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellvue Cemetery
      • Campbells Burial Park
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbells Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Campbells Burial Park is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbells Burial Park
      • Emanuel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emanuel Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emanuel Cemetery
      • Beth Israel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beth Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beth Israel Cemetery is located in Roanoke City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beth Israel Cemetery
      • Cocke Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cocke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cocke Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cocke 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 Williams Memorial Park:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1479890  (Williams Memorial Park)
      • Note: GNIS record #1479890 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: Roanoke
      • County: Roanoke (city)         Elev: 329
      • Location given for GNIS #1479890 (Williams Memorial Park)

    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>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Williams Memorial Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2910, Longitude: -79.9992       In this case, the coordinates for the Williams Memorial Park have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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.




 

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