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A visit to the Willis Gap Cemetery ...

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 Willis Gap Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Willis Gap Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   36.5924°   (36° 35' 32")

Lon:   -80.5851°   (-80° 35' 6")

The Willis Gap Cemetery is located in Patrick County<2>.

The county seat for Patrick County is located in Stuart. Stuart lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the east of the Willis Gap Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Willis Gap Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Ararat Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ararat Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ararat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ararat Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Bethel Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Flat Ridge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flat Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flat Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Flat Ridge Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • State Line Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Line Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The State Line Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • State Line Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Line Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The State Line Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Pedigo Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pedigo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pedigo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pedigo Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Hunters Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunters Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunters Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hunters Chapel Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Doe Run Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doe Run Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doe Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Doe Run Cemetery is located in Patrick County
  • Willow Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willow Hill Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery is located in Carroll County
  • Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Salem Cemetery is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Puckett Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Puckett Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Puckett Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Puckett Memorial Cemetery is located in Patrick County
    • McMillian Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMillian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMillian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McMillian Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Guynn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guynn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guynn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Guynn Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Crooked Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crooked Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crooked Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crooked Oak Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Cana Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cana Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cana Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Epworth Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Epworth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Epworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Epworth Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Ararat Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ararat Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ararat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ararat Cemetery is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Groundhog Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Groundhog Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Groundhog Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Groundhog Hill Cemetery is located in Patrick County
    • Bowman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowman Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Bowman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowman Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Rome Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rome Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rome Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rome Cemetery is located in Carroll County
    • Bluemont Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bluemont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bluemont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bluemont Cemetery is located in Patrick County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Willis Gap Cemetery.

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

  • Ararat
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Cana
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • 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 <5>
  • Flat Rock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
    • Flat Rock is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Gladesboro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gladesboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesboro
    • Gladesboro is located in Carroll County
  • Toast
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toast
    • Toast is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Mount Airy
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Carters Mill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Mill
    • Carters Mill is located in Patrick County
  • Sheltontown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheltontown
    • Sheltontown is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Mount Herman
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Herman
    • Mount Herman is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Nester
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nester
    • Nester is located in Carroll County
  • Fancy Gap
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Holly Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
    • Holly Springs is located in Surry County (NC)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Albion
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Albion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Lambsburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Red Brush
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Brush
      • Red Brush is located in Surry County (NC)
    • White Plains
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
      • White Plains is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Drenn
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Drenn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drenn
      • Drenn is located in Carroll County
    • Westfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westfield
      • Westfield is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westfield <5>
    • Pike City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike City
      • Pike City is located in Carroll County
    • Round Peak
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Peak
      • Round Peak is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Flat Shoals ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Shoals
      • Flat Shoals is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Ararat
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ararat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ararat
      • Ararat is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ararat <5>

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 Willis Gap Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Patrick County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Willis Gap Cemetery:

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 Willis Gap Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1498015  (Willis Gap Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1498015 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: Mount Airy North
    • County: Patrick         Elev: 421
    • Location given for GNIS #1498015 (Willis Gap Cemetery)

The official website for Patrick County: www.co.patrick.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 Patrick, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Willis Gap Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5924, Longitude: -80.5851       In this case, the coordinates for the Willis Gap Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.




 

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