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A visit to the Willis Gap Cemetery ...


The location of the Willis Gap 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 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)

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 .

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 Willis Gap Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Patrick 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 Willis Gap 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 20 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 <4>
    • 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: 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
    • 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)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Airy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Airy
      • Mount Airy is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,175 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Airy <4>
    • 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: 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
    • 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   (8 more) ...
      • Albion
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • 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)
      • 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 <4>
      • 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)
      • 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 <4>

    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.

    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.<5>

    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)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
    • Ararat Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ararat Cemetery
    • Mt. Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    • Flat Ridge Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flat Ridge Cemetery
    • State Line Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Line Cemetery
    • State Line Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Line Cemetery
    • Pedigo Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pedigo Cemetery
    • Hunters Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunters Chapel Cemetery
    • Doe Run Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doe Run Cemetery
    • Willow Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Hill Cemetery
    • Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tolbert - Westmoreland Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Puckett Memorial Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Puckett Memorial Cemetery
      • McMillian Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMillian Cemetery
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Guynn Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guynn Cemetery
      • Crooked Oak Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crooked Oak Cemetery
      • Thomas Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Thomas Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Cana Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cana Cemetery
      • Epworth Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Epworth Cemetery
      • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Ararat Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ararat Cemetery
      • Groundhog Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Groundhog Hill Cemetery
      • Bowman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Bowman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Rome Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rome Cemetery
      • Bluemont Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bluemont 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 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 '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 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'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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