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A visit to the Zion Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Zion Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Zion Cemetery (FG ID #52768)

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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.8322°   (36° 49' 55")

Lon:   -77.6398°   (-77° 38' 23")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Greensville County<2>.

The county seat for Greensville County is located in Emporia. Emporia lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Emmanuel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
  • Grace Anglican Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Raney Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Raney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Raney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Raney Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Greensville County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Greensville County
  • Cowie Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Concord Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Concord Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • New Hope Zion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Hope Zion Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
  • Trisvan Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trisvan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trisvan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trisvan Cemetery is located in Sussex County
  • Rideout Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rideout Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rideout Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rideout Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Bolster Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolster Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bolster Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Abernathy Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abernathy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abernathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Abernathy Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Cut Banks Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cut Banks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cut Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cut Banks Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Olive Branch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
    • Barnes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Mayes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mayes Cemetery is located in Sussex County
    • Carraway Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carraway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carraway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carraway Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Barner Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barner Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Wells Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Madison Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Madison Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Madison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Madison Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Abernathy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abernathy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abernathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Abernathy Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
    • Perkinson Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkinson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perkinson Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
    • Bowen Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowen Cemetery is located in Greensville County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Greensville County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Greensville County
    • Grigg Family Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grigg Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grigg Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grigg Family Cemetery is located in Greensville County
    • Galusha Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galusha Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galusha Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Galusha Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Callaville
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Totaro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Totaro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Totaro
    • Totaro is located in Brunswick County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Totaro
    • From the Zion Cemetery to Totaro
  • Radium
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Radium. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radium
    • Radium is located in Greensville County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Radium
    • From the Zion Cemetery to Radium
  • Edgerton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Jarratt
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • White City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Emporia
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • McKenney
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Lawrenceville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Ante
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ante. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ante
    • Ante is located in Brunswick County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ante
    • From the Zion Cemetery to Ante
  • Laird ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laird have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laird
    • Laird is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Grizzard
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Henry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Waldemar ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldemar have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldemar
      • Waldemar is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Borthwick ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borthwick have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borthwick
      • Borthwick is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Powellton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Alberta
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
    • Ezell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Stony Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Creek
      • Stony Creek is located in Sussex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stony Creek <7>
    • Skippers
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Adams Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Oldenplace ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldenplace have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldenplace
      • Oldenplace is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Claresville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)

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 Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Greensville County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Zion 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 Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1501045  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1501045 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: Smoky Ordinary
    • County: Greensville         Elev: 91
    • Location given for GNIS #1501045 (Zion Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #52768

The official website for Greensville County: www.greensvillecountyva.gov/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Greensville, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8322, Longitude: -77.6398    
<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 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.
<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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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