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A visit to the Penbrock Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Penbrock Cemetery ...

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

47.3743, -122.4251

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

The Penbrock Cemetery is located in King County<2>.

The county seat for King County is located in Seattle. Seattle lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Penbrock Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Penbrock Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Penbrock Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Episcopal Church Of The Holy Spirit Memory Garden
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Gig Harbor Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • The Gig Harbor Cemetery is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gig Harbor Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gig Harbor Cemetery is located outside and to the north of Gig Harbor.
    • The Gig Harbor Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cresent Valley Cemetery
  • St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • The St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery
    • The St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. Patricks Cemetery
    • White River Cemetery
  • Haven of Rest Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • The Haven of Rest Cemetery is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven of Rest Cemetery
    • Former name for Haven of Rest Cemetery:
    • Perkins Cemetery
  • Gethsemane Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • The Gethsemane Cemetery is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gethsemane Cemetery
  • Washington Memorial Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Fraola Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • The Fraola Cemetery is located in Kitsap County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraola Cemetery
  • Artondale Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • The Artondale Cemetery is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artondale Cemetery
  • Puyallup Tribal Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • The Puyallup Tribal Cemetery is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puyallup Tribal Cemetery
    • The Puyallup Tribal Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cushman Cemetery
    • Indian Mission Cemetery
    • Puyallup Indian Cemetery
  • Georges Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • The Georges Cemetery is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georges Cemetery
  • Auburn Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • The Auburn Cemetery is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn Cemetery
  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Saar Pioneer Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • The Saar Pioneer Cemetery is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saar Pioneer Cemetery
    • Riverton Crest Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Highview Recreational Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Sedgwick Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • The Sedgwick Cemetery is located in Kitsap County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedgwick Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sedgwick Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the east of East Port Orchard.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #77043 <5>
    • Rosedale Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • The Rosedale Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Cemetery
    • Cromwell Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Cromwell Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cromwell Cemetery
      • The Cromwell Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hales Passage Cemetery
      • Hales Passage Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2259125 <5>
    • Oakwood Hill Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • The Oakwood Hill Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Hill Cemetery
      • The Oakwood Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Oak Wood Cemetery
      • Oak Wood Hill Cemetery
      • Oakwood Cemetery
      • Prairie Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1996538 <5>
    • Tacoma Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • The Tacoma Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacoma Cemetery
      • The Tacoma Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Oaklawn Cemetery
      • Old Tacoma Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #77080 <5>
    • Pauper Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • The Pauper Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pauper Cemetery
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Forest Lawn Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Seattle.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #76806 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Penbrock Cemetery.

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

  • Magnolia Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Magnolia Beach is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Beach
  • Dash Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Dash Point is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dash Point
  • Tahlequah
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Tahlequah is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tahlequah
  • Buenna
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Buenna is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buenna
  • Zenith
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Zenith is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zenith
  • Vashon
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Redondo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Redondo is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redondo
  • Woodmont Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Woodmont Beach is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodmont Beach
  • Des Moines
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • North Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • North Hill is located in King County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hill
  • Normandy Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Ruston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Ruston is located in Pierce County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruston
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Northeast Tacoma
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Northeast Tacoma is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northeast Tacoma
    • Federal Way
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Star Lake
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Star Lake is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Lake
    • Olalla
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • SeaTac
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Burien
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Seahurst
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Seahurst is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seahurst
    • Gig Harbor
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Tacoma
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Riverton Heights
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Riverton Heights is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverton Heights
    • Vashon Heights
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Vashon Heights is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vashon Heights
    • Gardenville ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Gardenville is located in Pierce County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
    • Milton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Kent
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Kent is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 130,676 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kent <6>
    • Orillia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Orillia is located in King County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orillia
    • Riverton-Boulevard Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)

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 Penbrock Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in King County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Penbrock 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 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 Penbrock Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Washington:
  • Pages specific to King County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Penbrock Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1507363  (Penbrock Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1507363 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: King
      • Est. Elev: 112 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Tacoma North
      • Location given for Penbrock Cemetery:
      • Lat: 47.3742654     Lon: -122.4251257
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Washington's counties, including King, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Penbrock Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.
    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.