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A visit to the Baker Cemetery ...


The location of the Baker 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 Baker Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.1209°   (38° 7' 15")

Lon:   -82.1849°   (-82° 11' 5")

The Baker Cemetery is located in Lincoln County<2>.

The county seat for Lincoln County is located in Hamlin. Hamlin lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Baker Cemetery .

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 professional and volunteer 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 Baker Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Lincoln 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 Baker 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Baker Cemetery.

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

    • Wewanta
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wewanta
      • Wewanta is located in Lincoln County
    • Cove Gap
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Gap
      • Cove Gap is located in Wayne County
    • Harts
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harts
      • Harts is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harts <4>
    • Nestlow
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nestlow
      • Nestlow is located in Wayne County
    • Palermo
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palermo
      • Palermo is located in Lincoln County
    • Myra
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myra
      • Myra is located in Lincoln County
    • Sheridan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
      • Sheridan is located in Lincoln County
    • Big Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Creek
      • Big Creek is located in Logan County
    • Hamlin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • West Hamlin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Hamlin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Hamlin
      • West Hamlin is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 689 people
    • Banco
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banco
      • Banco is located in Logan County
    • Armilda
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armilda
      • Armilda is located in Wayne County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Doane
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doane
        • Doane is located in Wayne County
      • Wilsondale
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsondale
        • Wilsondale is located in Wayne County
      • Whirlwind
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whirlwind have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whirlwind
        • Whirlwind is located in Logan County
      • Chapmanville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Layville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Layville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layville
        • Layville is located in Boone County
      • Yawkey
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yawkey
        • Yawkey is located in Lincoln County
      • Dunlow
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlow
        • Dunlow is located in Wayne County
      • Morrisvale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisvale
        • Morrisvale is located in Boone County
      • Alkol
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alkol
        • Alkol is located in Lincoln County
      • Manila
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manila have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
        • Manila is located in Boone County
      • Dodson Junction
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodson Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson Junction
        • Dodson Junction is located in Boone County
      • Woodville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
        • Woodville is located in Boone County
      • Portersville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portersville
        • Portersville is located in Lincoln County
      • Wayne
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne
        • Wayne is located in Wayne County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,559 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wayne <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 Baker Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lincoln County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Hamlin
      • Hamlin lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Baker Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hamlin.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlin
    • Wayne
      • Wayne lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Baker Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Wayne.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Baker Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Saunders Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saunders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saunders Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saunders Cemetery
    • Peyton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peyton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peyton Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peyton Cemetery
    • Works Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Works Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Works Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Works Cemetery
    • Murphy Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Cemetery
    • Dean Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dean Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dean Cemetery
    • Brewster Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brewster Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewster Cemetery
    • Lunsard Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lunsard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lunsard Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lunsard Cemetery
    • Peyton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peyton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peyton Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peyton Cemetery
    • McCallister Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCallister Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCallister Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCallister Cemetery
    • Adkins Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
    • Bear Knob Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bear Knob Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bear Knob Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Knob Cemetery
    • Adkins Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Dyer Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dyer Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dyer Cemetery
      • McCoy Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCoy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McCoy Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCoy Cemetery
      • Sias Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sias Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sias Cemetery
      • Nelson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nelson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nelson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nelson Cemetery
      • Arnold Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arnold Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
      • Wellman Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wellman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wellman Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wellman Cemetery
      • Hager Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hager Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hager Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hager Cemetery
      • Payne Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Payne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Payne Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Payne Cemetery
      • McComas Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McComas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McComas Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McComas Cemetery
      • Hampton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hampton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hampton Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton 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 Baker Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1741590  (Baker Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1741590 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: Ranger
      • County: Lincoln         Elev: 206
      • Location given for GNIS #1741590 (Baker Cemetery)

    The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.wv.us/

    The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.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 West Virginia's counties, including Lincoln, 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 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 Baker Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1209, Longitude: -82.1849       In this case, the coordinates for the Baker 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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