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A visit to the Cross Cemetery ...


The location of the Cross Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Cross Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.6984°   (39° 41' 54")

Lon:   -80.2992°   (-80° 17' 57")

The Cross Cemetery is located in Monongalia County<2>.

The county seat for Monongalia County is located in Morgantown. Morgantown lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Cross Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Cross Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Monongalia 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 Cross 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Cross Cemetery.

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

    • Wana
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Wadestown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadestown
      • Wadestown is located in Monongalia County
    • Miracle Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle Run
      • Miracle Run is located in Monongalia County
    • Jollytown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jollytown
      • Jollytown is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Maple
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Monongalia County
    • Blacksville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blacksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blacksville
      • Blacksville is located in Monongalia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Saint Cloud
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Cloud have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Cloud
      • Saint Cloud is located in Monongalia County
    • Ashtree
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashtree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashtree
      • Ashtree is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Fairview
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Marion County
      • Estimated population in 2021: 373 people
    • Sandy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
      • Sandy is located in Monongalia County
    • Spraggs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spraggs
      • Spraggs is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Bluff
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff
      • Bluff is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • New Freeport
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Freeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Freeport
        • New Freeport is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Round Bottom
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bottom
        • Round Bottom is located in Wetzel County
      • Hundred
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hundred have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hundred
        • Hundred is located in Wetzel County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hundred <4>
      • Gump
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gump
        • Gump is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Hagans
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagans
        • Hagans is located in Monongalia County
      • Holbrook
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holbrook
        • Holbrook is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Mannington
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Grant Town
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant Town
        • Grant Town is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 590 people
      • Hoodsville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoodsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoodsville
        • Hoodsville is located in Marion County
      • Aleppo
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Littleton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
        • Littleton is located in Wetzel County
      • Anthem
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthem
        • Anthem is located in Wetzel County
      • Farmington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Cassville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
        • Cassville is located in Monongalia County
      • Mount Morris
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Kirby
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby
        • Kirby is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Rogersville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
        • Rogersville is located in Greene County (PA)

    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 Cross Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Monongalia County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Cross Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Core Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Core Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Core Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Core Cemetery
    • Cumberledge Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cumberledge Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberledge Cemetery
    • Wiley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wiley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wiley Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wiley Cemetery
    • Eakin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eakin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eakin Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eakin Cemetery
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 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 Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • New Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Miracle Run Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miracle Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miracle Run Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miracle Run Cemetery
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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 Monongalia County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Freeland Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Freeland Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeland Cemetery
    • Dye Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dye Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dye Cemetery
    • Pine Bank Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Bank Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Bank Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Bank Cemetery
    • Old Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Woodruff Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodruff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodruff Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodruff Cemetery
      • White Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • Tennant Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tennant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tennant Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tennant Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Lantz Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lantz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lantz Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lantz Cemetery
      • Morris Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morris Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Cemetery
      • Fordyce Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fordyce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fordyce Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fordyce Cemetery
      • Garrison Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garrison Cemetery is located in Greene County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrison Cemetery
      • Haught Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haught Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Haught Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haught Cemetery
      • Piles Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Piles Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piles Cemetery
      • Conner Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Conner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Conner Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Conner Cemetery
      • Chisler Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chisler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chisler Cemetery is located in Monongalia County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chisler Cemetery
      • Lemley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)

    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 Cross Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1537865  (Cross Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1537865 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: Wadestown
      • County: Monongalia         Elev: 414
      • Location given for GNIS #1537865 (Cross Cemetery)

    The official website for Monongalia County: www.co.monongalia.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 Monongalia, 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 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 Cross Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6984, Longitude: -80.2992       In this case, the coordinates for the Cross 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.
    <6>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.




 

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