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A visit to the Independence Cemetery ...

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 Independence Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.9078°   (38° 54' 28")

Lon:   -81.6757°   (-81° 40' 32")

The Independence Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Ripley. Ripley lies just to the south southwest of the Independence Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Independence Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rankin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rankin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rankin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rankin Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Hurd Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hurd Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Kent Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kent Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kent Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Hawk Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawk Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hawk Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Beckwith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beckwith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beckwith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beckwith Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Slaven Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slaven Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Slaven Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Lathem Ridge Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lathem Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lathem Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lathem Ridge Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Duncan Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duncan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duncan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duncan Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Curry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Curry Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Meadowdale Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadowdale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadowdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Meadowdale Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Staats Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Staats Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Staats Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Staats Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Springston Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Springston Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Flinn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flinn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flinn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flinn Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Derenburger Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Derenburger Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Derenburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Derenburger Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Bicknell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bicknell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bicknell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bicknell Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Boyce Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyce Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boyce Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Redbush Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redbush Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redbush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Redbush Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Slaven Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slaven Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slaven Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Independence Cemetery.

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

  • Sandyville
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Wilding
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilding
    • Wilding is located in Jackson County
  • Odaville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odaville
    • Odaville is located in Jackson County
  • Meadowdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Meadowdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowdale
    • Meadowdale is located in Jackson County
  • Flatwoods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
    • Flatwoods is located in Jackson County
  • Ravenswood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Ripley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Hereford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hereford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hereford
    • Hereford is located in Jackson County
  • Medina
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Medina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
    • Medina is located in Jackson County
  • Liverpool
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverpool
    • Liverpool is located in Jackson County
  • Garfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Garfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
    • Garfield is located in Jackson County
  • Sherman
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
    • Sherman is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Angerona
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Angerona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angerona
      • Angerona is located in Jackson County
    • Skull Run
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Skull Run. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County
    • Browning ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browning have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browning
      • Browning is located in Jackson County
    • Portland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Willowdale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willowdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Jackson County
    • Willow Grove ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Jackson County
    • Millwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Millwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millwood
      • Millwood is located in Jackson County
    • Huntsville ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
      • Huntsville is located in Jackson County
    • Fairplain
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairplain. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplain
      • Fairplain is located in Jackson County
    • Peewee
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peewee
      • Peewee is located in Wirt County
    • Spiller
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spiller
      • Spiller is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Statts Mills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Statts Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statts Mills
      • Statts Mills is located in Jackson County
    • Windy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy
      • Windy is located in Wirt County

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 Independence Cemetery. The following communities are located in Jackson County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2586189  (Independence Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2586189 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: Sandyville
    • County: Jackson
    • Location given for GNIS #2586189 (Independence Cemetery)

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 Jackson, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Independence Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9078, Longitude: -81.6757       In this case, the coordinates for the Independence Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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