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A visit to the Leon Cemetery ...


The location of the Leon 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 Leon Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.7470°   (38° 44' 49")

Lon:   -81.9579°   (-81° 57' 28")

The Leon Cemetery is located in Mason County<2>.

The county seat for Mason County is located in Point Pleasant. Point Pleasant lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Leon Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start 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 Leon Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Mason County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Leon Cemetery.

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

    • Leon
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Southside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southside
      • Southside is located in Mason County
    • Arbuckle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbuckle
      • Arbuckle is located in Mason County
    • Grimms Landing
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grimms Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grimms Landing
      • Grimms Landing is located in Mason County
    • Baden
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baden
      • Baden is located in Mason County
    • Fivemile
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fivemile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fivemile
      • Fivemile is located in Mason County
    • Flatrock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatrock
      • Flatrock is located in Mason County
    • Pliny
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pliny
      • Pliny is located in Putnam County
    • Buffalo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Indian Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Putnam County
    • Angerona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angerona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angerona
      • Angerona is located in Jackson County
    • Letart Falls
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart Falls
      • Letart Falls is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Letart
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart
        • Letart is located in Mason County
      • Plants
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plants have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plants
        • Plants is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Point Pleasant
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
        • Point Pleasant is located in Mason County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,017 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Point Pleasant <4>
      • Henderson
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
        • Henderson is located in Mason County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henderson <4>
      • Hogsett
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hogsett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogsett
        • Hogsett is located in Mason County
      • Apple Grove
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
        • Apple Grove is located in Mason County
      • Fraziers Bottom
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraziers Bottom
        • Fraziers Bottom is located in Putnam County
      • Eureka
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
        • Eureka is located in Gallia County (OH)
      • Bladen
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bladen
        • Bladen is located in Gallia County (OH)
      • Sassafras
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
        • Sassafras is located in Mason County
      • Upland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upland
        • Upland is located in Mason County
      • Midway
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
        • Midway is located in Putnam County
      • Flatwoods
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
        • Flatwoods is located in Jackson County
      • Gallipolis
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)

    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 Leon Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mason County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Leon Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Greenlee Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlee Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlee Cemetery
    • Arbuckle Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arbuckle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arbuckle Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arbuckle Cemetery
    • Jenkins Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Yauger Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yauger Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yauger Church Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yauger Church Cemetery
    • Beech Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beech Hill Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Hill Cemetery
    • Douglas Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Douglas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Douglas Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Douglas Cemetery
    • Kimberling Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kimberling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kimberling Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kimberling Cemetery
    • Greenlee Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlee Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlee Cemetery
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
    • Van Sickle Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Van Sickle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Van Sickle Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Van Sickle Cemetery
    • Williamson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Mason County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Promise Land Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Promise Land Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Promise Land Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Promise Land Cemetery
      • Smith Church Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith Church Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Church Cemetery
      • Salem Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Baden Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baden Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baden Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Eddy Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eddy Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Eddy Chapel Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eddy Chapel Cemetery
      • Brighton Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brighton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brighton Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brighton Cemetery
      • Hambrick Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hambrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hambrick Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hambrick Cemetery
      • Tucker Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
      • Craig Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Craig Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craig Cemetery
      • Kimberling Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kimberling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kimberling Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kimberling Cemetery
      • McDade Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McDade Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDade Cemetery
      • Taber Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taber Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taber Cemetery
      • Creston Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Creston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Creston Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Creston Cemetery
      • Baden Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baden Cemetery is located in Mason County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baden 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 Leon Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1678898  (Leon Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1678898 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: Robertsburg
      • County: Mason         Elev: 213
      • Location given for GNIS #1678898 (Leon 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 Mason, 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 Leon Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7470, Longitude: -81.9579       In this case, the coordinates for the Leon 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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