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A visit to the Stover Cemetery ...


The location of the Stover 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 Stover Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.9771°   (37° 58' 37")

Lon:   -81.2934°   (-81° 17' 36")

The Stover Cemetery is located in Fayette County<2>.

The county seat for Fayette County is located in Fayetteville. Fayetteville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Stover 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 helpful 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 Stover Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Fayette 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 Stover 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 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Stover Cemetery.

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

    • Roseville ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
      • Roseville is located in Fayette County
    • Pax
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pax
      • Pax is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
    • Wriston
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wriston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wriston
      • Wriston is located in Fayette County
    • McDunn
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDunn
      • McDunn is located in Fayette County
    • Carbon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon
      • Carbon is located in Kanawha County
    • Elkridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge
      • Elkridge is located in Fayette County
    • Whipple
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whipple
      • Whipple is located in Fayette County
    • Oak Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      • Oak Hill is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,028 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Hill <4>
    • Powellton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powellton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellton
      • Powellton is located in Fayette County
    • Kilsyth
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilsyth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilsyth
      • Kilsyth is located in Fayette County
    • White Oak Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak Junction
      • White Oak Junction is located in Fayette County
    • Redstar
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redstar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redstar
      • Redstar is located in Fayette County
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Harvey
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey
        • Harvey is located in Fayette County
      • Dempsey
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dempsey
        • Dempsey is located in Fayette County
      • Dorothy
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorothy
        • Dorothy is located in Raleigh County
      • Bradley
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradley
        • Bradley is located in Raleigh County
      • Mount Hope
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hope
        • Mount Hope is located in Fayette County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,259 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Hope <4>
      • Acme
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acme
        • Acme is located in Kanawha County
      • Sweeneyburg
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweeneyburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweeneyburg
        • Sweeneyburg is located in Raleigh County
      • Prosperity
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prosperity
        • Prosperity is located in Raleigh County
      • Falls View
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls View
        • Falls View is located in Fayette County
      • Kimberly
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberly
        • Kimberly is located in Fayette County
      • Newlyn ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newlyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newlyn
        • Newlyn is located in Fayette County
      • Thurmond
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Concho
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concho have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concho
        • Concho is located in Fayette County
      • Fayetteville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Beckwith
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Cotton Hill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Hill
        • Cotton Hill is located in Fayette County
      • Mount Carbon
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Carbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Carbon
        • Mount Carbon is located in Fayette County
      • Eskdale
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eskdale
        • Eskdale is located in Kanawha 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 Stover Cemetery. The following communities are located in Fayette County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Stover Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Lively Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lively Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lively Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lively Cemetery
    • Ellison Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
    • Holly Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Cemetery
    • Powers Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Powers Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powers Cemetery
    • Tyree Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tyree Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyree Cemetery
    • Wriston Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wriston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wriston Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wriston Cemetery
    • Stover Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stover Cemetery is located in Raleigh County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stover Cemetery
    • Lively Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lively Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lively Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lively Cemetery
    • Cottle Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Meadow Haven Memorial Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadow Haven Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meadow Haven Memorial Park is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadow Haven Memorial Park
    • Artie Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Artie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Artie Cemetery is located in Raleigh County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Artie Cemetery
    • Moles Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moles Cemetery is located in Raleigh County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moles Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Hodge Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hodge Cemetery is located in Raleigh County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodge Cemetery
      • Ewing Fork Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ewing Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ewing Fork Cemetery is located in Raleigh County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Fork Cemetery
      • Lafferty Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafferty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lafferty Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafferty Cemetery
      • Sutphin Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutphin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sutphin Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutphin Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Davis Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davis Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Peters Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peters Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Cemetery
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Fayette County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson 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 Stover Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1547533  (Stover Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1547533 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: Pax
      • County: Fayette         Elev: 435
      • Location given for GNIS #1547533 (Stover 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 Fayette, 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 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 Stover Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9771, Longitude: -81.2934       In this case, the coordinates for the Stover 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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