A visit to the Swann 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 Swann Cemetery ...
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Swann 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 Swann Cemetery
Lat: 38.3626° (38° 21' 45")
Lon: -82.2493° (-82° 14' 57")
The Swann Cemetery is located in Cabell County<2>.
The county seat for Cabell County is located in Huntington. Huntington lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Swann Cemetery .
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Swann Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Swann Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- White Chapel Memorial Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Chapel Memorial Gardens
- The White Chapel Memorial Gardens is located in Cabell County
- The White Chapel Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
- White Chapel Cemetery
- Baylous Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baylous Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baylous Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Baylous Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Porter Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Porter Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Gill Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gill Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Gill Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Enom Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enom Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Enom Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Waugh Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waugh Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Waugh Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Mud River Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mud River Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mud River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mud River Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Blue Sulphur Burial Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Sulphur Burial Park
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Sulphur Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Blue Sulphur Burial Park is located in Cabell County
- Oaklawn Memorial Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaklawn Memorial Park
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaklawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Oaklawn Memorial Park is located in Cabell County
- Morrison Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrison Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Morrison Cemetery is located in Wayne County
- Ross Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ross Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Bias Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bias Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bias Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
- Continue List (8 more) ...
- Johnson Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
- 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 Lincoln County
- Ray Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ray Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
- Love Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Love Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Ridgelawn Memorial Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Mt. Zion Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
- 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 Cabell County
- Chapman Family Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapman Family Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapman Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Chapman Family Cemetery is located in Cabell County
- Forest Memorial Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Memorial Park
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Forest Memorial Park is located in Cabell County
- Maupin Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maupin Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maupin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Maupin Cemetery is located in Cabell County
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Swann Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Swann Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Sarah
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sarah. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarah
- Sarah is located in Cabell County
- Fudges Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fudges Creek
- Fudges Creek is located in Cabell County
- Barboursville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Ona
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Melissa
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melissa
- Melissa is located in Cabell County
- Pea Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pea Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pea Ridge
- Pea Ridge is located in Cabell County
- West Hamlin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- 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
- Portersville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Portersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portersville
- Portersville is located in Lincoln County
- Yates Crossing
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates Crossing
- Yates Crossing is located in Cabell County
- Wilson
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
- Wilson is located in Cabell County
- Milton
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
- Milton is located in Cabell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,523 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <7>
- Sheridan
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
- Sheridan is located in Lincoln County
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Proctorville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Guyandotte
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guyandotte
- Guyandotte is located in Cabell County
- Reid
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reid. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid
- Reid is located in Cabell County
- Hamlin
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Hodges
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodges
- Hodges is located in Cabell County
- Athalia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athalia
- Athalia is located in Lawrence County (OH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
- Huntington
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Culloden
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Culloden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Culloden
- Culloden is located in Cabell County
- Rockwood
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
- Rockwood is located in Lawrence County (OH)
- Myra
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myra
- Myra is located in Lincoln County
- Chesapeake
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake
- Chesapeake is located in Lawrence County (OH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 696 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake <7>
- Nestlow
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nestlow
- Nestlow is located in Wayne County
- Sweetland
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sweetland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetland
- Sweetland is located in Lincoln County
- Hurricane
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
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 Swann Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cabell County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Swann Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Barboursville
- Chesapeake
- Guyandotte
- Hamlin
- Huntington
- Hurricane
- Milton
Websites to help with your research ...
When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Swann Cemetery:
- Pages specific to West Virginia:
- Pages specific to Cabell County:
- Genealogy information for nearby counties:
- Cemetery Information and Directories:
- About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
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 Swann Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #1547794 (Swann Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #1547794 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: West Hamlin
- County: Cabell Elev: 213
- Location given for GNIS #1547794 (Swann Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Cabell County: www.cabellcounty.org/
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 Cabell, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Swann Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3626, Longitude: -82.2493 In this case, the coordinates for the Swann 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> | 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. |
<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. |
<7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |