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A visit to the Van Meter Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Van Meter Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Van Meter Cemetery:

39.4840, -78.7997

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

The Van Meter Cemetery is located in Mineral County<2>.

The county seat for Mineral County is located in Keyser. Keyser lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Van Meter Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Van Meter Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Van Meter Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Reece Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Reece Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reece Cemetery
  • Rice Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Rice Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice Cemetery
  • Eusiva Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Eusiva Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eusiva Cemetery
  • Frankfort Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Frankfort Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankfort Cemetery
  • Inkeep Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Inkeep Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inkeep Cemetery
  • Dayton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Dayton Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton Cemetery
  • Culp Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Culp Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Culp Cemetery
  • Mineral Baptist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Long Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Long Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Cemetery
  • Reeves Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Reeves Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeves Cemetery
  • Headsville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Headsville Cemetery is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headsville Cemetery
  • Ilechiter Monnett Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Hutson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Hutson Cemetery is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutson Cemetery
      • The Hutson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cresap Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2405526 <5>
    • Mead Chapel Biser Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Greenwall Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Greenwall Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwall Cemetery
    • Waxler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Waxler Cemetery is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxler Cemetery
    • Gerstell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Gerstell Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerstell Cemetery
    • Umstot Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Umstot Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Umstot Cemetery
    • Hardy Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hardy Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy Cemetery
    • Abe Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)

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 Van Meter Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Van Meter Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Fort Ashby
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Short Gap
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Short Gap is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short Gap
  • Ritters
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Ritters is located in Hampshire County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritters
  • Rawlings
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Headsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Headsville is located in Mineral County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headsville
  • Pinto
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Pinto is located in Allegany County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinto
  • Springfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Frost ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Frost is located in Allegany County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
  • Cresaptown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Wapocomo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Wapocomo is located in Hampshire County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wapocomo
  • Donaldson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Donaldson is located in Hampshire County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldson
  • Spring Gap
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Spring Gap is located in Allegany County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Gap
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Brady
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Brady is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brady
    • Vance
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Vance is located in Hampshire County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vance
    • Cedar Cliff
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Cedar Cliff is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cliff
    • Romney
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Romney is located in Hampshire County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romney
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,680 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Romney <6>
    • Three Churches
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Three Churches is located in Hampshire County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Churches
    • Wiley Ford
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Keyser
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Points
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Points is located in Hampshire County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Points
    • Loarville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Loarville is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loarville
    • Oldtown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Carpendale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Carpendale is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpendale
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
    • Midland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Midland is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Gilmore
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Gilmore is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilmore

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 Van Meter Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mineral County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Keyser
    • Keyser lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Van Meter Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Keyser.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keyser
  • Romney
    • Romney lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Van Meter Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Romney.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romney

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Van Meter Cemetery: