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A visit to the Watkins 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 Watkins Cemetery ...

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

39.3284, -79.7098

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

The Watkins Cemetery is located in Preston County<2>.

The county seat for Preston County is located in Kingwood. Kingwood lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north of the Watkins Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Watkins Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Knotts Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Knotts Family Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knotts Family Cemetery
  • Sanders Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Sanders Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Cemetery
  • Mountain View Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View Cemetery
  • Red Oak Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Red Oak Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Oak Cemetery
  • Nazareth Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Nazareth Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nazareth Cemetery
  • Bolyard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Bolyard Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolyard Cemetery
  • Deakins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Deakins Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deakins Cemetery
  • Riverview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Riverview Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Cemetery
  • Cobun Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Cobun Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobun Cemetery
  • West Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The West Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Cemetery
  • Denver Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Denver Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denver Cemetery
  • Blackwood Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The Blackwood Cemetery is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwood Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Limestone Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Limestone Cemetery is located in Tucker County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Cemetery
    • Belleview Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Belleview Cemetery is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleview Cemetery
    • Miller Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
    • Howesville UMC Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Beachy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Beachy Cemetery is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beachy Cemetery
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
    • Pratt Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • The Pratt Cemetery is located in Preston County
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    • Concord Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Preston County
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    • Fairview Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Tucker County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Cemetery

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 Watkins Cemetery.

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

  • Macomber
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Macomber is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macomber
  • Rowlesburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Tunnelton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Sell
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Sell is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sell
  • Salt Lick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Salt Lick is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salt Lick
  • Heathers Run
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Heathers Run is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathers Run
  • Aurora
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Carmel
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Carmel is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmel
  • Newburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Independence
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Independence is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
  • Kingwood
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Threefork Bridge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Threefork Bridge is located in Preston County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threefork Bridge
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Kasson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Kasson is located in Barbour County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kasson
    • Horse Shoe Run
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Horse Shoe Run is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Shoe Run
    • Albright
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Valley Furnace
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Valley Furnace is located in Barbour County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Furnace
    • Arthurdale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Terra Alta
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Thornton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Thornton is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornton
    • Reedsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Red House
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Red House is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red House
    • Hutton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Hutton is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutton
    • Gladesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Gladesville is located in Preston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesville
    • Knottsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Knottsville is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knottsville
    • Sandy ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Sandy is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy

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 Watkins Cemetery. The following communities are located in Preston County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Watkins Cemetery: