Cemeteries in Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Private Cemeteries in Big Stone Gap, Virginia often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Big Stone Gap, Virginia are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Big Stone Gap, Virginia are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Big Stone Gap, Virginia , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Big Stone Gap, Virginia .

Our database contains records of burials from 15 cemeteries.

Big Stone Gap is a town in Virginia with a population of 5,280. Big Stone Gap is in Wise County. Living in Big Stone Gap offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Big Stone Gap and residents tend to lean conservative.

The town of Big Stone Gap was originally called Three Forks because three forks of the Powell River came together here. Later it was called Mineral City, because of the rich mineral deposits. In 1888, the town officially became known as Big Stone Gap, which was an important center for coal and iron development.

There are 15.17 miles from Pennington Gap to Big Stone Gap in northeast direction and 17 miles (27.36 kilometers) by car, following the US-58 Alternate and US-421 route. Pennington Gap and Big Stone Gap are 20 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

The town of Big Stone Gap was originally called Three Forks because three forks of the Powell River came together here. Later it was called Mineral City, because of the rich mineral deposits. In 1888, the town officially became known as Big Stone Gap, which was an important center for coal and iron development.