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A visit to the Cottrell Cemetery ...


The location of the Cottrell 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 Cottrell Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.0023°   (35° 0' 8")

Lon:   -87.3084°   (-87° 18' 30")

The Cottrell Cemetery is located in Lawrence County<2>.

The county seat for Lawrence County is located in Lawrenceburg. Lawrenceburg lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the north of the Cottrell Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Cottrell Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Lawrence 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 Cottrell 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Cottrell Cemetery.

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

    • Lexington
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Bethel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
      • Bethel is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Appleton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Appleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appleton
      • Appleton is located in Lawrence County
    • Anderson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 268 people
    • Corum ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corum
      • Corum is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Slabtown ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slabtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
      • Slabtown is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Arkdell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arkdell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkdell
      • Arkdell is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Comer
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comer
      • Comer is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Cedar Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
      • Cedar Hill is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Rascal Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rascal Town
      • Rascal Town is located in Lawrence County
    • Belew ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belew have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belew
      • Belew is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Lester
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester
      • Lester is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 134 people
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Estep ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estep have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estep
        • Estep is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Minor Hill
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor Hill
        • Minor Hill is located in Giles County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 533 people
      • Busby
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busby
        • Busby is located in Lawrence County
      • Loretto
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loretto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
        • Loretto is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,781 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loretto <4>
      • Fall River
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
        • Fall River is located in Lawrence County
      • Elgin
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elgin
        • Elgin is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Confluence
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Confluence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confluence
        • Confluence is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Clifton ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
        • Clifton is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Saint Joseph
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Joseph have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
        • Saint Joseph is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 824 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Joseph <4>
      • Rogersville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
        • Rogersville is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,293 people
        • Former name for Rogersville:
        • Rodgersville
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogersville <4>
      • Cairo
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cairo
        • Cairo is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Stella
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
        • Stella is located in Giles County
      • Green Hill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
        • Green Hill is located in Lauderdale County (AL)

    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 Cottrell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lawrence County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Cottrell Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Stevens Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stevens Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevens Cemetery
    • Five Points Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Five Points Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Five Points Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Five Points Cemetery
    • Second Creek Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Second Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Second Creek Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Second Creek Cemetery
    • Portertown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portertown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Portertown Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portertown Cemetery
    • St. Truitt Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Truitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Truitt Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Truitt Cemetery
    • Shelton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shelton Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelton Cemetery
    • Home Sweet Home Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Home Sweet Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Home Sweet Home Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Home Sweet Home Cemetery
    • Peppertown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peppertown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peppertown Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peppertown Cemetery
    • Moore Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Harmon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harmon Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmon Cemetery
    • Hammond Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hammond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hammond Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hammond Cemetery
    • Dobbins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dobbins Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobbins Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Freeman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Freeman Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
      • Gibbins Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gibbins Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibbins Cemetery
      • Sexton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sexton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sexton Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sexton Cemetery
      • Liberty Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liberty Grove Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Grove Cemetery
      • Pettus Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pettus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pettus Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pettus Cemetery
      • Mitchell Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Union Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Limestone County (AL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hill Cemetery
      • Oxford Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oxford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oxford Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oxford Cemetery
      • Noblit Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noblit Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Noblit Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noblit Cemetery
      • Richardson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson 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 Cottrell Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1306134  (Cottrell Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1306134 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: Bonnertown
      • County: Lawrence         Elev: 246
      • Location given for GNIS #1306134 (Cottrell Cemetery)

    The official website for Lawrence County: www.co.lawrence.tn.us/

    The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 Tennessee's counties, including Lawrence, 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 things 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 Cottrell Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.0023, Longitude: -87.3084       In this case, the coordinates for the Cottrell 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.









 

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