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A visit to the Pitts Cemetery ...


The location of the Pitts 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 Pitts Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.3665°   (35° 21' 59")

Lon:   -88.3462°   (-88° 20' 46")

The Pitts Cemetery is located in McNairy County<2>.

The county seat for McNairy County is located in Selmer. Selmer lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the southwest of the Pitts Cemetery .

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 Pitts Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to McNairy 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 Pitts 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pitts Cemetery.

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

    • Milledgeville
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
      • Milledgeville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 267 people
    • Sibley
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
      • Sibley is located in Hardin County
    • Enville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enville
      • Enville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
    • Sardis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sardis <4>
    • Saltillo
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
    • Adamsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Crump
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crump
      • Crump is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,459 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crump <4>
    • Cedar Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Henderson County
    • New Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hardin County
    • Reagan
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reagan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reagan
      • Reagan is located in Henderson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reagan <4>
    • Savannah
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Rhodes Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Town
      • Rhodes Town is located in Henderson County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Scotts Hill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jacks Creek
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Dunbar
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbar
        • Dunbar is located in Decatur County
      • Purdy
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
        • Purdy is located in McNairy County
      • Middle Fork
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork
        • Middle Fork is located in Henderson County
      • Stantonville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stantonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stantonville
        • Stantonville is located in McNairy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
      • Finger
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finger
        • Finger is located in McNairy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 288 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finger <4>

    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 Pitts Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McNairy County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Pitts Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Old Salem Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Salem Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Salem Cemetery
    • Milledgeville Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milledgeville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Milledgeville Cemetery is located in McNairy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milledgeville Cemetery
    • Amis Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amis Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amis Cemetery
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
    • Brazelton Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brazelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brazelton Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brazelton Cemetery
    • Morris Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morris Chapel Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Chapel Cemetery
    • Lebanon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lebanon Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Pickens Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pickens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pickens Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pickens Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 McNairy County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Hanna Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hanna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hanna Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanna Cemetery
    • Hurricane Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurricane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hurricane Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurricane Cemetery
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Calvary Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calvary Cemetery is located in McNairy County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Turnbow Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turnbow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turnbow Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turnbow Cemetery
      • Newman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Newman Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newman Cemetery
      • Spring Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Henderson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • The Smith Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Woodlawn Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Hardin Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardin Cemetery is located in McNairy County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin Cemetery
      • Old Union Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Union Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
      • Old Union Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Sweeney Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweeney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sweeney Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweeney Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Norwood Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Norwood Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
      • Liberty Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Carter Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carter Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • McBride Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McBride Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McBride Cemetery is located in Henderson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McBride 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 Pitts Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1297759  (Pitts Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1297759 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: Milledgeville
      • County: McNairy         Elev: 132
      • Location given for GNIS #1297759 (Pitts Cemetery)

    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 McNairy, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Pitts Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3665, Longitude: -88.3462       In this case, the coordinates for the Pitts 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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