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A visit to the Elkins Cemetery ...


We aren't confident of the location of the Elkins Cemetery, so consider the above location as an estimate.<1>


Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Elkins Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <2> website: The Elkins Cemetery (FG ID #2394605)

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 Elkins Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Elkins Cemetery has been estimated.

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

Lat:   34.5853°   (34° 35' 7")

Lon:   -86.2789°   (-86° 16' 44")

The Elkins Cemetery is located in Marshall County<3>.

The county seat for Marshall County is located in Guntersville. Guntersville lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the south of the Elkins 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 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 Elkins Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Marshall 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 Elkins 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> of the Elkins Cemetery.

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

    • Woodville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Grant
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Paint Rock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Rock
      • Paint Rock is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
    • Aspel
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aspel
      • Aspel is located in Jackson County
    • New Hope
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Lim Rock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lim Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lim Rock
      • Lim Rock is located in Jackson County
    • Columbus City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus City
      • Columbus City is located in Marshall County
    • Dodsonville ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodsonville
      • Dodsonville is located in Jackson County
    • Dry Cove ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Cove
      • Dry Cove is located in Jackson County
    • Columbus City Ferry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus City Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus City Ferry
      • Columbus City Ferry is located in Marshall County
    • Gurley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Berkley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkley
      • Berkley is located in Madison County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Owens' Cross Roads
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owens' Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owens' Cross Roads
        • Owens' Cross Roads is located in Madison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,233 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owens' Cross Roads <5>
      • Fort Deposit ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Deposit have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Deposit
        • Fort Deposit is located in Marshall County
      • Langston
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langston have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langston
        • Langston is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 262 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Langston <5>
      • Larkinsville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larkinsville
        • Larkinsville is located in Jackson County
      • Pleasant Groves
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Groves
        • Pleasant Groves is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 404 people
      • Trenton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Ferns Quarter ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferns Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferns Quarter
        • Ferns Quarter is located in Marshall County
      • Big Cove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Cove
        • Big Cove is located in Madison County
      • Scottsboro
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Brownsboro
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)

    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 Elkins Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marshall County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Elkins Cemetery.<7>

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

    • Kennamer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennamer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kennamer Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennamer Cemetery
    • Humpton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Humpton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Humpton Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Humpton Cemetery
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Stephens Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stephens Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephens Cemetery
    • Whittaker Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whittaker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whittaker Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whittaker Cemetery
    • Ashburn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ashburn Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashburn Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Paint Rock Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paint Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paint Rock Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paint Rock Cemetery
    • Bullock Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bullock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bullock Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bullock Cemetery
    • Keel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keel Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keel Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Hayden Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hayden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hayden Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayden Cemetery
      • Click Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Click Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Click Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Click Cemetery
      • Kirkland Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirkland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kirkland Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirkland 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.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Union Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
      • Free Home Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Free Home Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Free Home Church Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Free Home Church Cemetery
      • Peters Cove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Peters Cove Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Cove Cemetery
      • Fowler Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fowler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fowler Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fowler Cemetery
      • Chandler Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chandler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chandler Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chandler Cemetery
      • Drake Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Drake Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drake Cemetery
      • Cochrane Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cochrane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cochrane Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cochrane Cemetery
      • Prospect Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prospect Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Cemetery
      • Ross Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ross Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross 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 Elkins Cemetery:

    The official website for Marshall County: www.marshallco.org/www/

    The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
    <2>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
    <3>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Marshall, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Elkins Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5853, Longitude: -86.2789    
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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