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A visit to the Finney Cemetery ...


The location of the Finney 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 Finney Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.0312°   (33° 1' 52")

Lon:   -85.3691°   (-85° 22' 8")

The Finney Cemetery is located in Chambers County<2>.

The county seat for Chambers County is located in LaFayette. LaFayette lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Finney Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Finney Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Chambers 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 Finney 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 Finney Cemetery.

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

    • Five Points
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
      • Five Points is located in Chambers County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
    • Stroud
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stroud have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stroud
      • Stroud is located in Chambers County
    • Chapel Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
      • Chapel Hill is located in Chambers County
    • Doublehead
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doublehead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doublehead
      • Doublehead is located in Chambers County
    • Penton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penton
      • Penton is located in Chambers County
    • Fredonia
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Chambers County
    • Clackville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clackville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clackville
      • Clackville is located in Chambers County
    • Milltown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown is located in Chambers County
    • Roanoke
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roanoke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
      • Roanoke is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,940 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roanoke <4>
    • Standing Rock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Standing Rock
      • Standing Rock is located in Chambers County
    • Red Level
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Level
      • Red Level is located in Chambers County
    • Evansville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansville
      • Evansville is located in Troup County (GA)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Evansville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansville
        • Evansville is located in Chambers County
      • Peavy
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peavy
        • Peavy is located in Randolph County
      • LaFayette
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • McCosh Mill ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCosh Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCosh Mill
        • McCosh Mill is located in Chambers County
      • Abbottsford
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbottsford
        • Abbottsford is located in Troup County (GA)
      • Rock Mills
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Mills
        • Rock Mills is located in Randolph County
      • Abanda
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abanda
        • Abanda is located in Chambers County
      • Glenn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • West Lake Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Lake Village
        • West Lake Village is located in Troup County (GA)
      • Forester Chapel
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forester Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forester Chapel
        • Forester Chapel is located in Randolph County
      • Wadley
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadley
        • Wadley is located in Randolph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 710 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadley <4>
      • Truett
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Truett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truett
        • Truett is located in Tallapoosa County
      • Frog Eye
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frog Eye
        • Frog Eye is located in Tallapoosa County

    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 Finney Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chambers County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Finney Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Sanders Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sanders Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanders Cemetery
    • Higgins Family Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Higgins Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Higgins Family Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Higgins Family Cemetery
    • Sharps Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sharps Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharps Cemetery
    • Mt. Pisgah Primitive Baptist Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Sky View Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sky View Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sky View Memorial Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sky View Memorial Cemetery
    • Lebanon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • 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 Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Tatum Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tatum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tatum Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tatum Cemetery
    • Chappell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chappell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chappell Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chappell Cemetery
    • Hill - Thompson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill - Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hill - Thompson Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill - Thompson Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Swint - Hammack Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swint - Hammack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Swint - Hammack Cemetery is located in Chambers County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swint - Hammack Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Milltown Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milltown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Milltown Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milltown Cemetery
      • Old Rock Springs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Rock Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Rock Springs Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Rock Springs Cemetery
      • Sandy Ridge Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandy Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sandy Ridge Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandy Ridge Cemetery
      • Emory Chapel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emory Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emory Chapel Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emory Chapel Cemetery
      • Standing Rock Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Standing Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Standing Rock Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Standing Rock Cemetery
      • Brown Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Randolph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Hopewell Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
      • Macedonia Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Holstum Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holstum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holstum Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holstum Cemetery
      • Sharon Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sharon Cemetery is located in Chambers County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Cemetery
      • Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Randolph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Booger Hill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booger Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Booger Hill Cemetery is located in Randolph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booger Hill Cemetery
      • Cedarwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedarwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cedarwood Cemetery is located in Randolph County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedarwood 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 Finney Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #136044  (Finney Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #136044 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: Five Points
      • County: Chambers         Elev: 251
      • Location given for GNIS #136044 (Finney Cemetery)

    The official website for Chambers County: www.chamberscounty.com/

    The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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 Alabama's counties, including Chambers, 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 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 Finney Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.0312, Longitude: -85.3691       In this case, the coordinates for the Finney 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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