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A visit to the Gadd Cemetery ...


The location of the Gadd 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 Gadd Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.6393°   (34° 38' 21")

Lon:   -87.7092°   (-87° 42' 33")

The Gadd Cemetery is located in Colbert County<2>.

The county seat for Colbert County is located in Tuscumbia. Tuscumbia lies just to the north of the Gadd Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Gadd Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Colbert County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Gadd Cemetery.

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

    • Littleville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleville
      • Littleville is located in Colbert County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 992 people
    • Spring Valley
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Colbert County
    • Tuscumbia
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Muscle Shoals
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muscle Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muscle Shoals
      • Muscle Shoals is located in Colbert County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,877 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Muscle Shoals <4>
    • Sheffield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Furnace Hill ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furnace Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Hill
      • Furnace Hill is located in Colbert County
    • Russellville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Campbell Settlement ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell Settlement
      • Campbell Settlement is located in Colbert County
    • South Florence
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Florence
      • South Florence is located in Colbert County
    • Gatesville ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gatesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatesville
      • Gatesville is located in Colbert County
    • Red Rock
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Rock
      • Red Rock is located in Colbert County
    • Canaan ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canaan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canaan
      • Canaan is located in Lauderdale County
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Mehama ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mehama. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mehama
        • Mehama is located in Lawrence County
      • Leighton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leighton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leighton
        • Leighton is located in Colbert County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 754 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leighton <4>
      • Nitrate City
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nitrate City
        • Nitrate City is located in Colbert County
      • Florence
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Avoca ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avoca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avoca
        • Avoca is located in Lawrence County
      • Green Tree ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
        • Green Tree is located in Lauderdale County
      • Wilson Dam
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson Dam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Dam
        • Wilson Dam is located in Colbert County
      • Cypress Creek
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek
        • Cypress Creek is located in Lauderdale County
      • Rockwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
        • Rockwood is located in Franklin County
      • Davidsons Cross Roads ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davidsons Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davidsons Cross Roads
        • Davidsons Cross Roads is located in Colbert County
      • Bainbridge ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bainbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bainbridge
        • Bainbridge is located in Lauderdale County
      • Denton ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
        • Denton is located in Colbert County
      • Slickrock Ford ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slickrock Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slickrock Ford
        • Slickrock Ford is located in Franklin County
      • Belgreen
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belgreen
        • Belgreen is located in Franklin County
      • Ford City
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ford City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford City
        • Ford City is located in Colbert County
      • Mars Hill
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mars Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mars Hill
        • Mars Hill is located in Lauderdale County
      • McGee Town
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGee Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGee Town
        • McGee Town is located in Lauderdale 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 Gadd Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Colbert County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Gadd Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Huff Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huff Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huff Cemetery
    • Underwood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Underwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Underwood Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Underwood Cemetery
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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 Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • Isbell Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Henson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Henson Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henson Cemetery
    • Byrd Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byrd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byrd Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byrd Cemetery
    • Richardson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Henson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Henson Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henson Cemetery
    • Holland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holland Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
    • Tharp Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tharp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tharp Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tharp Cemetery
    • Ligon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ligon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ligon Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ligon Cemetery
    • Community Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Community Cemetery is located in Colbert County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Community Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Donley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Donley Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donley Cemetery
      • New Bethel Memorial Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Bethel Memorial Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Memorial Cemetery
      • Hyde Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyde Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hyde Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyde Cemetery
      • Osborn Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osborn Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Osborn Hill Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osborn Hill Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Ligon Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ligon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ligon Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ligon Cemetery
      • Old Mt. Moriah Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. Moriah Cemetery
      • Colbert County Memorial Gardens
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colbert County Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Colbert County Memorial Gardens is located in Colbert County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colbert County Memorial Gardens

    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 Gadd Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #118773  (Gadd Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #118773 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: Tuscumbia
      • County: Colbert         Elev: 244
      • Location given for GNIS #118773 (Gadd Cemetery)

    The official website for Colbert County: www.colbertcounty.org/

    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 Colbert, 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 Gadd Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6393, Longitude: -87.7092       In this case, the coordinates for the Gadd 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>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.
    <6>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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