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A visit to the Kerley Cemetery ...

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 Kerley Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.2605°   (34° 15' 37")

Lon:   -85.8718°   (-85° 52' 18")

The cemetery is located in DeKalb County<1>.

As an estimate, the Kerley Cemetery is located outside and to the southwest of Collinsville.

The county seat for DeKalb County is located in Fort Payne. Fort Payne lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Kerley Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Kerley Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Nicholson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nicholson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Anthony Collins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anthony Collins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anthony Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Anthony Collins Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Copeland Bridge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Copeland Bridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Copeland Bridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Copeland Bridge Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Mathis Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mathis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mathis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mathis Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Boyd Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boyd Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • New Bethel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Smith Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Chapel Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Wesson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wesson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Freeman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Freeman Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Harbour Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harbour Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harbour Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harbour Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Smith Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Chapel Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Plunket Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plunket Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plunket Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Plunket Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Red Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Nicholson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nicholson Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Gilbreath Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilbreath Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilbreath Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilbreath Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
    • Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pilgrims Rest Cemetery is located in Etowah County
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Hunts Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hunts Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Mt. Lookout Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Lookout Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Lookout Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Lookout Cemetery is located in Cherokee County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Kerley Cemetery.

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

  • Collinsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Dawson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Cotnam
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cotnam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotnam
    • Cotnam is located in DeKalb County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cotnam
    • From the Kerley Cemetery to Cotnam
  • Mount Vernon
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
    • Mount Vernon is located in DeKalb County
  • Sand Rock
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Marcus ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
    • Marcus is located in DeKalb County
  • Clyde ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clyde have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde
    • Clyde is located in DeKalb County
  • Crossville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Rodentown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Yancy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yancy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yancy
    • Yancy is located in Etowah County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Yancy
    • From the Kerley Cemetery to Yancy
  • Keener
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keener. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keener
    • Keener is located in Etowah County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Keener
    • From the Kerley Cemetery to Keener
  • Floy ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floy
    • Floy is located in DeKalb County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Leesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Anderson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Dog Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dog Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dog Town
      • Dog Town is located in DeKalb County
    • Geraldine
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Duck Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Sigsbee
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sigsbee have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigsbee
      • Sigsbee is located in DeKalb County
    • Lakeview
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in DeKalb County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
    • Guest
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Wilsonia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilsonia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsonia
      • Wilsonia is located in Etowah County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wilsonia
      • From the Kerley Cemetery to Wilsonia
    • Turkeytown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Hale ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hale
      • Hale is located in Etowah County
    • Lickskillet
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Mount Zion ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Luttrell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Luttrell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
      • Luttrell is located in DeKalb County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Luttrell
      • From the Kerley Cemetery to Luttrell
    • Coat's Bend
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Bootsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Chigger Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Rains ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rains
      • Rains is located in DeKalb 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 Kerley Cemetery. The following communities are located in DeKalb County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 professional and volunteer 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 Kerley Cemetery:

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 Kerley Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #150314  (Kerley Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #150314 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: Portersville
    • County: DeKalb         Elev: 286
    • Location given for GNIS #150314 (Kerley Cemetery)

The official website for DeKalb County: www.dekalbcountyal.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including DeKalb, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 Kerley Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2605, Longitude: -85.8718    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.




 

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