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A visit to the Motes Cemetery ...


The location of the Motes 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 Motes Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.9481°   (34° 56' 53")

Lon:   -86.8028°   (-86° 48' 10")

The Motes Cemetery is located in Limestone County<2>.

The county seat for Limestone County is located in Athens. Athens lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the southwest of the Motes Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Motes Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Limestone 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 Motes 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 Motes Cemetery.

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

    • Caro
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caro
      • Caro is located in Limestone County
    • Wooley Springs ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooley Springs
      • Wooley Springs is located in Limestone County
    • Ardmore
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Limestone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Cash Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Point
      • Cash Point is located in Lincoln County (TN)
    • Ardmore
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Giles County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,218 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Estaville ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estaville
      • Estaville is located in Limestone County
    • Toney
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Madison Crossroads
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison Crossroads
      • Madison Crossroads is located in Madison County
    • Elkmont Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont Springs
      • Elkmont Springs is located in Giles County (TN)
    • Center Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Hill
      • Center Hill is located in Limestone County
    • Harvest
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest
      • Harvest is located in Madison County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harvest <4>
    • Dickson Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickson Town
      • Dickson Town is located in Giles County (TN)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Pettusville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettusville
        • Pettusville is located in Limestone County
      • Elkton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
        • Elkton is located in Giles County (TN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
      • Elkmont
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont
        • Elkmont is located in Limestone County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkmont <4>
      • Hay's Mill
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hay's Mill
        • Hay's Mill is located in Limestone County
      • Wheelerton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerton
        • Wheelerton is located in Giles County (TN)
      • Dellrose
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Capshaw
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capshaw
        • Capshaw is located in Limestone County
      • Monrovia
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monrovia
        • Monrovia is located in Madison County
      • Prospect
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Athens
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
        • Athens is located in Limestone County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,643 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <4>
      • Country Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Village
        • Country Village is located in Limestone County
      • Hazel Green
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Molino
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
        • Molino is located in Lincoln County (TN)

    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 Motes Cemetery. The following communities are located in Limestone County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Motes Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Delap - Clemant Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delap - Clemant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Delap - Clemant Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delap - Clemant Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Tillery Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tillery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tillery Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tillery Cemetery
    • Gatlin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gatlin Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatlin Cemetery
    • Milhouse Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milhouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Milhouse Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milhouse Cemetery
    • Hardin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin Cemetery
    • Hatchett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hatchett Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatchett Cemetery
    • Golightly Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golightly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Golightly Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golightly Cemetery
    • Moore Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Chapel Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Chapel Cemetery
    • Franklin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County (TN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
    • Hopwood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopwood Cemetery is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopwood Cemetery
    • Austin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Austin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County (TN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • German Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The German Cemetery is located in Limestone County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Cemetery
      • Mitchell Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Limestone County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Adams - Crutcher Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams - Crutcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adams - Crutcher Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams - Crutcher Cemetery
      • Crutcher Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crutcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crutcher Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crutcher Cemetery
      • Tibbs Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tibbs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tibbs Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tibbs Cemetery
      • Minor Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Minor Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minor Cemetery
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Gatlin Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gatlin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatlin Cemetery
      • White Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White Cemetery is located in Lincoln County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • Hasting Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hasting Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hasting Cemetery is located in Limestone County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hasting Cemetery
      • Concord Church Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Concord Church Cemetery is located in Limestone County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Church Cemetery
      • Mitchell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • 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 Limestone County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Turner Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turner Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
      • Bayless Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bayless Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bayless Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bayless Cemetery
      • Ready Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ready Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ready Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ready Cemetery
      • Walls Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walls Cemetery is located in Madison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walls 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 Motes Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #123124  (Motes Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #123124 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: Ardmore
      • County: Limestone         Elev: 252
      • Location given for GNIS #123124 (Motes Cemetery)

    The official website for Limestone County: www.co.limestone.al.us/

    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 Limestone, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Motes Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9481, Longitude: -86.8028       In this case, the coordinates for the Motes 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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