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A visit to the Scruggs 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 Scruggs Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Scruggs Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   34.8554°   (34° 51' 19")

Lon:   -86.5092°   (-86° 30' 33")

The Scruggs Cemetery is located in Madison County<2>.

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

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Scruggs Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Flint River Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flint River Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flint River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Flint River Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Hymen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hymen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hymen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hymen Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Humphrey Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Humphrey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Humphrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Humphrey Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Blankenship Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blankenship Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blankenship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blankenship Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • 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 Madison County
  • Patton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Patton Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Bloucher Ford Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bloucher Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bloucher Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bloucher Ford Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Echols Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Echols Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Echols Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Echols Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Battle Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Battle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Battle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Battle Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Sandidge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandidge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandidge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sandidge Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Bentley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bentley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bentley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bentley Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Ford Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ford Cemetery is located in Madison County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Stone Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Pine Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Townsend Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Townsend Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Townsend Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Townsend Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Cavett Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cavett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cavett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cavett Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Strawder Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strawder Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strawder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Strawder Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Meridianville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meridianville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meridianville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meridianville Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Bayless Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bayless Cemetery
      • 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
    • Otey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Otey Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Penny Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Penny Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Penny Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Penny Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Tiller Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tiller Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tiller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tiller Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Hewlett Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hewlett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hewlett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hewlett Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Primitive Baptist Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Clopton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Blackburn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackburn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blackburn Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Locust Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locust Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Locust Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Locust Grove Cemetery is located in Madison County
    • Petty Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Petty Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Petty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Petty Cemetery is located in Madison County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Scruggs Cemetery.

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

  • Moore's Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moore's Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore's Mill
    • Moore's Mill is located in Madison County
  • Meridianville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Country Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • 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 Madison County
  • Normal
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normal
    • Normal is located in Madison County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Normal <6>
  • Chase
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase
    • Chase is located in Madison County
  • Mercury
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercury
    • Mercury is located in Madison County
  • New Market
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
    • New Market is located in Madison County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Market <6>
  • Key's Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Key's Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Key's Mill
    • Key's Mill is located in Madison County
  • Ryland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Hazel Green
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Maysville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
    • Maysville is located in Madison County
  • Hillsboro
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
    • Hillsboro is located in Madison County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Lincoln
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
      • Lincoln is located in Madison County
    • Brownsboro
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Huntsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Greenwycke Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwycke Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwycke Village
      • Greenwycke Village is located in Madison County
    • Jeff
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jeff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeff
      • Jeff is located in Madison County
    • Rideout Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rideout Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rideout Village
      • Rideout Village is located in Madison County
    • Monrovia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monrovia
      • Monrovia is located in Madison County
    • Chelsea
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chelsea
      • Chelsea is located in Madison County
    • Madison Crossroads
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Madison Crossroads. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison Crossroads
      • Madison Crossroads is located in Madison 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 Scruggs Cemetery. The following communities are located in Madison County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Scruggs 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 Scruggs Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #147256  (Scruggs Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #147256 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: Meridianville
    • County: Madison         Elev: 228
    • Location given for GNIS #147256 (Scruggs Cemetery)

The official website for Madison County: www.co.madison.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 Madison, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Scruggs Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8554, Longitude: -86.5092       In this case, the coordinates for the Scruggs Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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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