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A visit to the Turner Cemetery ...


The location of the Turner 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 Turner Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.7857°   (33° 47' 8")

Lon:   -88.1559°   (-88° 9' 21")

The Turner Cemetery is located in Lamar County<2>.

The county seat for Lamar County is located in Vernon. Vernon lies just to the southeast of the Turner 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 Turner Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Lamar 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 Turner 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 23 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Turner Cemetery.

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

    • Vernon
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Vernon is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vernon <4>
    • Bedford
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bedford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedford
      • Bedford is located in Lamar County
    • Hightogy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightogy
      • Hightogy is located in Lamar County
    • Sulligent
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulligent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulligent
      • Sulligent is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,834 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sulligent <4>
    • Gattman
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gattman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gattman
      • Gattman is located in Monroe County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 89 people
    • Greenwood Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Caledonia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Beaverton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverton
      • Beaverton is located in Lamar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaverton <4>
    • Kirkland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkland
      • Kirkland is located in Fayette County
    • Bluff
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff
      • Bluff is located in Fayette County
    • Splunge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Splunge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Splunge
      • Splunge is located in Monroe County (MS)
    • Hamilton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Millport
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millport
        • Millport is located in Lamar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 970 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millport <4>
      • Belk
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belk
        • Belk is located in Fayette County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
      • Detroit
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Detroit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit
        • Detroit is located in Lamar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 221 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Detroit <4>
      • Kolola Springs
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kolola Springs
        • Kolola Springs is located in Lowndes County (MS)
      • Kennedy
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy
        • Kennedy is located in Lamar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 421 people
      • Guin
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guin
        • Guin is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,250 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Guin <4>
      • Riggins
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riggins
        • Riggins is located in Monroe County (MS)
      • Old Town
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
        • Old Town is located in Fayette County
      • Fayette
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Gu - Win
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gu - Win
        • Gu - Win is located in Fayette County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
      • Hatley
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatley
        • Hatley is located in Monroe County (MS)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people

    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 Turner Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lamar County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Turner Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
    • Springfield Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springfield Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springfield Cemetery
    • Wofford Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wofford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wofford Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wofford Cemetery
    • Furnace Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furnace Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Furnace Hill Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furnace Hill Cemetery
    • Lamar Memory Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamar Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lamar Memory Gardens is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamar Memory Gardens
    • Sanders Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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 Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanders Cemetery
    • Pearson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pearson Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearson Cemetery
    • New Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Church Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Church Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Nebo Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nebo Cemetery is located in Lamar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nebo Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Vernon Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vernon Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vernon Cemetery
      • Emmaus Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmaus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emmaus Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmaus Cemetery
      • Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pisgah Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Corinth Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
      • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      • Sailor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sailor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sailor Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sailor Cemetery
      • Morton Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morton Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morton Chapel Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morton Chapel Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Holliday Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holliday Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holliday Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holliday Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Lamar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor 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 Turner Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #128193  (Turner Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #128193 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: Sulligent SW
      • County: Lamar         Elev: 105
      • Location given for GNIS #128193 (Turner Cemetery)

    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 Lamar, 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 Turner Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7857, Longitude: -88.1559       In this case, the coordinates for the Turner 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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