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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Compton (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Compton. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Compton is located in Newton County.

To see how the shape of Arkansas' counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Newton County: Boone, Carroll, Johnson, Madison, Pope & Searcy.

Below are the counties that are near Compton. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Compton:

  • Newton County     (The home county of Compton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Ponca
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponca
      • Ponca is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ponca <2>
    • Jasper
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
      • Jasper is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jasper <2>
    • Boxley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxley
      • Boxley is located in Newton County
    • Parthenon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parthenon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parthenon
      • Parthenon is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parthenon <2>
    • Murray
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
      • Murray is located in Newton County
    • Mossville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossville
      • Mossville is located in Newton County
    • Hasty
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hasty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hasty
      • Hasty is located in Newton County
    • Vendor
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vendor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vendor
      • Vendor is located in Newton County
    • Mount Judea
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Judea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Judea
      • Mount Judea is located in Newton County
    • Western Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Grove
      • Western Grove is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
    • Deer
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer
      • Deer is located in Newton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer <2>
    • Walnut
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut
      • Walnut is located in Newton County
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Batavia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batavia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batavia
      • Batavia is located in Boone County
    • Alpena
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpena
      • Alpena is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alpena <2>
    • Harrison
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
      • Harrison is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,139 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrison <2>
    • Bellefonte
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellefonte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellefonte
      • Bellefonte is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 485 people
    • Ridgeway
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeway
      • Ridgeway is located in Boone County
    • Valley Springs
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Springs
      • Valley Springs is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 166 people
    • Rally Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rally Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rally Hill
      • Rally Hill is located in Boone County
    • Burlington
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
      • Burlington is located in Boone County
    • Myrtle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle
      • Myrtle is located in Boone County
    • Everton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everton
      • Everton is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Everton <2>
    • Bergman
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bergman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bergman
      • Bergman is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 517 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bergman <2>
    • Keener ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keener
      • Keener is located in Boone County
    • Pleasant Ridge
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
      • Pleasant Ridge is located in Boone County
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Osage
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
      • Osage is located in Carroll County
    • Dryfork
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryfork
      • Dryfork is located in Carroll County
    • Rudd
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rudd
      • Rudd is located in Carroll County
    • Metalton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metalton
      • Metalton is located in Carroll County
    • New Town ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Carroll County
    • Green Forest
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Denver
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denver
      • Denver is located in Carroll County
    • Berryville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Grove
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Urbanette
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urbanette
      • Urbanette is located in Carroll County
    • Winona Springs ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winona Springs
      • Winona Springs is located in Carroll County
    • Blue Eye
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Eye
      • Blue Eye is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
    • Polo ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polo
      • Polo is located in Carroll County
  • Conway County
    • Grandview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Conway County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Kingston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
      • Kingston is located in Madison County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingston <2>
    • Marble
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble
      • Marble is located in Madison County
    • Witter
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Witter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Witter
      • Witter is located in Madison County
    • Boston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
      • Boston is located in Madison County
    • Huntsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Pettigrew
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pettigrew have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettigrew
      • Pettigrew is located in Madison County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pettigrew <2>
    • Georgetown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Madison County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Pyatt
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pyatt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatt
      • Pyatt is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 234 people
    • Bruno
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bruno have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruno
      • Bruno is located in Marion County
  • Searcy County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Pindall
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pindall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pindall
      • Pindall is located in Searcy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 106 people
    • Saint Joe
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Stone County (MO)
    • Blue Eye
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Eye have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Eye
      • Blue Eye is located in Stone County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Eye <2>
  • Taney County (MO)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.
    • Ridgedale
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Oasis ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oasis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oasis
      • Oasis is located in Taney County (MO)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Compton, see our County-by-County Page for Compton.

Newspapers Published in Compton ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 54 newspapers that have been published in the area around Compton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Compton, there are papers which were published within 24 miles [38.6 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Compton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Compton:

Cemeteries Near Compton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Compton.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Compton covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.

  • Jones Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
  • McFerrin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McFerrin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McFerrin Cemetery
  • Mountain Springs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mountain Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain Springs Cemetery
  • Cherry Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Grove 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
  • Tom Thumb Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Hilltop Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilltop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilltop Cemetery
  • Mt. Sherman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sherman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sherman Cemetery
  • McMillion Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the McMillion Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMillion Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #55032 <4>
  • Gibbs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Hopewell Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
  • Adair Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adair Cemetery
  • Continue List   (247 more) ...
    • Fancher - Seitz Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Beechwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beechwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beechwood Cemetery
    • Dogbranch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Compton had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Compton, with the one closest to Compton listed first.

  • Hill Top
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Boone County
  • Jasper
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
    • Jasper is located in Newton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jasper <2>
  • Gaither
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaither have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaither
    • Gaither is located in Boone County
  • Osage
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
    • Osage is located in Carroll County
  • Boxley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxley
    • Boxley is located in Newton County
  • Dinsmore
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dinsmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dinsmore
    • Dinsmore is located in Newton County
  • Murray
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
    • Murray is located in Newton County
  • Elmwood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
    • Elmwood is located in Boone County
  • Batavia
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batavia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batavia
    • Batavia is located in Boone County
  • Carrollton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
    • Carrollton is located in Carroll County
  • Dryfork
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryfork
    • Dryfork is located in Carroll County
  • Kingston
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
    • Kingston is located in Madison County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingston <2>
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Wells Creek ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Creek
      • Wells Creek is located in Newton County
    • Watkins ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watkins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkins
      • Watkins is located in Boone County
    • Mossville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossville
      • Mossville is located in Newton County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Compton. See our List of 1890's Communities around Compton.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Compton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Compton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Compton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0967, Longitude: -93.3027       In this case, the coordinates for Compton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<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>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Compton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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