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A visit to the Tompkins Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Tompkins Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Tompkins Cemetery (FG ID #72697)

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 Tompkins Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Tompkins Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<2>

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

Lat:   29.4936°   (29° 29' 36")

Lon:   -82.0962°   (-82° 5' 46")

The Tompkins Cemetery is located in Alachua County<3>.

The county seat for Alachua County is located in Gainesville. Gainesville lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the northwest of the Tompkins Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Tompkins Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Antioch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Carlton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carlton Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Carlton Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The Carlton Cemetery is located in Alachua County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Carlton Cemetery is located outside and to the east of Island Grove.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71823 <1>
  • Simmons Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Simmons Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Drummond Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drummond Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drummond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drummond Cemetery is located in Putnam County
  • Willow Plant Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Plant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Plant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willow Plant Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Citra Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Citra Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Citra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Citra Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Gordon Chapel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gordon Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gordon Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gordon Chapel Cemetery is located in Putnam County
  • First Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the First Baptist Church Cemetery
    • The First Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Alachua County
    • Former name for First Baptist Church Cemetery:
    • Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery
    • The First Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Hawthorne Baptist Cemetery
    • Hawthorne Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Hawthorne Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2252341 <1>
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coleman Cemetery is located in Alachua County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #71861 <1>
  • Center Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Center Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Cornelius Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornelius Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornelius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cornelius Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Hawthorne Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Townsend Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Townsend Cemetery is located in Alachua County
    • Grove Park Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Park Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grove Park Cemetery is located in Alachua County
    • Mt. Olive AME Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive AME Church Cemetery
      • The Mt. Olive AME Church Cemetery is located in Alachua County
      • The Mt. Olive AME Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2282765 <1>
    • Millwood Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Millwood Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Dupree Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dupree Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dupree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dupree Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Orange Springs Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Orange Springs Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Putnam County
    • Gilgal MB Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilgal MB Church Cemetery
      • The Gilgal MB Church Cemetery is located in Putnam County
      • The Gilgal MB Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Gilgal Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2137242 <1>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> of the Tompkins Cemetery.

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

  • Lochloosa
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Island Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Citra
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Hawthorne
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Evinston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • McIntosh
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Orange Lake
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Paynes Town ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynes Town
    • Paynes Town is located in Marion County
  • Orange Springs
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Reddick
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Sparr
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Rochelle
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rochelle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochelle
    • Rochelle is located in Alachua County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Irvine
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvine
      • Irvine is located in Marion County
    • Fort McCoy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Windsor
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Windsor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Alachua County
    • Edgar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Campville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Campville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campville
      • Campville is located in Alachua County
    • Micanopy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Fairfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Marion County
    • Lowell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Heijahs Town ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heijahs Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heijahs Town
      • Heijahs Town is located in Marion County
    • Keuka
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keuka. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keuka
      • Keuka is located in Putnam County
    • Martin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Marion County
    • Anthony
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Interlachen
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Melrose
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)

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 Tompkins Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Alachua County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Tompkins 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 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #292348  (Tompkins Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #292348 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: Citra
    • County: Alachua         Elev: 24
    • Location given for GNIS #292348 (Tompkins Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #72697

The official website for Alachua County: www.alachua-county.org/

The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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.
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Florida's counties, including Alachua, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Tompkins Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.4936, Longitude: -82.0962       In this case, the coordinates for the Tompkins Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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.
<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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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