RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Georgia >> Putnam County >> Crestlawn Memorial GardensIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Georgia

The Commemorative Quarter for Georgia





A visit to the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens ...

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 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens

Lat:   33.3190°   (33° 19' 8")

Lon:   -83.4182°   (-83° 25' 5")

The Crestlawn Memorial Gardens is located in Putnam County<2>.

The county seat for Putnam County is located in Eatonton. Eatonton lies just to the east northeast of the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> of the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Pine Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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 Putnam County
  • Central Methodist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Greater Bell's Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greater Bell's Chapel Cemetery
    • The Greater Bell's Chapel Cemetery is located in Putnam County
    • The Greater Bell's Chapel Cemetery has also been known as:
    • New Providence Church Cemetery
  • Hearnville Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hearnville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hearnville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hearnville Cemetery is located in Putnam County
  • Key Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Key Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Key Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Key Cemetery is located in Putnam County
  • Shepherd Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shepherd Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Jordan Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Jasper County
  • New Enon Baptist Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Enon Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Enon Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Enon Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Providence Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Providence Cemetery is located in Jasper County
  • Stiles Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stiles Cemetery is located in Baldwin County
  • Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Howe Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howe Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howe Cemetery is located in Baldwin County
    • Jackson Family Graveyard
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Family Graveyard
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jackson Family Graveyard is located in Hancock County
    • Morgan County Church of Christ Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Talmadge Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Talmadge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Talmadge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Talmadge Cemetery is located in Jasper County
    • Humphries Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Humphries Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Humphries Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Humphries Cemetery is located in Baldwin County
    • Baldwin Memorial Gardens
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baldwin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baldwin Memorial Gardens is located in Baldwin County
    • Hendricks Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hendricks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hendricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hendricks Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Old Salem Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Salem Cemetery is located in Greene County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, with the nearest first.

  • Eatonton
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Hallwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hallwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallwood
    • Hallwood is located in Putnam County
  • Resseaus Crossroads
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Resseaus Crossroads. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resseaus Crossroads
    • Resseaus Crossroads is located in Putnam County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 63 people
  • Dennis
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis
    • Dennis is located in Putnam County
  • Jefferson
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
    • Jefferson is located in Putnam County
  • Shady Dale
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Dale
    • Shady Dale is located in Jasper County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shady Dale <6>
  • Meriwether
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Ethridge
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethridge
    • Ethridge is located in Jones County
  • Monticello
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
  • Hillsboro
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Buckhead
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
  • Madison
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
    • Madison is located in Morgan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,258 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <6>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Round Oak
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Oak
      • Round Oak is located in Jones County
    • Fortville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fortville
      • Fortville is located in Jones County
    • Brown's Crossing
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brown's Crossing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown's Crossing
      • Brown's Crossing is located in Baldwin County
    • Haddock
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Milledgeville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Smyrna
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Morgan County
    • Wayside
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayside
      • Wayside is located in Jones County
    • Bradley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradley
      • Bradley is located in Jones County
    • Hardwick
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Newborn
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newborn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newborn
      • Newborn is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 791 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newborn <6>
    • Gray
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
      • Gray is located in Jones County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <6>
    • Greensboro
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Mansfield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mansfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mansfield
      • Mansfield is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 447 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mansfield <6>

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 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Putnam County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

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 helpful 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 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens:

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 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #355376  (Crestlawn Memorial Gardens)
    • Note: GNIS record #355376 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: Eatonton
    • County: Putnam         Elev: 154
    • Location given for GNIS #355376 (Crestlawn Memorial Gardens)

The official website for Putnam County: www.putnamcountyga.us/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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 Georgia's counties, including Putnam, 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 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3190, Longitude: -83.4182       In this case, the coordinates for the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens 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.




 

Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 28 Apr 2025