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A visit to the Lawrence 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 Lawrence Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Lawrence 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 Lawrence Cemetery

Lat:   34.8098°   (34° 48' 35")

Lon:   -85.2627°   (-85° 15' 45")

The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Walker County<2>.

The county seat for Walker County is located in LaFayette. LaFayette lies just to the south of the Lawrence Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Lawrence Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rock Spring Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Spring Cemetery
    • The Rock Spring Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • The Rock Spring Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Rock Spring UMC Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #36654 <5>
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Shaw Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaw Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shaw Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Crestlawn Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crestlawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crestlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crestlawn Memorial Park is located in Walker County
  • Center Point Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Center Point Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • District Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the District Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the District Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The District Hill Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Owings Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owings Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Owings Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Cove Methodist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cove Methodist Church Cemetery
    • The Cove Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • The Cove Methodist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • The Cove Cemetery
  • Porter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Porter Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Tri-County Memorial Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tri-County Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tri-County Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tri-County Memorial Gardens is located in Walker County
  • Old Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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 Walker County
  • Peavine Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peavine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peavine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Peavine Cemetery is located in Walker County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Chickamauga Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chickamauga Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chickamauga Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chickamauga Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Wood Station Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Station Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Wood Station Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The Wood Station Cemetery is located in Catoosa County
      • The Wood Station Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Wood Station Old AME Church Cemetery
      • Woodstation Old AME Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2478906 <5>
    • Ringgold Community Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Osburn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osburn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Osburn Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Garmany Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garmany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garmany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garmany Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • McIntyre Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McIntyre Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McIntyre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McIntyre Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Garrett Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garrett Chapel Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Harding Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harding Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harding Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harding Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Shaw Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaw Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shaw Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Gladden Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gladden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gladden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gladden Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Moon - Jones Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moon - Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moon - Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moon - Jones Cemetery is located in Walker County
    • Wood Station Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Yates Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yates Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yates Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yates Cemetery is located in Catoosa County
    • Old Post Oak Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Post Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Post Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Post Oak Cemetery is located in Catoosa County
    • Burning Bush Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burning Bush Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burning Bush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burning Bush Cemetery is located in Catoosa County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Lawrence Cemetery.

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

  • Rock Spring
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Chickamauga
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Blue Spring
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Spring
    • Blue Spring is located in Catoosa County
  • Kensington
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Linwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
    • Linwood is located in Walker County
  • Cassandra
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cassandra. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassandra
    • Cassandra is located in Walker County
  • LaFayette
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Gordon Springs ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Springs
    • Gordon Springs is located in Whitfield County
  • Boynton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boynton
    • Boynton is located in Catoosa County
  • Park City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
    • Park City is located in Walker County
  • Moons
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moons. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moons
    • Moons is located in Walker County
  • Poplar Springs
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Poplar Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
    • Poplar Springs is located in Catoosa County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Chattanooga Valley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chattanooga Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chattanooga Valley
      • Chattanooga Valley is located in Walker County
    • Fort Oglethorpe
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Dewberry Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewberry Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewberry Town
      • Dewberry Town is located in Walker County
    • Fairview
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairview. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Walker County
    • Trickum
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trickum. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trickum
      • Trickum is located in Whitfield County
    • Flintstone
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Midway
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Catoosa County
    • Crow ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow
      • Crow is located in Whitfield County
    • Ringgold
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Indian Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
      • Indian Springs is located in Catoosa County
    • Lakeview
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Catoosa County
    • Villanow
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villanow
      • Villanow is located in Walker County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 16,058 people
    • Rock City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
      • Rock City is located in Walker County
    • Lookout Mountain
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Tunnel Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Rossville
      (12 miles [19.3 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 Lawrence Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Walker County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Lawrence 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 Lawrence Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #316693  (Lawrence Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #316693 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: Kensington
    • County: Walker         Elev: 257
    • Location given for GNIS #316693 (Lawrence Cemetery)

The official website for Walker County: www.co.walker.ga.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 Walker, 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' 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 Lawrence Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8098, Longitude: -85.2627       In this case, the coordinates for the Lawrence 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>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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