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A visit to the Burton 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 Burton Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.3058°   (38° 18' 20")

Lon:   -83.3647°   (-83° 21' 52")

The Burton Cemetery is located in Rowan County<2>.

The county seat for Rowan County is located in Morehead. Morehead lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Burton Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Burton Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Clark Cemetery Two
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery Two
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery Two have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clark Cemetery Two is located in Rowan County
  • Evans Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • The Evans Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Stevens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stevens Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • McKenzie Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKenzie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKenzie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McKenzie Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • White Cemetery One
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery One
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery One have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The White Cemetery One is located in Rowan County
  • Brown Cemetery Two
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery Two
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery Two have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brown Cemetery Two is located in Rowan County
  • Masters Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Masters Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Masters Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Masters Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Enex - Sloan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enex - Sloan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enex - Sloan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Enex - Sloan Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • McCormic - McClure Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormic - McClure Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormic - McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCormic - McClure Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Pine Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Rowan County
  • Estep Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Estep Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Estep Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Estep Cemetery is located in Rowan County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Conely Cemetery Two
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Conely Cemetery Two
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Conely Cemetery Two have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Conely Cemetery Two is located in Rowan County
    • Hankins Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hankins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hankins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hankins Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • Underwood Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Underwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Underwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Underwood Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • Fraley Cemetery Three
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fraley Cemetery Three
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fraley Cemetery Three have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fraley Cemetery Three is located in Rowan County
    • Shumate Cemetery Two
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shumate Cemetery Two
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shumate Cemetery Two have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shumate Cemetery Two is located in Rowan County
    • Shumate Cemetery One
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shumate Cemetery One
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shumate Cemetery One have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shumate Cemetery One is located in Rowan County
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Rowan County
    • Fitzpatrick Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzpatrick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fitzpatrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fitzpatrick Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • White Cemetery Four
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery Four
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery Four have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Cemetery Four is located in Rowan County
    • Eden Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eden Cemetery is located in Rowan County
    • Flat Fork Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flat Fork Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flat Fork Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flat Fork Church Cemetery is located in Carter County

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]<3> of the Burton Cemetery.

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

  • Gates
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gates. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gates
    • Gates is located in Rowan County
  • Haldeman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haldeman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haldeman
    • Haldeman is located in Rowan County
  • Soldier
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soldier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soldier
    • Soldier is located in Carter County
  • Emerson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerson
    • Emerson is located in Lewis County
  • Ryan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ryan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryan
    • Ryan is located in Fleming County
  • Jacobs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jacobs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobs
    • Jacobs is located in Carter County
  • Lawton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawton
    • Lawton is located in Carter County
  • Morehead
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Elliottville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliottville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliottville
    • Elliottville is located in Rowan County
  • Smoky Valley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smoky Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoky Valley
    • Smoky Valley is located in Carter County
  • Muses Mills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Muses Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muses Mills
    • Muses Mills is located in Fleming County
  • Brady
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brady. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brady
    • Brady is located in Rowan County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Clearfield
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearfield
      • Clearfield is located in Rowan County
    • Olive Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Plummers Landing
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plummers Landing
      • Plummers Landing is located in Fleming County
    • Ault
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ault
      • Ault is located in Elliott County
    • Wesleyville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wesleyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wesleyville
      • Wesleyville is located in Carter County
    • Farmville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Farmville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmville
      • Farmville is located in Fleming County
    • Lakeview Heights
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
      • Lakeview Heights is located in Rowan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 225 people
    • Minor
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Minor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
      • Minor is located in Rowan County
    • Gimlet
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gimlet
      • Gimlet is located in Elliott County
    • Mountain Top
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mountain Top. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Top
      • Mountain Top is located in Carter County
    • Counts Crossroads
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Counts Crossroads
      • Counts Crossroads is located in Carter County
    • Camp Dix
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Dix
      • Camp Dix is located in Lewis County
    • Farmers
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmers
      • Farmers is located in Rowan County
    • Smiths Creek
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smiths Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths Creek
      • Smiths Creek is located in Carter County

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 Burton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rowan County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2079669  (Burton Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2079669 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: Soldier
    • County: Rowan         Elev: 350
    • Location given for GNIS #2079669 (Burton Cemetery)

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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 Kentucky's counties, including Rowan, 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 Burton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3058, Longitude: -83.3647       In this case, the coordinates for the Burton 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>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>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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