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A visit to the Combs 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 Combs Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.4851°   (37° 29' 6")

Lon:   -83.4821°   (-83° 28' 55")

The Combs Cemetery is located in Breathitt County<1>.

The county seat for Breathitt County is located in Jackson. Jackson lies just to the northeast of the Combs Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> of the Combs Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Griffith Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Griffith Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Combs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Combs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Combs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Combs Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Callahan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Callahan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Callahan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Callahan Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Keen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Keen Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Turner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Combs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Hounshell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Holland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holland Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Turner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Combs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Gabbard Flat Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gabbard Flat Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gabbard Flat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gabbard Flat Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Turner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Griffith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griffith Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Spicer Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spicer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spicer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spicer Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Callahan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Callahan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Callahan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Callahan Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Butterpoint Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butterpoint Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butterpoint Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butterpoint Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Little Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Little Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Spicer Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spicer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spicer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spicer Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Bowlin Cove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowlin Cove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowlin Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowlin Cove Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
    • Salyor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salyor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salyor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salyor Cemetery is located in Breathitt County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Combs Cemetery.

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

  • Copebranch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jetts Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Chenowee
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Oakdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Athol
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Athol. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athol
    • Athol is located in Lee County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Athol
    • From the Combs Cemetery to Athol
  • Whick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Kragon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kragon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kragon
    • Kragon is located in Breathitt County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kragon
    • From the Combs Cemetery to Kragon
  • Jackson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Wolverine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Tallega
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Lone
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Lerose
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lerose have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lerose
    • Lerose is located in Owsley County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Lost Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Quicksand
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Frozen Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Buckhorn
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
      • Buckhorn is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckhorn <7>
    • Flintville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Ricetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricetown
      • Ricetown is located in Owsley County
    • Clayhole
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayhole have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayhole
      • Clayhole is located in Breathitt County
    • Williba
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Williba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williba
      • Williba is located in Lee County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Williba
      • From the Combs Cemetery to Williba
    • Vancleve
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vancleve have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vancleve
      • Vancleve is located in Breathitt County
    • Primrose
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Booneville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booneville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booneville
      • Booneville is located in Owsley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Booneville <7>
    • Southfork
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Sebastian
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Gays Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gays Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gays Creek
      • Gays Creek is located in Perry County
    • Chavies
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Vada
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Bethany
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethany have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
      • Bethany is located in Wolfe County
    • Saint Helens
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Helens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Helens
      • Saint Helens is located in Lee County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Helens <7>

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 Combs Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Breathitt County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Combs 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 Combs Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #511487  (Combs Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #511487 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: Canoe
    • County: Breathitt         Elev: 227
    • Location given for GNIS #511487 (Combs Cemetery)

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Breathitt, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Combs Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4851, Longitude: -83.4821    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<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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