A visit to the Compton 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 Compton Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.4518°   (37° 27' 6")

Lon:   -83.0221°   (-83° 1' 19")

The Compton Cemetery is located in Knott County<2>.

The county seat for Knott County is located in Hindman. Hindman lies just to the south southeast of the Compton Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Compton Cemetery.<4>

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

• Whitt Howard Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitt Howard Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitt Howard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Whitt Howard Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Dobson Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dobson Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Bolen Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolen Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bolen Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Bradey Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradey Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bradey Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
• Bolen Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolen Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bolen Cemetery is located in Knott County
• John Joy Howard Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Joy Howard Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Joy Howard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The John Joy Howard Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
• Adam Terry Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adam Terry Cemetery
  • The Adam Terry Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Combs Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Combs Cemetery
  • The Combs Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Estill Smith Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Estill Smith Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Estill Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Estill Smith Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Bailey Cemetery
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
  • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
• Chestnut Gap Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Gap Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Chestnut Gap Cemetery is located in Perry County
• Click Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Click Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Click Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Click Cemetery is located in Knott County
• Continue List   (15 more) ...
  • Shepherd Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shepherd Cemetery
    • The Shepherd Cemetery is located in Floyd County
    • The Shepherd Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Sutton Cemetery
  • Jim Buck Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jim Buck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jim Buck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jim Buck Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • Albert Shepherd Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albert Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Albert Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Albert Shepherd Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • Raleigh Shepherd Sr. Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Raleigh Shepherd Sr. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Raleigh Shepherd Sr. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Raleigh Shepherd Sr. Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • Hard Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hard Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Grassy Gap Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grassy Gap Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grassy Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grassy Gap Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Haddix Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haddix Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haddix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haddix Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
  • Williams Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Hicks Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicks Cemetery
    • The Hicks Cemetery is located in Knott County
    • The Hicks Cemetery has also been known as:
    • William Hicks Cemetery
  • Wicker - Triplett Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wicker - Triplett Cemetery
    • The Wicker - Triplett Cemetery is located in Knott County
    • The Wicker - Triplett Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Triplett Branch Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2620733 <5>
  • Chafins Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chafins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chafins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chafins Cemetery is located in Knott County
  • Joseph Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Joseph Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Joseph Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • Willburn Shepherd Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willburn Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willburn Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willburn Shepherd Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • Jimmie Shepherd Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jimmie Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jimmie Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jimmie Shepherd Cemetery is located in Magoffin County
  • John B Shepard Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John B Shepard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John B Shepard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The John B Shepard Cemetery is located in Magoffin 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 Compton Cemetery.

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

• Vest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vest
  • Vest is located in Knott County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vest <6>
• Tina
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tina
  • Tina is located in Knott County
• Emmalena
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmalena
  • Emmalena is located in Knott County
• Carrie
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrie
  • Carrie is located in Knott County
• Hindman
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hindman
  • Hindman is located in Knott County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 663 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hindman <6>
• Leburn
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leburn
  • Leburn is located in Knott County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leburn <6>
• Garner
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garner
  • Garner is located in Knott County
• Mousie
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mousie
  • Mousie is located in Knott County
• Gunlock
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunlock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunlock
  • Gunlock is located in Magoffin County
• Ary
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ary
  • Ary is located in Perry County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ary <6>
• Fisty
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisty
  • Fisty is located in Knott County
• Stacy
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stacy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stacy
  • Stacy is located in Perry County
• Continue List   (16 more) ...
  • Dwarf
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwarf
    • Dwarf is located in Perry County
  • Lackey
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lackey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey
    • Lackey is located in Floyd County
  • Garrett
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrett
    • Garrett is located in Floyd County
  • Hueysville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hueysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hueysville
    • Hueysville is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hueysville <6>
  • Hardburly
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardburly
    • Hardburly is located in Perry County
  • Pippa Passes
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pippa Passes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pippa Passes
    • Pippa Passes is located in Knott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
  • Dice
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dice
    • Dice is located in Perry County
  • Bulan
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulan
    • Bulan is located in Perry County
  • Tribbey
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tribbey
    • Tribbey is located in Perry County
  • Raven
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven
    • Raven is located in Knott County
  • Dema
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dema have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dema
    • Dema is located in Floyd County
  • Wayland
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayland
    • Wayland is located in Floyd County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
  • Eastern
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern
    • Eastern is located in Floyd County
  • David
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for David have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for David
    • David is located in Floyd County
  • Gapville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gapville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gapville
    • Gapville is located in Magoffin County
  • Hardshell
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hardshell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardshell
    • Hardshell is located in Breathitt 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 Compton Cemetery. The following communities are located in Knott County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Hindman
  • Hindman lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Compton Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hindman.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hindman

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 Compton Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Knott County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Breathitt County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Floyd County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Knox County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Leslie County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Letcher County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Magoffin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Morgan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Owsley County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Perry County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pike County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wolfe County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wise County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Knott County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Kentucky
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Kentucky
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Knott
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Compton Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Compton Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #509704  (Compton Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #509704 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: Vest
  • County: Knott         Elev: 304
  • Location given for GNIS #509704 (Compton Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

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