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A visit to the Davis 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 Davis Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.7870°   (36° 47' 13")

Lon:   -84.5788°   (-84° 34' 43")

The Davis Cemetery is located in McCreary County<2>.

The county seat for McCreary County is located in Whitley City. Whitley City lies just to the southeast of the Davis Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Davis Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Freedom Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freedom Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freedom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Freedom Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Davy Cad Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davy Cad Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davy Cad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davy Cad Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Maxwell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maxwell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maxwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maxwell Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Jeremiah Denney Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeremiah Denney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeremiah Denney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jeremiah Denney Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Woods Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woods Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • New Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lower Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Alton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alton Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Thomas Denney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Denney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Denney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Denney Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Charlie Vaughn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charlie Vaughn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charlie Vaughn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Charlie Vaughn Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • George Abbott Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Abbott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Abbott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The George Abbott Cemetery is located in Wayne County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Charlie Abbott Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charlie Abbott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charlie Abbott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Charlie Abbott Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Foster - Potts Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster - Potts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster - Potts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Foster - Potts Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in McCreary County
    • Coffey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coffey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coffey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coffey Cemetery is located in McCreary County
    • Keith Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keith Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Branscum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branscum Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branscum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Branscum Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Tucker Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Wayne County
    • Upper Denneys Gap Graveyard
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Denneys Gap Graveyard
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Denneys Gap Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Denneys Gap Graveyard is located in Wayne County
    • Gregory Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gregory Cemetery is located in McCreary County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in McCreary County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Davis Cemetery.

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

  • Ritner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritner
    • Ritner is located in Wayne County
  • Wiborg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiborg
    • Wiborg is located in McCreary County
  • Marshes Siding
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshes Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshes Siding
    • Marshes Siding is located in McCreary County
  • Smith Town
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Town
    • Smith Town is located in McCreary County
  • Whitley City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitley City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitley City
    • Whitley City is located in McCreary County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitley City <5>
  • Greenwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in McCreary County
  • Stearns
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stearns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stearns
    • Stearns is located in McCreary County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stearns <5>
  • Revelo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Revelo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Revelo
    • Revelo is located in McCreary County
  • Alpine
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
    • Alpine is located in Pulaski County
  • Sloans Valley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sloans Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sloans Valley
    • Sloans Valley is located in Pulaski County
  • Tateville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tateville
    • Tateville is located in Pulaski County
  • Parmleysville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parmleysville
    • Parmleysville is located in Wayne County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Pine Knot
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Strunk
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strunk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strunk
      • Strunk is located in McCreary County
    • Frazer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazer
      • Frazer is located in Wayne County
    • Burnside
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
      • Burnside is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 791 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnside <5>
    • Bronston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Foster Crossroads
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Crossroads
      • Foster Crossroads is located in Scott County (TN)
    • Mill Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mill Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Springs
      • Mill Springs is located in Wayne County
    • Sumpter
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumpter
      • Sumpter is located in Wayne County
    • Mount Pisgah
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pisgah
      • Mount Pisgah is located in Wayne County
    • Isham
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isham
      • Isham is located in Scott County (TN)
    • State Line
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Line
      • State Line is located in Scott County (TN)
    • Northfield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northfield
      • Northfield is located in Pulaski County
    • Monticello
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)

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 Davis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McCreary County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #511738  (Davis Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #511738 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: Nevelsville
    • County: McCreary         Elev: 376
    • Location given for GNIS #511738 (Davis 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 McCreary, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Davis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7870, Longitude: -84.5788       In this case, the coordinates for the Davis 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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