A visit to the Franklin 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 Franklin Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.0280°   (38° 1' 40")

Lon:   -82.5860°   (-82° 35' 9")

The Franklin Cemetery is located in Lawrence County<1>.

The county seat for Lawrence County is located in Louisa. Louisa lies just to the north of the Franklin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> of the Franklin Cemetery.<3>

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

• Cartmill Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cartmill Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Cartmill Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Cartmill Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Cartmill Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Cartmill Cemetery
• Taylor Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Taylor Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Taylor Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Taylor Cemetery
• Emerson - Stratton Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emerson - Stratton Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Emerson - Stratton Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Emerson - Stratton Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Emerson - Stratton Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Emerson - Stratton Cemetery
• Hardin Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hardin Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Hardin Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Hardin Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Hardin Cemetery
• McClure Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
  • The McClure Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #75019 <5>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the McClure Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the McClure Cemetery
• Vinson Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vinson Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Vinson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Vinson Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Vinson Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Vinson Cemetery
• See Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the See Cemetery
  • The See Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the See Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the See Cemetery
• Miller Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Miller Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Miller Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Miller Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Miller Cemetery
• Miller Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
  • The Miller Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Miller Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Miller Cemetery
• Little Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Cemetery
  • The Little Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Little Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Little Cemetery
• Maynard Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maynard Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Maynard Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • The Maynard Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Maynard Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Maynard Cemetery
• Preece Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preece Cemetery
  • The Preece Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Preece Cemetery
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Preece Cemetery
• Continue List   (12 more) ...
  • Shannon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shannon Cemetery
    • The Shannon Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Shannon Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Shannon Cemetery
  • Twin Bottom Cemetery (?)
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Twin Bottom Cemetery (?)
    • The Twin Bottom Cemetery (?) is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Twin Bottom Cemetery (?)
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Twin Bottom Cemetery (?)
  • Hammond Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hammond Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hammond Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • The Hammond Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Hammond Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Hammond Cemetery
  • Lynch Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lynch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lynch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lynch Cemetery is located in Wayne County (WV)
  • Frasher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frasher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frasher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Frasher Cemetery is located in Wayne County (WV)
  • Greenlawn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
    • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Greenlawn Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Greenlawn Cemetery
  • Smoky Valley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smoky Valley Cemetery
    • The Smoky Valley Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Smoky Valley Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Smoky Valley Cemetery
  • Busseyville UMC Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Busseyville UMC Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Busseyville UMC Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • The Busseyville UMC Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Busseyville UMC Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Busseyville UMC Cemetery
  • Moses Preston Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moses Preston Cemetery
    • The Moses Preston Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2313304 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Moses Preston Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Moses Preston Cemetery
  • Buffalo Horn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buffalo Horn Cemetery
    • The Buffalo Horn Cemetery is located in Martin County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #73225 <5>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Buffalo Horn Cemetery
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to the Buffalo Horn Cemetery
  • Workman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Workman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Workman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Workman Cemetery is located in Wayne County (WV)
  • Hickory View Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory View Cemetery is located in Wayne County (WV)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Franklin Cemetery.

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

• Gallup ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gallup. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallup
  • Gallup is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gallup
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Gallup
• Maynard ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maynard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynard
  • Maynard is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Maynard
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Maynard
• Torchlight ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Torchlight. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Torchlight
  • Torchlight is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Torchlight
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Torchlight
• Walbridge ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walbridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walbridge
  • Walbridge is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Walbridge
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Walbridge
• Clifford
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clifford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifford
  • Clifford is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Clifford
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Clifford
• Bumblebee ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bumblebee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bumblebee
  • Bumblebee is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Bumblebee
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Bumblebee
• Ben Bow
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben Bow
  • Ben Bow is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Ben Bow
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Ben Bow
• Louisa
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisa
  • Louisa is located in Lawrence County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,325 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisa <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Louisa
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Louisa
• Georges Creek
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Georges Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georges Creek
  • Georges Creek is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Georges Creek
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Georges Creek
• Smoky Valley
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoky Valley
  • Smoky Valley is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Smoky Valley
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Smoky Valley
• Busseyville
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Busseyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busseyville
  • Busseyville is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Busseyville
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Busseyville
• Evergreen
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Evergreen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
  • Evergreen is located in Lawrence County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Evergreen
  • From the Franklin Cemetery to Evergreen
• Continue List   (15 more) ...
  • Ivory ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ivory. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivory
    • Ivory is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ivory
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Ivory
  • Richardson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richardson
    • Richardson is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Richardson
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Richardson
  • Peach Orchard
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peach Orchard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Orchard
    • Peach Orchard is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Peach Orchard
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Peach Orchard
  • Mineral Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
    • Mineral Springs is located in Wayne County (WV)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mineral Springs
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Mineral Springs
  • Fort Gay
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Gay
    • Fort Gay is located in Wayne County (WV)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 682 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Fort Gay
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Fort Gay
  • Adams
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
    • Adams is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Adams
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Adams
  • Ledocio
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledocio
    • Ledocio is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ledocio
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Ledocio
  • Noris ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Noris. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noris
    • Noris is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Noris
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Noris
  • Charley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charley
    • Charley is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Charley
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Charley
  • Ulysses ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ulysses. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ulysses
    • Ulysses is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ulysses
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Ulysses
  • Patrick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Patrick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick
    • Patrick is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Patrick
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Patrick
  • Five Forks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
    • Five Forks is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Five Forks
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Five Forks
  • Dunlow
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlow
    • Dunlow is located in Wayne County (WV)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dunlow
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Dunlow
  • Ellen
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ellen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellen
    • Ellen is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ellen
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Ellen
  • Mattie ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mattie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
    • Mattie is located in Lawrence County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mattie
    • From the Franklin Cemetery to Mattie

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 Franklin Cemetery. The following communities are located in Lawrence County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Louisa
  • Louisa lies 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the North (N) of the Franklin Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Louisa.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisa

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 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 Franklin Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Lawrence County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Boyd County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carter County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Elliott County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Floyd County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Greenup County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Magoffin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Martin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Morgan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pike County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lawrence County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cabell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lincoln County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Logan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Mingo County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wayne County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Lawrence County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Kentucky
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Kentucky
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Lawrence
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Franklin 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 Franklin Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #2337706  (Franklin Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #2337706 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: Mount Sterling
  • County: Lawrence         Elev: 215
  • Location given for GNIS #2337706 (Franklin Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

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