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A visit to the Franklin Cemetery ...


The location of the Franklin Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   37.1487°   (37° 8' 55")

Lon:   -85.7316°   (-85° 43' 53")

The Franklin Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County<2>.

The county seat for Metcalfe County is located in Edmonton. Edmonton lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Franklin Cemetery .

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 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 Franklin Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Metcalfe County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • 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

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Franklin Cemetery.

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

    • Three Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
      • Three Springs is located in Hart County
    • Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
      • Park is located in Barren County
    • Center
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
      • Center is located in Metcalfe County
    • Pascal
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pascal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
      • Pascal is located in Hart County
    • Hiseville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Knob Lick
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
      • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
    • Hardyville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardyville
      • Hardyville is located in Hart County
    • Bunnell Crossing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunnell Crossing
      • Bunnell Crossing is located in Hart County
    • Liletown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
      • Liletown is located in Green County
    • Canmer
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canmer
      • Canmer is located in Hart County
    • Coral Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coral Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Hill
      • Coral Hill is located in Barren County
    • Horse Cave
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Slick Rock
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slick Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slick Rock
        • Slick Rock is located in Barren County
      • Exie
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exie
        • Exie is located in Green County
      • Rowletts
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rowletts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowletts
        • Rowletts is located in Hart County
      • Randolph
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randolph have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
        • Randolph is located in Metcalfe County
      • Edmonton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmonton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonton
        • Edmonton is located in Metcalfe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,597 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmonton <4>
      • Keltner
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keltner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keltner
        • Keltner is located in Adair County
      • Munfordville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munfordville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munfordville
        • Munfordville is located in Hart County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,660 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Munfordville <4>
      • Cave City
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Gabe
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gabe
        • Gabe is located in Green County
      • Glasgow
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Kino
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kino
        • Kino is located in Barren County
      • Pickett
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickett
        • Pickett is located in Adair 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 Franklin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Metcalfe County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

    • Ennies Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ennies Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ennies Cemetery is located in Hart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ennies Cemetery
    • Buck Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buck Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buck Hill Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buck Hill Cemetery
    • Bowles Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Bowles Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • The Bowles Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Nunn - Bowles Cemetery
      • Nunn Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowles Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2471325 <6>
    • Hiser Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hiser Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiser Cemetery
    • Center Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Center Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Cemetery
    • Rock Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rock Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Cemetery
    • Houk Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Houk Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houk Cemetery
    • Cassady Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cassady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cassady Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cassady Cemetery
    • Hodges Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
    • McGlasson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGlasson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGlasson Cemetery is located in Green County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGlasson Cemetery
    • McDonald Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • McCubbin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCubbin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCubbin Cemetery is located in Hart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCubbin Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Morris Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morris Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Cemetery
      • Robertson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Metcalfe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Lane Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lane Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane Cemetery
      • Jones Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • 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 Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Harlow Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harlow Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harlow Cemetery
      • Forbis Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forbis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Forbis Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forbis Cemetery
      • Kidd Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kidd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kidd Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kidd Cemetery
      • Hedgespeth Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hedgespeth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hedgespeth Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hedgespeth Cemetery
      • Boston Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boston Cemetery is located in Green County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston Cemetery
      • Simpson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Simpson Cemetery is located in Hart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Cemetery
      • Mercer Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mercer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mercer Cemetery is located in Hart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mercer Cemetery

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

    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 #492448  (Franklin Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #492448 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: Center
      • County: Metcalfe         Elev: 229
      • Location given for GNIS #492448 (Franklin 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 Metcalfe, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Franklin Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1487, Longitude: -85.7316       In this case, the coordinates for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.




 

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