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A visit to the Gum Sulpher 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 Gum Sulpher Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.4260°   (37° 25' 33")

Lon:   -84.4532°   (-84° 27' 11")

The Gum Sulpher Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County<1>.

The county seat for Rockcastle County is located in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon lies just to the southeast of the Gum Sulpher Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> of the Gum Sulpher Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Old Moss Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Moss Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Moss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Moss Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Piney Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piney Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piney Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Piney Grove Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
  • Albright Graveyard
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albright Graveyard
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Albright Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Albright Graveyard is located in Lincoln County
  • Negro Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Negro Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Negro Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Negro Creek Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
  • Crab Orchard Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Brock Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brock Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
  • Whitley Graveyard
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitley Graveyard
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitley Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitley Graveyard is located in Lincoln County
  • Red Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Red Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Denney Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Denney Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
  • Ramsey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ramsey Cemetery is located in Garrard County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Garrard County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Ephesos Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ephesos Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ephesos Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ephesos Church Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Sayers Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sayers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sayers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sayers Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
    • Riddle Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riddle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riddle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riddle Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
    • Saylor Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saylor Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
    • Wilmot Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilmot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilmot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilmot Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County
    • Hoskins Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoskins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoskins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hoskins Cemetery is located in Garrard County
    • Collett Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Collett Cemetery is located in Garrard County
    • Chandler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chandler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chandler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chandler Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Sigmon Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Rimmel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rimmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rimmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rimmel Cemetery is located in Rockcastle County

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 Gum Sulpher Cemetery.

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

  • Gum Sulphur
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Turkeytown
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Brodhead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brodhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brodhead
    • Brodhead is located in Rockcastle County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brodhead <7>
  • Crab Orchard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab Orchard
    • Crab Orchard is located in Lincoln County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 822 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crab Orchard <7>
  • Dog Walk
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Ottawa
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ottawa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottawa
    • Ottawa is located in Rockcastle County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ottawa
    • From the Gum Sulpher Cemetery to Ottawa
  • Broughtentown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broughtentown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broughtentown
    • Broughtentown is located in Lincoln County
  • Sugar Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Bee Lick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Mount Vernon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Renfro Valley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renfro Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renfro Valley
    • Renfro Valley is located in Rockcastle County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Renfro Valley <7>
  • Conway
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Conway. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conway
    • Conway is located in Rockcastle County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Conway
    • From the Gum Sulpher Cemetery to Conway
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Ottenheim
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottenheim have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottenheim
      • Ottenheim is located in Lincoln County
    • Wildie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildie
      • Wildie is located in Rockcastle County
    • Preachersville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Cartersville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Maywood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Walnut Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Orlando
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Halls Gap
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Gap
      • Halls Gap is located in Lincoln County
    • Woodstock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Hansford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Disputanta
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Slate Lick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Wallaceton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallaceton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallaceton
      • Wallaceton is located in Madison County
    • Rowland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Highland
      (11 miles [17.7 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 Gum Sulpher Cemetery. The following communities are located in Rockcastle County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Gum Sulpher 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 Rockcastle, 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 Gum Sulpher Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4260, Longitude: -84.4532    
<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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