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A visit to the Laurel Cemetery ...



Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Laurel Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Laurel Cemetery (FG ID #74780)

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 Laurel Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.7196°   (36° 43' 10")

Lon:   -84.3727°   (-84° 22' 21")

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

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

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 professional and volunteer 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 Laurel Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to McCreary 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 Laurel 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Laurel Cemetery.

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

    • Stearns
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stearns have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Revelo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Revelo
      • Revelo is located in McCreary County
    • Pine Knot
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Whitley City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitley City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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>
    • Marshes Siding
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshes Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshes Siding
      • Marshes Siding is located in McCreary County
    • Strunk
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strunk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strunk
      • Strunk is located in McCreary County
    • Smith Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Town
      • Smith Town is located in McCreary County
    • Wiborg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiborg
      • Wiborg is located in McCreary County
    • Isham
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isham
      • Isham is located in Scott County (TN)
    • State Line
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Line
      • State Line is located in Scott County (TN)
    • Liberty
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Whitley County
    • Ayers
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ayers
      • Ayers is located in Whitley County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Williamsburg
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Winfield
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Emlyn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emlyn
        • Emlyn is located in Whitley County
      • Greenwood
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
        • Greenwood is located in McCreary County
      • Foster Crossroads
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Crossroads
        • Foster Crossroads is located in Scott County (TN)
      • Pleasant View
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
        • Pleasant View is located in Whitley County
      • Red Ash
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Ash have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Ash
        • Red Ash is located in Whitley County
      • Saxton
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxton
        • Saxton is located in Whitley County
      • Ritner
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritner
        • Ritner is located in Wayne 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 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Laurel Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Gilreath Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilreath Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilreath Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilreath Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethel Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the southwest of Pine Knot.
      • The Bethel Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Bethel Church Cemetery
      • Marsh Creek Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1976467 <1>
    • Musgrove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • McCreary County Memorial Gardens
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Pine Knot Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Knot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Knot Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Knot Cemetery
    • Lower Cal Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Hickenbottom Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickenbottom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hickenbottom Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickenbottom Cemetery
    • Barren Fork Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barren Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barren Fork Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barren Fork Cemetery
    • Hollaway Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollaway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollaway Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollaway Cemetery
    • Holloway Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Hayes Creek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hayes Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hayes Creek Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayes Creek Cemetery
    • Carter Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Lower Hickory Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Hill Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hill Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Jones Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • 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 McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Holt Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holt Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
      • Chitwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chitwood Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood Cemetery
      • Hickman Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hickman Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickman Cemetery
      • Stevens Foster Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • King Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The King Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
      • Ryan Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ryan Cemetery is located in Martin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Cemetery
      • Rock Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rock Creek Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Creek Cemetery
      • Steely Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steely Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Steely Cemetery is located in Whitley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steely 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 Laurel Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #513234  (Laurel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #513234 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: Hollyhill
      • County: McCreary         Elev: 382
      • Location given for GNIS #513234 (Laurel Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #74780

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <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 '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 Laurel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7196, Longitude: -84.3727    
    <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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.




 

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