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The location of the Mills - Messer 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 Mills - Messer Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mills - Messer Cemetery

Lat:   36.9181°   (36° 55' 5")

Lon:   -83.6586°   (-83° 39' 30")

The Mills - Messer Cemetery is located in Knox County<2>.

The county seat for Knox County is located in Barbourville. Barbourville lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Mills - Messer 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 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 Mills - Messer Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Knox 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 Mills - Messer 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mills - Messer Cemetery.

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

    • Scalf
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scalf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scalf
      • Scalf is located in Knox County
    • Walker
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walker
      • Walker is located in Knox County
    • Dewitt
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewitt
      • Dewitt is located in Knox County
    • Rella
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rella have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rella
      • Rella is located in Bell County
    • Sims Fork
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sims Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sims Fork
      • Sims Fork is located in Bell County
    • Beverly
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beverly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
      • Beverly is located in Bell County
    • Arjay
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arjay
      • Arjay is located in Bell County
    • Ashers Fork
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashers Fork
      • Ashers Fork is located in Clay County
    • Brightshade
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brightshade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brightshade
      • Brightshade is located in Clay County
    • Flat Lick
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Lick
      • Flat Lick is located in Knox County
    • Hinkle
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hinkle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinkle
      • Hinkle is located in Knox County
    • Bimble
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bimble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bimble
      • Bimble is located in Knox County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bimble <5>
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Fourmile
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fourmile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fourmile
        • Fourmile is located in Bell County
      • Jenson
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenson
        • Jenson is located in Bell County
      • Kettle Island
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kettle Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kettle Island
        • Kettle Island is located in Bell County
      • Stoney Fork
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Fork
        • Stoney Fork is located in Bell County
      • Pineville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Dorton Branch
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorton Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorton Branch
        • Dorton Branch is located in Bell County
      • Straight Creek
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straight Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straight Creek
        • Straight Creek is located in Bell County
      • Callaway
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
        • Callaway is located in Bell County
      • Roark
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roark
        • Roark is located in Leslie County
      • Girdler
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Girdler
        • Girdler is located in Knox County
      • Artemus
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Artemus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artemus
        • Artemus is located in Knox County
      • Wasioto
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasioto
        • Wasioto is located in Bell County
      • Miracle
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle
        • Miracle is located in Bell County
      • Tacky Town
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacky Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacky Town
        • Tacky Town is located in Harlan County
      • Warbranch
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warbranch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warbranch
        • Warbranch is located in Leslie County
      • Woollum
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woollum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woollum
        • Woollum is located in Knox County
      • Cannon
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannon
        • Cannon is located in Knox 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 Mills - Messer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Knox County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mills - Messer Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Pineville

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Mills - Messer Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Darby Branch Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hubbard Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Sims Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Sims Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • The Sims Cemetery is located in Bell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sims Cemetery
    • Saylor Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Baker Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
    • Asher Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Asher Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Asher Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asher Cemetery
    • Gambrel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gambrel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gambrel Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gambrel Cemetery
    • Clark - Hinkle Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark - Hinkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark - Hinkle Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark - Hinkle Cemetery
    • Williamson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
    • Bingham Town Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Bingham Town Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • The Bingham Town Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Binghamtown Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bingham Town Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #73072 <7>
    • Red Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Smith Family Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • The Smith Family Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • The Smith Family Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Ashers Fork Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Family Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • Riley Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riley Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
      • Messer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Messer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Messer Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Messer Cemetery
      • Callebs Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • The Callebs Creek Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Callebs Creek Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the west of Girdler.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Callebs Creek Cemetery
      • Castle Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Castle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Castle Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Castle Cemetery
      • Turkey Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turkey Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turkey Creek Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turkey Creek Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Hammond Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hammond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hammond Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hammond Cemetery
      • Gray Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gray Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gray Cemetery
      • Sandy Branch Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Renfro Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Renfro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Renfro Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Renfro 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 Mills - Messer Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2543312  (Mills-Messer Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2543312 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: Scalf
      • County: Knox         Elev: 352
      • Location given for GNIS #2543312 (Mills-Messer 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 Knox, 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 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 Mills - Messer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.9181, Longitude: -83.6586       In this case, the coordinates for the Mills - Messer Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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.
    <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.
    <7>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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