A visit to the Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Otter Creek Cemetery
Lat: 37.8072° (37° 48' 25")
Lon: -86.0011° (-86° 0' 3")
The Otter Creek Cemetery is located in Hardin County<1>.
The county seat for Hardin County is located in Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the southeast of the Otter Creek Cemetery .
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Otter Creek Cemetery.<3>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Otter Creek Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Vine Grove East Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Tarpley Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tarpley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tarpley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Tarpley Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Howell Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howell Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Howell Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Hynes Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hynes Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hynes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hynes Cemetery is located in Meade County
- Swan Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swan Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Swan Cemetery is located in Meade County
- Rineyville Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rineyville Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rineyville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rineyville Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- North Hardin Memorial Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Hardin Memorial Gardens
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Hardin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The North Hardin Memorial Gardens is located in Hardin County
- Yates Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yates Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yates Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Yates Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Arms Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arms Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arms Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Arms Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Ridge Spring Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridge Spring Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridge Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ridge Spring Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Shelton Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelton Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Shelton Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- McCoy Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCoy Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCoy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The McCoy Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Lewis Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Lewis Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Blueball Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blueball Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blueball Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Blueball Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Gunning Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gunning Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gunning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Gunning Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Shelton Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelton Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Shelton Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Lincoln Memorial Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Cowley Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Cowley Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Stithon Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stithon Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stithon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Stithon Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Martin Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Martin Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Miller Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Miller Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Mays Grove Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mays Grove Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mays Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Mays Grove Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Owens Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Owens Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- Davis Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- 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 Hardin County
- Sutherland Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutherland Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutherland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Sutherland Cemetery is located in Hardin County
- St. Patricks Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The St. Patricks Cemetery is located in Hardin County
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Otter Creek Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Otter Creek Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Vine Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Radcliff
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radcliff
- Radcliff is located in Hardin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,923 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radcliff <6>
- Rineyville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Dietz Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dietz Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dietz Acres
- Dietz Acres is located in Hardin County
- Flaherty
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Perryville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryville
- Perryville is located in Hardin County
- Prichard Place
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prichard Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prichard Place
- Prichard Place is located in Hardin County
- Grahamton
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grahamton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grahamton
- Grahamton is located in Meade County
- Four Corners
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Kraft
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kraft. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kraft
- Kraft is located in Hardin County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kraft
- From the Otter Creek Cemetery to Kraft
- Rose Terrace
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Terrace
- Rose Terrace is located in Hardin County
- Van Voorhis Manor
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Voorhis Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Voorhis Manor
- Van Voorhis Manor is located in Meade County
- Continue List (17 more) ...
- Saint John
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Maples Corner
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Muldraugh
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muldraugh have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muldraugh
- Muldraugh is located in Meade County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 981 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Muldraugh <6>
- Garrett
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrett have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrett
- Garrett is located in Meade County
- Big Spring
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Howe Valley
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howe Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howe Valley
- Howe Valley is located in Hardin County
- Franklin Cross Roads
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Cross Roads
- Franklin Cross Roads is located in Hardin County
- Lickskillet
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lickskillet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lickskillet
- Lickskillet is located in Meade County
- Crest
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crest. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest
- Crest is located in Hardin County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crest
- From the Otter Creek Cemetery to Crest
- Vertrees
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Rock Haven
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Haven
- Rock Haven is located in Meade County
- Cecilia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- Elizabethtown
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Tunnel Hills
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnel Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnel Hills
- Tunnel Hills is located in Hardin County
- Buck Grove
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Hillgrove
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillgrove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillgrove
- Hillgrove is located in Meade County
- Hughes Landing
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes Landing
- Hughes Landing is located in Meade 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 Otter Creek Cemetery. The following communities are located in Hardin County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Otter Creek Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
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 Otter Creek Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Kentucky:
- Pages specific to Hardin 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 Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #500028 (Otter Creek Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #500028 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: Flaherty
- County: Hardin Elev: 215
- Location given for GNIS #500028 (Otter Creek Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Hardin County: www.hcky.org/
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 Hardin, 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' 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 Otter Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8072, Longitude: -86.0011 |
<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> | 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. |
<6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |