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The location of the Shearer - Dobbs 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 Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery

Lat:   36.6959°   (36° 41' 45")

Lon:   -84.6611°   (-84° 39' 39")

The Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery is located in McCreary County<2>.

The county seat for McCreary County is located in Whitley City. Whitley City lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east of the Shearer - Dobbs 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 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 Shearer - Dobbs 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 Shearer - Dobbs 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery.

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

    • Parmleysville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parmleysville
      • Parmleysville is located in Wayne County
    • Ritner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritner
      • Ritner is located in Wayne County
    • Mount Pisgah
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pisgah
      • Mount Pisgah is located in Wayne County
    • Smith Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Town
      • Smith Town is located in McCreary County
    • Foster Crossroads
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Crossroads
      • Foster Crossroads is located in Scott County (TN)
    • Revelo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Revelo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Revelo
      • Revelo is located in McCreary County
    • Stearns
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stearns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>
    • Whitley City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitley City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>
    • Marshes Siding
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshes Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshes Siding
      • Marshes Siding is located in McCreary County
    • Sumpter
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumpter
      • Sumpter is located in Wayne County
    • Pine Knot
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Wiborg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiborg
      • Wiborg is located in McCreary County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Strunk
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strunk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strunk
        • Strunk is located in McCreary County
      • State Line
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for State Line
        • State Line is located in Scott County (TN)
      • Isham
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isham
        • Isham is located in Scott County (TN)
      • Monticello
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Slickford
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slickford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slickford
        • Slickford is located in Wayne County
      • Verdun
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verdun
        • Verdun is located in Scott County (TN)
      • West Oneida
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Oneida
        • West Oneida is located in Scott County (TN)
      • Oneida
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oneida
        • Oneida is located in Scott County (TN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,704 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oneida <4>
      • Winfield
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Greenwood
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
        • Greenwood is located in McCreary County
      • Shearer Valley
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shearer Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shearer Valley
        • Shearer Valley is located in Wayne County
      • Mill Springs
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Springs
        • Mill Springs is located in Wayne County
      • Alpine
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
        • Alpine is located in Pulaski 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 Shearer - Dobbs 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 Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Foster Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Foster Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Cemetery
    • Ryan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ryan Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Cemetery
    • Denny Farm Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denny Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Denny Farm Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denny Farm Cemetery
    • Griffin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griffin Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffin Cemetery
    • Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hill Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
    • Burk Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burk Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burk Cemetery
    • Burkes Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burkes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burkes Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burkes Cemetery
    • Burke - Kidd Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burke - Kidd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burke - Kidd Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burke - Kidd Cemetery
    • Carl Kidd Graveyard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carl Kidd Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carl Kidd Graveyard is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carl Kidd Graveyard
    • Bell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bell Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bell Cemetery
    • Steele Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Steele Cemetery is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in McCreary County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Winchester Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winchester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Winchester Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winchester Cemetery
      • Aught Gregory Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aught Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Aught Gregory Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aught Gregory Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • 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 Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • The Caylor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the The Caylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The The Caylor Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the The Caylor Cemetery
      • David L. Crownshed Grave
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David L. Crownshed Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The David L. Crownshed Grave is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David L. Crownshed Grave
      • Grant Roberts Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grant Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grant Roberts Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grant Roberts Cemetery
      • Rigney - Gregory Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rigney - Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rigney - Gregory Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rigney - Gregory Cemetery
      • Bell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bell Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bell Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 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 Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • Criswell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Criswell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Criswell Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Criswell Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Wayne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Kidd Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kidd Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • 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 McCreary County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory 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 Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #515340  (Shearer- Dobbs Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #515340 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: Bell Farm
      • County: McCreary         Elev: 450
      • Location given for GNIS #515340 (Shearer- Dobbs 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 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 'straight-line' 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 Shearer - Dobbs Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6959, Longitude: -84.6611       In this case, the coordinates for the Shearer - Dobbs 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.




 

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