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A visit to the Spaw 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 Spaw Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.1489°   (37° 8' 56")

Lon:   -84.7439°   (-84° 44' 38")

The Spaw Cemetery is located in Pulaski County<1>.

The county seat for Pulaski County is located in Somerset. Somerset lies just to the east southeast of the Spaw Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> of the Spaw Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Dick Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dick Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Ryan Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • White Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The White Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Ansel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ansel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ansel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ansel Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Cox Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cox Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Casey County
  • Grave Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grave Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grave Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grave Hill Cemetery is located in Casey County
  • Mintonville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mintonville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mintonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mintonville Cemetery is located in Casey County
  • Grays Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Dalton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dalton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dalton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dalton Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Smith Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • Bethelridge Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethelridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethelridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethelridge Cemetery is located in Casey County
    • Spaw Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spaw Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spaw Cemetery is located in Casey County
    • Phelps Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phelps Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phelps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phelps Cemetery is located in Casey County
    • Caintown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caintown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caintown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Caintown Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • New Hope Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Floyd Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Lee Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • White Oak Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Mill Springs National Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Springs National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Springs National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mill Springs National Cemetery is located in Pulaski County
    • Mt. Gillian Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gillian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gillian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gillian Cemetery is located in Pulaski County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Spaw Cemetery.

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

  • Ansel
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ansel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansel
    • Ansel is located in Pulaski County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ansel
    • From the Spaw Cemetery to Ansel
  • Ware
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ware. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ware
    • Ware is located in Casey County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ware
    • From the Spaw Cemetery to Ware
  • Mintonville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mintonville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mintonville
    • Mintonville is located in Casey County
  • Nancy
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Bethelridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethelridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethelridge
    • Bethelridge is located in Casey County
  • Science Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Science Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Science Hill
    • Science Hill is located in Pulaski County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 693 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Science Hill <7>
  • Argyle
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Argyle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argyle
    • Argyle is located in Casey County
  • Faubush
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Somerset
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Ferguson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
    • Ferguson is located in Pulaski County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 943 people
  • Evona
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evona have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evona
    • Evona is located in Casey County
  • Windsor
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
    • Windsor is located in Casey County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windsor <7>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Dabney
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dabney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dabney
      • Dabney is located in Pulaski County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dabney
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Dabney
    • Eubank
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Gilpin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gilpin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilpin
      • Gilpin is located in Casey County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Gilpin
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Gilpin
    • Vinnie
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vinnie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinnie
      • Vinnie is located in Pulaski County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vinnie
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Vinnie
    • Labascus
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Labascus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Labascus
      • Labascus is located in Casey County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Labascus
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Labascus
    • Teddy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teddy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teddy
      • Teddy is located in Casey County
    • Honey Acre
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Acre have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Acre
      • Honey Acre is located in Casey County
    • Bronston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Grundy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grundy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy
      • Grundy is located in Pulaski County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Grundy
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Grundy
    • Cantown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cantown
      • Cantown is located in Casey County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cantown
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Cantown
    • Phil
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phil. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phil
      • Phil is located in Casey County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Phil
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Phil
    • Frazer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Burnside
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
      • Burnside is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 791 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnside <7>
    • Coin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coin
      • Coin is located in Pulaski County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Coin
      • From the Spaw Cemetery to Coin
    • Waynesburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesburg
      • Waynesburg is located in Lincoln County
    • Rubert Ford
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rubert Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rubert Ford
      • Rubert Ford is located in Casey 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 Spaw Cemetery. The following communities are located in Pulaski County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Spaw 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 websites either 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 Spaw Cemetery:

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 Spaw Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #504034  (Spaw Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #504034 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: Science Hill
    • County: Pulaski         Elev: 330
    • Location given for GNIS #504034 (Spaw Cemetery)

The official website for Pulaski County: www.pulaskicountygovt.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 Pulaski, 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 Spaw Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1489, Longitude: -84.7439    
<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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