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A visit to the Thompson Cemetery ...


We aren't confident of the location of the Thompson Cemetery, so consider the above location as an estimate.<1>


Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Thompson Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <2> website: The Thompson Cemetery (FG ID #76294)

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 Thompson Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery has been estimated.

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

Lat:   38.1620°   (38° 9' 43")

Lon:   -82.7605°   (-82° 45' 37")

The Thompson Cemetery is located in Lawrence County<3>.

The county seat for Lawrence County is located in Louisa. Louisa lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the east southeast of the Thompson Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Thompson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Lawrence 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 Thompson 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 26 communities are within Less than 2 miles<4> of the Thompson Cemetery.

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

    • Dennis ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dennis. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis
      • Dennis is located in Lawrence County
    • Olioville
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Olioville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olioville
      • Olioville is located in Lawrence County
    • Gladys ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gladys. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladys
      • Gladys is located in Lawrence County
    • Cadmus ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cadmus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadmus
      • Cadmus is located in Lawrence County
    • Tuscola ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tuscola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscola
      • Tuscola is located in Lawrence County
    • Christmas ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Christmas. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christmas
      • Christmas is located in Lawrence County
    • Keturah ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keturah. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keturah
      • Keturah is located in Lawrence County
    • Vessie ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vessie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vessie
      • Vessie is located in Lawrence County
    • Hicksville ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hicksville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicksville
      • Hicksville is located in Lawrence County
    • Overda
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overda have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overda
      • Overda is located in Lawrence County
    • Brammer Gap
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brammer Gap
      • Brammer Gap is located in Lawrence County
    • Lizzie ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lizzie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lizzie
      • Lizzie is located in Lawrence County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Glenwood ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
        • Glenwood is located in Lawrence County
      • Irad ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irad have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irad
        • Irad is located in Lawrence County
      • Yatesville
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yatesville
        • Yatesville is located in Lawrence County
      • Fallsburg
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallsburg
        • Fallsburg is located in Lawrence County
      • Goldie ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goldie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldie
        • Goldie is located in Lawrence County
      • Cherokee Gap
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Gap
        • Cherokee Gap is located in Lawrence County
      • Stringtown
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
        • Stringtown is located in Lawrence County
      • Estep ‑ Historic
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Estep. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estep
        • Estep is located in Lawrence County
      • Houckville
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houckville
        • Houckville is located in Lawrence County
      • Osie ‑ Historic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osie came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<6>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osie
        • Osie is located in Lawrence County
      • Five Forks
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
        • Five Forks is located in Lawrence County
      • Potters
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potters have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potters
        • Potters is located in Lawrence County
      • Jeriel
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeriel have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeriel
        • Jeriel is located in Carter County
      • Webbville
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webbville
        • Webbville is located in Lawrence County

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<4> of the Thompson Cemetery.<7>

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

    • Jordan Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Jordan Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #74672 <2>
    • Hammond Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Brammer Gap Cemetery (?)
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Leadman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • The Leadman Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leadman Cemetery
    • Crabtree Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Green Valley Cemetery (?)
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • McCormick Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Little Cat Fork Cemetery (?)
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Taylor Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Bishop Knob Cemetery (?)
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Glenwood Road Cemetery #1 (?)
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Glenwood Road Cemetery #2 (?)
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Webb Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Howell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Coburn Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jordan Family Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • James C Webb Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the James C Webb Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
        • The James C Webb Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James C Webb Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2322457 <2>
      • Adams Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • The Adams Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
      • Adkins Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Adkins Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
        • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
      • Bradley Gap Cemetery (?)
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Yatesville Memorial Gardens
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Blaine Creek Cemetery (?)
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Lambert Family Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)

    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 Thompson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #505199  (Thompson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #505199 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: Webbville
      • County: Lawrence         Elev: 271
      • Location given for GNIS #505199 (Thompson Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #76294

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>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.
    <3>If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Lawrence, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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 Thompson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1620, Longitude: -82.7605       In this case, the coordinates for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <5>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.
    <6>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
    <7>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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