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A visit to the Thorpe Cemetery ...


The location of the Thorpe Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Thorpe Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.4834°   (37° 29' 0")

Lon:   -83.3357°   (-83° 20' 8")

The Thorpe Cemetery is located in Breathitt County<2>.

The county seat for Breathitt County is located in Jackson. Jackson lies just to the north northwest of the Thorpe 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 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 Thorpe Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Breathitt 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 Thorpe 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 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thorpe Cemetery.

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

    • Lost Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Creek
      • Lost Creek is located in Breathitt County
    • Kragon
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kragon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kragon
      • Kragon is located in Breathitt County
    • Flintville
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flintville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flintville
      • Flintville is located in Breathitt County
    • Clayhole
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayhole have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayhole
      • Clayhole is located in Breathitt County
    • Quicksand
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quicksand
      • Quicksand is located in Breathitt County
    • Whick
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whick
      • Whick is located in Breathitt County
    • Hardshell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardshell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardshell
      • Hardshell is located in Breathitt County
    • Jackson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Wolverine
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolverine
      • Wolverine is located in Breathitt County
    • Stacy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stacy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stacy
      • Stacy is located in Perry County
    • Frozen Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frozen Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frozen Creek
      • Frozen Creek is located in Breathitt County
    • Chenowee
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chenowee
      • Chenowee is located in Breathitt County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Chavies
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chavies
        • Chavies is located in Perry County
      • Rousseau
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rousseau have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rousseau
        • Rousseau is located in Breathitt County
      • Dice
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dice
        • Dice is located in Perry County
      • Vancleve
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vancleve have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vancleve
        • Vancleve is located in Breathitt County
      • Copebranch
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copebranch
        • Copebranch is located in Breathitt County
      • Gays Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gays Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gays Creek
        • Gays Creek is located in Perry County
      • Krypton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krypton
        • Krypton is located in Perry County
      • Taulbee
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taulbee
        • Taulbee is located in Breathitt County
      • Oakdale
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
        • Oakdale is located in Breathitt County
      • Jetts Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jetts Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jetts Creek
        • Jetts Creek is located in Breathitt County
      • Buckhorn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
        • Buckhorn is located in Perry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckhorn <4>
      • Ary
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ary
        • Ary is located in Perry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ary <4>
      • Bays
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bays have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bays
        • Bays is located in Breathitt County
      • Rock Lick
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Lick
        • Rock Lick is located in Breathitt 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 Thorpe Cemetery. The following communities are located in Breathitt County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Thorpe Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Jackson

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Thorpe Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Haddix Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haddix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haddix Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haddix Cemetery
    • Haddix Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haddix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haddix Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haddix Cemetery
    • Strong Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Strong Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strong Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Combs Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Combs Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Combs Cemetery
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Snowden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Snowden Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snowden Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Medlock Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Medlock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Medlock Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Medlock Cemetery
    • Teapoint Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • McIntosh Cemeteries
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Brewer Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brewer Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer Cemetery
      • Kings Branch Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • McIntosh Cemetery #6
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • The McIntosh Cemetery #6 is located in Breathitt County
        • The McIntosh Cemetery #6 has also been known as:
        • McIntosh Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McIntosh Cemetery #6
      • Salyor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salyor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salyor Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salyor Cemetery
      • Bowlin Cove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowlin Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowlin Cove Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowlin Cove Cemetery
      • White & Francis Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White & Francis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White & Francis Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White & Francis Cemetery
      • Hagins Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hagins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hagins Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hagins Cemetery
      • Helton Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Helton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Helton Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Helton Cemetery
      • Talent Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Talent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Talent Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Talent Cemetery
      • Fugate Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Fugate Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Fugate Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the north of Hardshell.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fugate Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #74018 <6>
      • Jones Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jones Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Harvey Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • The Harvey Cemetery is located in Breathitt County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 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 Thorpe Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #505230  (Thorpe Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #505230 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: Haddix
      • County: Breathitt         Elev: 285
      • Location given for GNIS #505230 (Thorpe 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 Breathitt, 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 Thorpe Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4834, Longitude: -83.3357       In this case, the coordinates for the Thorpe 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.
    <6>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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