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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 Wells Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.0978°   (37° 5' 52")

Lon:   -85.9648°   (-85° 57' 53")

The Wells Cemetery is located in Barren County<1>.

The county seat for Barren County is located in Glasgow. Glasgow lies just to the south southeast of the Wells Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Wells Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Barren 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 Wells 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]<2> of the Wells Cemetery.

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

    • Cave City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Oil City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
      • Oil City is located in Barren County
    • Highland Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Springs
      • Highland Springs is located in Barren County
    • Park City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
      • Park City is located in Barren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park City <3>
    • Coral Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coral Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Hill
      • Coral Hill is located in Barren County
    • Horse Cave
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Union City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Edmonson County
    • Glasgow
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Beckton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckton
      • Beckton is located in Barren County
    • Hiseville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Rocky Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
      • Rocky Hill is located in Edmonson County
    • Mammoth Cave
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mammoth Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Cave
      • Mammoth Cave is located in Edmonson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mammoth Cave <3>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Park
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
        • Park is located in Barren County
      • Rowletts
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rowletts have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowletts
        • Rowletts is located in Hart County
      • Slick Rock
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slick Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slick Rock
        • Slick Rock is located in Barren County
      • Logsdon Valley
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logsdon Valley
        • Logsdon Valley is located in Hart County
      • Bunnell Crossing
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunnell Crossing
        • Bunnell Crossing is located in Hart County
      • Smiths Grove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smiths Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths Grove
        • Smiths Grove is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 817 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smiths Grove <3>
      • Winesap
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winesap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winesap
        • Winesap is located in Hart County
      • Three Springs
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
        • Three Springs is located in Hart County
      • Munfordville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munfordville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munfordville
        • Munfordville is located in Hart County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,660 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Munfordville <3>
      • Lucas
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucas have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucas
        • Lucas is located in Barren County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lucas <3>
      • Kino
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kino
        • Kino is located in Barren County
      • Knob Lick
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
        • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
      • Hardyville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardyville
        • Hardyville is located in Hart County
      • Rhoda
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhoda
        • Rhoda is located in Edmonson 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 Wells Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Barren County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Wells Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Cave City Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Hatcher - Poynter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Barren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Hatcher Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hatcher Cemetery is located in Barren County
      • The Hatcher Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hatcher - Turner Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatcher Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2410017 <6>
    • Camp Ground Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The Camp Ground Cemetery is located in Barren County
      • The Camp Ground Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Campground Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Ground Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #73294 <6>
    • Zion Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Edmonson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Allen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allen Cemetery is located in Barren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
    • Allen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allen Cemetery is located in Barren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Glasgow Memorial Gardens
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glasgow Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glasgow Memorial Gardens is located in Barren County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glasgow Memorial Gardens
    • Hunter Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Hart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunter Cemetery
    • Farmers Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farmers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farmers Cemetery is located in Hart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farmers Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Little Hope Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Locust Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Locust Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Locust Grove Cemetery is located in Edmonson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locust Grove Cemetery
      • Allen Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allen Cemetery is located in Barren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
      • France Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the France Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The France Cemetery is located in Edmonson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the France Cemetery
      • Glasgow Municipal Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Hiseville Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Warder Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • The Warder Cemetery is located in Barren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warder Cemetery
      • Daniels Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Daniels Cemetery is located in Hart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniels Cemetery
      • Adwell Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adwell Cemetery is located in Edmonson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adwell Cemetery
      • Woolsey Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woolsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woolsey Cemetery is located in Edmonson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woolsey Cemetery
      • Allen Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allen Cemetery is located in Barren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
      • Barlow Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barlow Cemetery is located in Barren County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barlow Cemetery

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

    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 Barren, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Wells Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.0978, Longitude: -85.9648    
    <3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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>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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