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A visit to the Whitfield Cemetery ...


The location of the Whitfield 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 Whitfield Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.1614°   (37° 9' 41")

Lon:   -87.3997°   (-87° 23' 58")

The Whitfield Cemetery is located in Hopkins County<2>.

The county seat for Hopkins County is located in Madisonville. Madisonville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Whitfield 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 professional and volunteer 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 Whitfield Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Hopkins 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 Whitfield 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Whitfield Cemetery.

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

    • White Plains
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
      • White Plains is located in Hopkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Plains <4>
    • Nortonville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      • Oak Hill is located in Hopkins County
    • Mortons Gap
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Empire
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
      • Empire is located in Christian County
    • Bancroft
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bancroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
      • Bancroft is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Saint Charles
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Hopkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 269 people
    • Crofton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Depoy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Depoy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depoy
      • Depoy is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Graham
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
      • Graham is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Earlington
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earlington
      • Earlington is located in Hopkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,321 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Earlington <4>
    • Bluff Spring
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Spring
      • Bluff Spring is located in Christian County
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Luzerne
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luzerne
        • Luzerne is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Fearsville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fearsville
        • Fearsville is located in Christian County
      • Greenville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Nebo
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nebo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
        • Nebo is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Kirkmansville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkmansville
        • Kirkmansville is located in Todd County
      • Madisonville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
        • Madisonville is located in Hopkins County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,656 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <4>
      • Richland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland
        • Richland is located in Hopkins County
      • Powderly
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powderly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderly
        • Powderly is located in Muhlenberg County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 736 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Powderly <4>
      • Charleston
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
        • Charleston is located in Hopkins County
      • Lynn City
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn City
        • Lynn City is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Fiddle Bow
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiddle Bow
        • Fiddle Bow is located in Hopkins County
      • Dawson Springs
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)

    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 Whitfield Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hopkins County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Whitfield 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Whitfield Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Stanley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
    • McIntosh Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McIntosh Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McIntosh Church Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McIntosh Church Cemetery
    • Wynns Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wynns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wynns Cemetery is located in Christian County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wynns Cemetery
    • Sharbers Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Hight Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hight Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hight Cemetery
    • Oglesby Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oglesby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oglesby Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oglesby Cemetery
    • Furgerson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furgerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Furgerson Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furgerson Cemetery
    • Dunning Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunning Cemetery is located in Christian County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunning Cemetery
    • Atkinson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Atkinson Cemetery is located in Christian County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkinson Cemetery
    • Prowse Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prowse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prowse Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prowse Cemetery
    • Flatrock Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flatrock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flatrock Cemetery is located in Christian County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flatrock Cemetery
    • Gamblin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gamblin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gamblin Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gamblin Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Bass Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bass Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bass Cemetery is located in Christian County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bass Cemetery
      • Old Liberty Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Flat Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flat Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flat Creek Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flat Creek Cemetery
      • Barnsley Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnsley Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnsley Cemetery
      • Lake Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Terry Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Terry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Terry Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Terry Cemetery
      • Campbell Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 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 Christian County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
      • Ridge Top Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridge Top Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ridge Top Cemetery is located in Christian County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridge Top Cemetery
      • Foster Field Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Field Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Foster Field Cemetery is located in Christian County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Field Cemetery
      • Ebling Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Cary Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cary Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cary Cemetery
      • Rice Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rice Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rice Cemetery
      • Eades Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • The Eades Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
        • Former name for Eades Cemetery:
        • Pittman Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eades Cemetery
      • Mercer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mercer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mercer Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mercer 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 Whitfield Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #506684  (Whitfield Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #506684 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: Nortonville
      • County: Hopkins         Elev: 144
      • Location given for GNIS #506684 (Whitfield 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 Hopkins, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Whitfield Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1614, Longitude: -87.3997       In this case, the coordinates for the Whitfield 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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