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A visit to the Fore - Rutledge 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 Fore - Rutledge Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery

Lat:   35.6161°   (35° 36' 57")

Lon:   -82.6019°   (-82° 36' 6")

The Fore - Rutledge Cemetery is located in Buncombe County<1>.

The county seat for Buncombe County is located in Asheville. Asheville lies just to the east southeast of the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery .

Name Variations for Fore - Rutledge Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Fore - Rutledge Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Fore Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> of the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Rhodes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhodes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhodes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rhodes Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Rich Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rich Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rich Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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 Buncombe County
  • Violet Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Violet Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Violet Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Violet Hill Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Green Hills Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Hills Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Green Hills Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Old Macedonia Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Macedonia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Macedonia Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Olivett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olivett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olivett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Olivett Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Sluder Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sluder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sluder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sluder Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Cedar Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Hill Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Old Academy Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Academy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Academy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Academy Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
  • Ashelawn Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashelawn Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashelawn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ashelawn Gardens is located in Buncombe County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Acton UMC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Lewis Memorial Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewis Memorial Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Capps Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Capps Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Capps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Capps Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Harkins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harkins Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Hice Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hice Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hice Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hice Hill Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Pisgah View Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Luther Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luther Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luther Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Luther Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Forest Lawn Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Sunset Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunset Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • West Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Chapel Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Buncombe County
    • West Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Memorial Park is located in Buncombe County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery.

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

  • Emma
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Emma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma
    • Emma is located in Buncombe County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Emma
    • From the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery to Emma
  • West Asheville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Woodfin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodfin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodfin
    • Woodfin is located in Buncombe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,679 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodfin <7>
  • Asheville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Acton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Acton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
    • Acton is located in Buncombe County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Acton
    • From the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery to Acton
  • Stoney Knob
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Enka
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enka have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enka
    • Enka is located in Buncombe County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Enka <7>
  • Enka Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enka Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enka Village
    • Enka Village is located in Buncombe County
  • Shiloh
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shiloh have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
    • Shiloh is located in Buncombe County
  • Sayles Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayles Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayles Village
    • Sayles Village is located in Buncombe County
  • Redwood Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood Village
    • Redwood Village is located in Buncombe County
  • Leicester
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leicester have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leicester
    • Leicester is located in Buncombe County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leicester <7>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Alexander
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Biltmore Forest
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biltmore Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biltmore Forest
      • Biltmore Forest is located in Buncombe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,431 people
    • Fairview
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairview <7>
    • Weaverville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Candler
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Bent Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Creek
      • Bent Creek is located in Buncombe County
    • Azalea
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Swannanoa Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Riceville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Newfound
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Skyland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyland
      • Skyland is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Skyland <7>
    • Busbee
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Wilson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in Buncombe County
    • Beech
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beech. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech
      • Beech is located in Buncombe County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Beech
      • From the Fore - Rutledge Cemetery to Beech

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 Fore - Rutledge Cemetery. The following communities are located in Buncombe County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Fore - Rutledge Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Fore - Rutledge 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 Fore - Rutledge Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1011305  (Fore Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1011305 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: Asheville
    • County: Buncombe         Elev: 646
    • Location given for GNIS #1011305 (Fore Cemetery)

The official website for Buncombe County: www.buncombecounty.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Buncombe, 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' (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 Fore - Rutledge Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6161, Longitude: -82.6019    
<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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