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A visit to the Franklin 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 Franklin Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   36.0185°   (36° 1' 6")

Lon:   -81.9668°   (-81° 58' 0")

The Franklin Cemetery is located in Avery County<2>.

The county seat for Avery County is located in Newland. Newland lies just to the north northeast of the Franklin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Franklin Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Benfield Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Benfield Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Cuthbertson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cuthbertson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cuthbertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cuthbertson Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Ingram Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Temple Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Wise Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wise Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wise Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Clark Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clark Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Burleson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burleson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burleson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burleson Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Daniels Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniels Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Daniels Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Ashley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ashley Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Slippery Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slippery Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slippery Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Slippery Hill Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Avery County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Clark Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Clark Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • A.A. & Shoner Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Cuthbertson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cuthbertson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cuthbertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cuthbertson Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Buchanan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buchanan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Ollis Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ollis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ollis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ollis Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Greene Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greene Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • 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 Avery County
    • Houston Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Houston Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Calloway Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calloway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calloway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calloway Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Ledford Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ledford Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ledford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ledford Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Newland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newland Cemetery is located in Avery County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Franklin Cemetery.

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

  • Stamey Town
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stamey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamey Town
    • Stamey Town is located in Avery County
  • Crossnore
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Mount Pleasant
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County
  • Plumtree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumtree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumtree
    • Plumtree is located in Avery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plumtree <6>
  • Chestnut Dale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Dale
    • Chestnut Dale is located in Avery County
  • Linville Falls
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville Falls
    • Linville Falls is located in Avery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linville Falls <6>
  • Pineola
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Montezuma
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
    • Montezuma is located in Avery County
  • Minneapolis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minneapolis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneapolis
    • Minneapolis is located in Avery County
  • Jonas Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Newland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
    • Newland is located in Avery County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 694 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newland <6>
  • Vale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
    • Vale is located in Avery County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Linville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville
      • Linville is located in Avery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linville <6>
    • Grandfather
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandfather
      • Grandfather is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
    • Spruce Pine
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Sugar Mountain
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mountain
      • Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
    • Elk Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Park
      • Elk Park is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Park <6>
    • Penland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penland
      • Penland is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Penland <6>
    • Grassy Creek
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Creek
      • Grassy Creek is located in Mitchell County
    • Ashford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashford
      • Ashford is located in McDowell County
    • Bakersville
      (10 miles [16.1 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 Franklin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Avery County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1011378  (Franklin Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1011378 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: Newland
    • County: Avery         Elev: 1101
    • Location given for GNIS #1011378 (Franklin Cemetery)

The official website for Avery County: www.averyco.com/gov/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 North Carolina's counties, including Avery, 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 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 Franklin Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0185, Longitude: -81.9668       In this case, the coordinates for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<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>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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