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A visit to the Gurley Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Gurley Cemetery ...

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

35.8973, -82.0143

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

The Gurley Cemetery is located in Mitchell County<2>.

The county seat for Mitchell County is located in Bakersville. Bakersville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Gurley Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Gurley Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Gurley Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Biddix Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Biddix Cemetery is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biddix Cemetery
  • McKinney Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The McKinney Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinney Cemetery
  • Blalock Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Blalock Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blalock Cemetery
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Cemetery
  • Pendley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Pendley Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pendley Cemetery
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Cemetery
  • Tolley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Tolley Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolley Cemetery
  • Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Brown Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Brown Cemetery is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Cemetery
  • Wiseman Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Wiseman Cemetery is located in Avery County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiseman Cemetery
  • McHone Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • The McHone Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHone Cemetery
  • Lonon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Lonon Cemetery is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lonon Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in McDowell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
    • Cook Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cook Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Cemetery
    • Silvers Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Silvers Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silvers Cemetery
    • Stafford Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Stafford Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford Cemetery
    • Collis Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Collis Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collis Cemetery
    • Burnett Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Burnett Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnett Cemetery
    • Hollifield Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Hollifield Cemetery is located in McDowell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollifield Cemetery
    • Washburn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Washburn Cemetery is located in McDowell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Gurley Cemetery.

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

  • Altapass
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Altapass is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altapass
  • Grassy Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Grassy Creek is located in Mitchell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Creek
  • Spruce Pine
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Ashford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Ashford is located in McDowell County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashford
  • Little Switzerland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Linville Falls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Penland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jonas Ridge
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Stamey Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Stamey Town is located in Avery County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamey Town
  • Plumtree
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Linville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Linville is located in Burke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville
  • Crossnore
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Newdale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Newdale is located in Yancey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newdale
    • Celo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Celo is located in Yancey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celo
    • Hamrick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Hamrick is located in Yancey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamrick
    • Pineola
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Chestnut Dale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Chestnut Dale is located in Avery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Dale
    • Bakersville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Double Island
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Double Island is located in Yancey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Island
    • Micaville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Nebo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Montezuma
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Montezuma is located in Avery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
    • Newland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Little Rock Creek ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Little Rock Creek is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Rock Creek

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 Gurley Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mitchell County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Gurley Cemetery: