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A visit to the Hobson Cemetery ...


The location of the Hobson 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 Hobson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.0835°   (36° 5' 0")

Lon:   -82.0418°   (-82° 2' 30")

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

The county seat for Avery County is located in Newland. Newland lies just to the east of the Hobson Cemetery .

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 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 Hobson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Avery 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 Hobson 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Hobson Cemetery.

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

    • Chestnut Dale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Dale
      • Chestnut Dale is located in Avery County
    • Minneapolis
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Plumtree
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Heaton Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaton Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaton Creek
      • Heaton Creek is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Vale
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Burbank
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burbank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
      • Burbank is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Newland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • 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 <4>
    • Elk Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <4>
    • Roan Mountain
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Stamey Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] 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
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossnore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossnore
      • Crossnore is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 231 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crossnore <4>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Montezuma
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Bakersville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Buladean
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buladean
        • Buladean is located in Mitchell County
      • Pineola
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Linville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • 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 <4>
      • Linville Falls
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 <4>
      • Grandfather
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandfather
        • Grandfather is located in Avery County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
      • Sugar Mountain
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Banner Elk
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Red Hill
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill
        • Red Hill is located in Mitchell County
      • Penland
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • 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 <4>
      • Spruce Pine
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jonas Ridge
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)

    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 Hobson 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 Hobson Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 41 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Hobson Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Jones Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Ollis Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ollis Cemetery
    • Roan Valley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roan Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roan Valley Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roan Valley Cemetery
    • Pittman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pittman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pittman Cemetery is located in Avery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pittman Cemetery
    • Greene Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Cemetery
    • Slippery Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slippery Hill Cemetery
    • Buchanan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
    • Houston Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
    • Ashley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashley Cemetery
    • Hicks Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hicks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hicks Cemetery is located in Avery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicks Cemetery
    • Shell Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shell Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shell Cemetery
    • Knight Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (29 more) ...
      • Julian Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Julian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Julian Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Julian Cemetery
      • Greer Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greer Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greer Cemetery
      • Buchanan Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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 Mitchell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
      • Major Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Major Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Major Cemetery is located in Mitchell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Major Cemetery
      • Daniels Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniels Cemetery
      • Winters Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Winters Cemetery is located in Avery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winters Cemetery
      • Gibbs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibbs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gibbs Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibbs Cemetery
      • Holtsclaw Family Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Birchfield Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birchfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Birchfield Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birchfield Cemetery
      • Freeman Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • The Freeman Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
      • Miller Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • The Miller Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
      • Calhoun Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
      • Gouge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gouge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gouge Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gouge Cemetery
      • Heaton Ridge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heaton Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Heaton Ridge Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heaton Ridge Cemetery
      • Street Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • The Street Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Street Cemetery
      • Harrell Family Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • The Harrell Family Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harrell Family Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Roan Mountain (TN).
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrell Family Cemetery
      • Barnett Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnett Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
      • Burleson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • 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 Mitchell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burleson Cemetery
      • Burleson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Mitchell County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burleson Cemetery
      • Benfield Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benfield Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Burleson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burleson Cemetery
      • Cuthbertson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cuthbertson Cemetery
      • Guy Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Guy Cemetery is located in Avery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guy Cemetery
      • Fork Mtn. Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fork Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fork Mtn. Cemetery is located in Avery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fork Mtn. Cemetery
      • Cook Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cook Cemetery is located in Avery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
      • Richardson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
      • Caraway Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caraway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Caraway Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caraway Cemetery
      • Perkins Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Perkins Cemetery is located in Carter County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins 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 Hobson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1012088  (Hobson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1012088 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: Carvers Gap
      • County: Avery         Elev: 1078
      • Location given for GNIS #1012088 (Hobson 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 '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 Hobson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0835, Longitude: -82.0418       In this case, the coordinates for the Hobson 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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