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A visit to the Sullivan 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 Sullivan Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Sullivan 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 Sullivan Cemetery

Lat:   36.5826°   (36° 34' 57")

Lon:   -81.5782°   (-81° 34' 41")

The Sullivan Cemetery is located in Ashe County<2>.

The county seat for Ashe County is located in Jefferson. Jefferson lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Sullivan Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Sullivan Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hall Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Ashe County
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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 Ashe County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Ashe County
  • Eldreth Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eldreth Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eldreth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eldreth Cemetery is located in Ashe County
  • Nella Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nella Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nella Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nella Cemetery is located in Ashe County
  • Roop Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roop Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roop Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • Baldwin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Cemetery
    • The Baldwin Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Baldwin Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the west of Whitetop (VA).
    • The Baldwin Cemetery has also been known as:
    • William M. Baldwin Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49321 <5>
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Weaver Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • William D. Baldwin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Byars Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byars Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byars Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Byars Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • Whitetop Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitetop Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitetop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitetop Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Ashe County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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 Ashe County
    • Ham Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ham Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Davis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davis Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Perry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Tucker Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tucker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tucker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Ham Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ham Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Finley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Finley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Finley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Finley Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Graham Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Graham Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Perry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Ashe County
    • Perry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Cole Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cole Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Wiles Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wiles Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wiles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wiles Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Weaver Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Weaver Cemetery is located in Grayson County (VA)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Sullivan Cemetery.

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

  • Whitetop
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Apple Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Apple Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
    • Apple Grove is located in Ashe County
  • Brandon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brandon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon
    • Brandon is located in Ashe County
  • Sturgills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sturgills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgills
    • Sturgills is located in Ashe County
  • Green Cove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Cove
    • Green Cove is located in Washington County (VA)
  • Grayson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grayson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayson
    • Grayson is located in Ashe County
  • Lansing
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Helton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helton
    • Helton is located in Ashe County
  • Roten
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roten. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roten
    • Roten is located in Ashe County
  • Comet
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comet
    • Comet is located in Ashe County
  • Rugby
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
    • Rugby is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • Warrensville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Ashland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Ashe County
    • Creston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Grassy Creek
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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 Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grassy Creek <6>
    • Masada
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masada have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masada
      • Masada is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Shingletown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shingletown
      • Shingletown is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Crumpler
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crumpler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crumpler
      • Crumpler is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crumpler <6>
    • Weavers Ford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weavers Ford
      • Weavers Ford is located in Ashe County
    • Trout Dale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jefferson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Loves Mill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loves Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Mill
      • Loves Mill is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Damascus
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damascus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damascus
      • Damascus is located in Washington County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 775 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Damascus <6>
    • Fuller
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
      • Fuller is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • West Jefferson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Jefferson
      • West Jefferson is located in Ashe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,313 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Jefferson <6>
    • Mouth-of-Wilson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Friendship
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Friendship. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Washington County (VA)

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 Sullivan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Ashe County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Sullivan 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 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1015944  (Sullivan Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1015944 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: Park
    • County: Ashe         Elev: 1072
    • Location given for GNIS #1015944 (Sullivan Cemetery)

The official website for Ashe County: www.ashecountygov.com/

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 Ashe, 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 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 Sullivan Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5826, Longitude: -81.5782       In this case, the coordinates for the Sullivan 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.
<7>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.




 

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