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A visit to the Swain Memorial 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 Swain Memorial Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.4407°   (35° 26' 26")

Lon:   -83.4375°   (-83° 26' 15")

The Swain Memorial Cemetery is located in Swain County<1>.

The county seat for Swain County is located in Bryson City. Bryson City lies just to the south southwest of the Swain Memorial Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<2> of the Swain Memorial Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Deep Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deep Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deep Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deep Creek Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Watkins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Watkins Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Jenkins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Kirkland Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirkland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirkland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kirkland Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Watkins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Watkins Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Wiggins - Watson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wiggins - Watson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wiggins - Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wiggins - Watson Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Jenkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Cooper Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cooper Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Sutton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sutton Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Galbraith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galbraith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galbraith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Galbraith Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Laurel Branch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Laurel Branch Cemetery is located in Swain County
  • Blankenship Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • De Hart Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the De Hart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the De Hart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The De Hart Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Owl Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owl Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Owl Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Sherrill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherrill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherrill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sherrill Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • McHan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McHan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McHan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McHan Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Laney Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laney Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Laney Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Stiles Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiles Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stiles Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Connor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Connor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Connor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Connor Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Roundhill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roundhill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roundhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roundhill Cemetery is located in Graham County
    • Jenkins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Union Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Birdtown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birdtown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birdtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birdtown Cemetery is located in Swain County
    • Queen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Queen Cemetery is located in Swain County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Swain Memorial Cemetery.

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

  • Bryson City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryson City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryson City
    • Bryson City is located in Swain County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,443 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryson City <6>
  • Whittier
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittier have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittier
    • Whittier is located in Jackson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whittier <6>
  • Unahala
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Forney ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Judson ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Wilmot
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Cherokee
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconaluftee Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconaluftee Indian Village
    • Oconaluftee Indian Village is located in Swain County
  • Almond
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almond
    • Almond is located in Swain County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Almond <6>
  • Paint Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Town
    • Paint Town is located in Jackson County
  • Bushnell ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Wesser
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...

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 Swain Memorial Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Swain County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bryson City
  • Cherokee
  • Franklin
  • Sylva
    • Sylva lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Swain Memorial Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sylva.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylva
  • Webster
    • Webster lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Swain Memorial Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Webster.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Swain Memorial 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 Swain Memorial Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1015972  (Swain Memorial Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1015972 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: Bryson City
    • County: Swain         Elev: 560
    • Location given for GNIS #1015972 (Swain Memorial Cemetery)

The official website for Swain County: www.swaincounty.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 Swain, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Swain Memorial Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4407, Longitude: -83.4375    
<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>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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