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A visit to the Watkins Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Watkins Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Watkins Cemetery (FG ID #2518657)

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 Watkins Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery has been estimated.<2>

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

Lat:   35.1946°   (35° 11' 40")

Lon:   -81.7696°   (-81° 46' 10")

The Watkins Cemetery is located in Rutherford County<3>.

The county seat for Rutherford County is located in Rutherfordton. Rutherfordton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the northwest of the Watkins Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Watkins Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Suck Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Suck Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Suck Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Suck Creek Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
  • Ruppe Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruppe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruppe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ruppe Cemetery is located in Cleveland County
  • McCraw Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCraw Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCraw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCraw Cemetery is located in Cleveland County
  • McCraw Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Wood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wood Cemetery is located in Cleveland County
  • State Line Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Line Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The State Line Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
  • Horton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Horton Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
  • Horton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Horton Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
  • Lavonia Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lavonia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lavonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lavonia Cemetery is located in Cleveland County
  • Jolley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jolley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jolley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jolley Cemetery is located in Cleveland County
  • Scruggs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scruggs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scruggs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scruggs Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48702 <1>
  • Calvary Baptist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Byars Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byars Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Byars Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byars Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Cherokee Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherokee Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherokee Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cherokee Creek Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Cliffside Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Painter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Painter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Painter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Painter Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Martin Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Crestview Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crestview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crestview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crestview Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Furnace Place Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furnace Place Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furnace Place Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Furnace Place Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Robbs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robbs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robbs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robbs Cemetery is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)

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] of the Watkins Cemetery.

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

  • Cliffside
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffside have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffside
    • Cliffside is located in Cleveland County
  • Henrietta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Six Points
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Chesnee
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Caroleen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Boiling Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Harris
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Flint Hill ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Hill came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<8>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Hill
    • Flint Hill is located in Cleveland County
  • Sandy Mush
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Macedonia
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Erwinsville ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erwinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erwinsville
    • Erwinsville is located in Cleveland County
  • Mooresboro
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresboro have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresboro
    • Mooresboro is located in Cleveland County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Holly Springs
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Rutherford County
    • Brooklyn
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brooklyn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brooklyn
      • From the Watkins Cemetery to Brooklyn
    • Mayo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Alexander Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alexander Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexander Mills
      • Alexander Mills is located in Rutherford County
    • Ellenboro
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellenboro have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellenboro
      • Ellenboro is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 830 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellenboro <7>
    • Concord
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Rutherford County
    • Gaffney
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Sharon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sharon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
      • Sharon is located in Cleveland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sharon
      • From the Watkins Cemetery to Sharon
    • Lattimore
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lattimore have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lattimore
      • Lattimore is located in Cleveland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 454 people
    • East Gaffney
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Gaffney have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gaffney
      • East Gaffney is located in Cherokee County (SC)
    • Forest City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Cowpens
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Bostic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bostic have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bostic
      • Bostic is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 379 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bostic <7>
    • Brittain Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittain Village
      • Brittain Village is located in Cleveland County
    • Shiloh
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shiloh have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in Rutherford County

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 Watkins Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rutherford County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Watkins 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 Watkins Cemetery:

The official website for Rutherford County: www.rutherfordcountync.gov/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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.
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Rutherford, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>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 Watkins Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1946, Longitude: -81.7696    
<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 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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<8>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.




 

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