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A visit to the Allen 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 Allen Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Allen Cemetery (FG ID #8567).

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 Allen Cemetery ...

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

35.6795, -86.9511

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Allen Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<3>

The Allen Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.

The cemetery is located in Maury County<4>.

The county seat for Maury County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies just to the southwest of the Allen Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Allen Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Allen Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Herring Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Herring Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herring Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Herring Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13293 <1>
  • Dobbin - Cox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Dobbin - Cox Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbin - Cox Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dobbin - Cox Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • The Dobbin - Cox Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Dobbins Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11379 <1>
  • Mt. Ararat Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Ararat Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2565294 <1>
  • Shyes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Shyes Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shyes Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shyes Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18498 <1>
  • Secrest Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Secrest Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secrest Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Secrest Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18249 <1>
  • Cox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Cox Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cox Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10935 <1>
  • Everett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Everett Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Everett Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11829 <1>
  • Holcomb Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Holcomb Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holcomb Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holcomb Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13473 <1>
  • Blanton Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Blanton Chapel Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanton Chapel Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Blanton Chapel Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9393 <1>
  • Bunch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Bunch Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunch Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bunch Cemetery is located
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #* 9938 <1>
  • Johnston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Johnston Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnston Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14102 <1>
  • Neapolis Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Neapolis Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neapolis Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Neapolis Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16189 <1>
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    • Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located between<6> the communities of Columbia and Spring Hill.  The cemetery lies 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
      • Meadow Lawn Memorial Garden
      • Pine Crest Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #298213 <1>
    • Flint Valley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Flint Valley Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Valley Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Flint Valley Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2532750 <1>
    • Akin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • The Akin Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akin Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Akin Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • The Akin Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Aiken Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8519 <1>
    • Voorhies Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Voorhies Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Voorhies Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19758 <1>
    • Sowell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Sowell Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowell Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sowell Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18796 <1>
    • New Smyrna Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The New Smyrna Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Smyrna Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the New Smyrna Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2450956 <1>
    • Hardison Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hardison Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardison Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hardison Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12946 <1>
    • Kinnard Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Kinnard Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinnard Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Kinnard Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14358 <1>
    • Foster Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Foster Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Foster Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12091 <1>
    • Lovett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Lovett Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovett Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lovett Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14889 <1>
    • Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Thomas M. Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Thomas M. Brown Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • The Thomas M. Brown Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Brown Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2524707 <1>
    • Derryberry - Smith
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Derryberry - Smith is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derryberry - Smith
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Derryberry - Smith is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
      • The Derryberry - Smith has also been known as:
      • Payne Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2527068 <1>
    • Brown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Brown Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9794 <1>
    • Old Brick Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Old Brick Church Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Brick Church Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Brick Church Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
      • The Old Brick Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Jackson College Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16567 <1>

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 Allen Cemetery.

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

  • Carters Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Carters Creek is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Creek
  • New Town
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • New Town is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
  • Spring Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Columbia
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jameson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jameson is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson
  • Wilkes ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Wilkes is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes
  • Duplex
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Duplex is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplex
  • Mowd ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Mowd is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowd
  • Leftwich
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Leftwich is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leftwich
  • Thompson's Station
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Thompson's Station is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson's Station
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,973 people
    • Former name for Thompson's Station:
    • Littlebury
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson's Station <7>
  • Theta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Theta is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theta
  • Ben ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Ben is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Burwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Burwood is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burwood
    • Harpeth
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Harpeth is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpeth
    • Santa Fe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Caney Spring
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
    • Armour Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Armour Village is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
    • Zion
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Zion is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
    • Ashwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Ashwood is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
    • Scribner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Scribner is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scribner
    • Berlin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Berlin is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
    • Hill Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Hill Town is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Town
    • Culleoka
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Anes
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Anes is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anes
    • Peytonsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Peytonsville is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peytonsville
    • Fly
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Fly is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fly
    • Arkland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Arkland is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkland

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 Allen Cemetery. The following communities are located in Maury County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Allen Cemetery: