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A visit to the Baker Cemetery ...


The location of the Baker 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 Baker Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.3889°   (36° 23' 20")

Lon:   -88.0436°   (-88° 2' 36")

The Baker Cemetery is located in Henry County<2>.

The county seat for Henry County is located in Paris. Paris lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Baker Cemetery .

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 Baker Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Henry 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 Baker 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 19 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Baker Cemetery.

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

    • Faxon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faxon
      • Faxon is located in Benton County
    • McKinnon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinnon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinnon
      • McKinnon is located in Houston County
    • Big Sandy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Springville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Oakland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Henry County
    • New Concord
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Manleyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manleyville
      • Manleyville is located in Henry County
    • Magnolia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Houston County
    • Dover
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
      • Dover is located in Stewart County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,578 people
      • Former name for Dover:
      • Monroe
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <4>
    • New Providence
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Providence
      • New Providence is located in Calloway County (KY)
    • Conyersville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conyersville
      • Conyersville is located in Henry County
    • Tennessee Ridge
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Paris
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Puryear
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puryear
        • Puryear is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
      • Hazel
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel
        • Hazel is located in Calloway County (KY)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazel <4>
      • Whitlock
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitlock
        • Whitlock is located in Henry County
      • Bumpus Mills
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Erin
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
        • Erin is located in Houston County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,308 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erin <4>
      • Indian Mound
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)

    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 Baker Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Henry County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Baker Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Culpepper Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Culpepper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Culpepper Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Culpepper Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Odom Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Odom Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odom Cemetery
    • Evans Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evans Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • Mobley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mobley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mobley Cemetery is located in Stewart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mobley Cemetery
    • Bradford Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bradford Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradford Cemetery
    • Lemond Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lemond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lemond Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lemond Cemetery
    • Woods Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woods Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
    • Brannon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brannon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brannon Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brannon Cemetery
    • Evans Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evans Cemetery is located in Benton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11820 <6>
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Benton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14698 <6>
    • Martin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Stewart County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Continue List   (22 more) ...
      • Wynns Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wynns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wynns Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wynns Cemetery
      • Gray Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gray Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gray Cemetery
      • Bradford Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bradford Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradford Cemetery
      • Chilcutt Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chilcutt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chilcutt Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chilcutt Cemetery
      • Scarbough Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scarbough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Scarbough Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scarbough Cemetery
      • Moody Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moody Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moody Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moody Cemetery
      • Oak Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Parker Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Parker Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parker Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Owens Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Owens Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
      • Antioch Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Bond - Limekiln Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bond - Limekiln Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bond - Limekiln Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bond - Limekiln Cemetery
      • Dortch Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dortch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dortch Cemetery is located in Benton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dortch Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11421 <6>
      • Leegan Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leegan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leegan Cemetery is located in Benton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leegan Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14632 <6>
      • Oak Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Benton County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oak Hill Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the south of Big Sandy.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16504 <6>
      • Stockdate Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stockdate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stockdate Cemetery is located in Benton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stockdate Cemetery
      • Bomar Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bomar Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bomar Hill Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bomar Hill Cemetery
      • Lane Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lane Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane Cemetery
      • Sexton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sexton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sexton Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sexton Cemetery
      • Lang Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lang Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lang Cemetery is located in Stewart County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lang 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 Baker Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1276166  (Baker Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1276166 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: Paris Landing
      • County: Henry         Elev: 160
      • Location given for GNIS #1276166 (Baker Cemetery)

    The official website for Henry County: www.henryco.com/

    The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 Tennessee's counties, including Henry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 Baker Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3889, Longitude: -88.0436       In this case, the coordinates for the Baker 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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