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A visit to the Bales Cemetery ...


The location of the Bales 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 Bales Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.6937°   (35° 41' 37")

Lon:   -83.4671°   (-83° 28' 1")

The Bales Cemetery is located in Sevier County<2>.

The county seat for Sevier County is located in Sevierville. Sevierville lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Bales Cemetery .

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 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 Bales Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Sevier 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 Bales 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 27 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Bales Cemetery.

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

    • Gatlinburg
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Chalet Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalet Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalet Village
      • Chalet Village is located in Sevier County
    • Pittman Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittman Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittman Center
      • Pittman Center is located in Sevier County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 545 people
    • Elkmont ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont
      • Elkmont is located in Sevier County
    • Middle Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Creek
      • Middle Creek is located in Sevier County
    • Pigeon Forge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon Forge
      • Pigeon Forge is located in Sevier County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,237 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pigeon Forge <4>
    • Wear Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wear Valley
      • Wear Valley is located in Sevier County
    • Waldens Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldens Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldens Creek
      • Waldens Creek is located in Sevier County
    • Sevierville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sevierville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sevierville
      • Sevierville is located in Sevier County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sevierville <4>
    • Cosby
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Millican Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millican Grove
      • Millican Grove is located in Sevier County
    • Oconaluftee Indian Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconaluftee Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconaluftee Indian Village
      • Oconaluftee Indian Village is located in Swain County (NC)
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Catlettsburg
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catlettsburg
        • Catlettsburg is located in Sevier County
      • Dupont
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
        • Dupont is located in Sevier County
      • Townsend
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Red Bank
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
        • Red Bank is located in Blount County
      • Cherokee
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Forney ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forney
        • Forney is located in Swain County (NC)
      • Bryson City
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryson City
        • Bryson City is located in Swain County (NC)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,443 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryson City <4>
      • Whittier
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittier
        • Whittier is located in Jackson County (NC)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whittier <4>
      • Paint Town
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Town
        • Paint Town is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Bushnell ‑ Historic
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bushnell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushnell
        • Bushnell is located in Swain County (NC)
      • Henry Crossroads
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry Crossroads
        • Henry Crossroads is located in Sevier County
      • Carson Springs
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson Springs
        • Carson Springs is located in Cocke County
      • Boyds Creek
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyds Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyds Creek
        • Boyds Creek is located in Sevier County
      • Oak City
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak City
        • Oak City is located in Sevier County
      • Seymour
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seymour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seymour
        • Seymour is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seymour <4>

    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 Bales Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Sevier County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Bales Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Proffitt Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Proffitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Proffitt Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Proffitt Cemetery
    • White Oak Flats Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Oak Flats Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Oak Flats Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Oak Flats Cemetery
    • McCarter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCarter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCarter Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCarter Cemetery
    • Ownby Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ownby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ownby Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ownby Cemetery
    • Trentham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trentham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trentham Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trentham Cemetery
    • Forks of River Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Cole Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
    • Proffitt Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Proffitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Proffitt Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Proffitt Cemetery
    • Whitted Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitted Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitted Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitted Cemetery
    • Big Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Big Ridge Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Ridge Cemetery
    • Huskey Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huskey Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huskey Grove Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huskey Grove Cemetery
    • Banner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Banner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Banner Cemetery is located in Sevier County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Banner Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Lower Fighting Creek Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Fighting Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lower Fighting Creek Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Fighting Creek Cemetery
      • Whalley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whalley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Whalley Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whalley Cemetery
      • Price Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Price Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
      • Tudor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tudor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tudor Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tudor Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • 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 Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Beech Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beech Grove Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Grove Cemetery
      • Beech Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Beech Grove Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Grove Cemetery
      • Fighting creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fighting creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fighting creek Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fighting creek Cemetery
      • Headrick Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Headrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Headrick Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Headrick Cemetery
      • Emerts Cove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emerts Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Emerts Cove Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emerts Cove Cemetery
      • Grassy Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grassy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grassy Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grassy Cemetery
      • Zion Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Grove Cemetery is located in Sevier County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Grove 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 Bales Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1645380  (Bales Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1645380 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: Mount Le Conte
      • County: Sevier         Elev: 751
      • Location given for GNIS #1645380 (Bales Cemetery)

    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 Sevier, 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' (or 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 Bales Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6937, Longitude: -83.4671       In this case, the coordinates for the Bales 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>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.
    <6>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.




 

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