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The location of the Billy Cothron 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 Billy Cothron Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.4564°   (36° 27' 23")

Lon:   -86.9931°   (-86° 59' 35")

The Billy Cothron Cemetery is located in Macon County<2>.

The county seat for Macon County is located in Lafayette. Lafayette lies 53 miles [85.3 km]<3> to the east of the Billy Cothron Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Billy Cothron Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Macon 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 Billy Cothron 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Billy Cothron Cemetery.

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

    • Sandy Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Springs
      • Sandy Springs is located in Robertson County
    • Flewellyn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flewellyn
      • Flewellyn is located in Robertson County
    • Coopertown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coopertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopertown
      • Coopertown is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,612 people
    • Pleasant View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Cedar Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
      • Cedar Hill is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Hill <4>
    • Stroudville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stroudville
      • Stroudville is located in Robertson County
    • Springfield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Sycamore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore
      • Sycamore is located in Cheatham County
    • Adams
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adams <4>
    • Oak Plains
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Plains
      • Oak Plains is located in Montgomery County
    • Lockertsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockertsville
      • Lockertsville is located in Cheatham County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 885 people
    • Bearwallow
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
      • Bearwallow is located in Cheatham County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Greenbrier
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
        • Greenbrier is located in Robertson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,905 people
      • Port Royal
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
        • Port Royal is located in Montgomery County
      • Greenville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
        • Greenville is located in Davidson County
      • Joelton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Ridgetop
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgetop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
        • Ridgetop is located in Davidson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
      • Fredonia
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
        • Fredonia is located in Montgomery County
      • Neptune
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
        • Neptune is located in Cheatham County
      • Ashland City
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland City
        • Ashland City is located in Cheatham County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,748 people
      • Keysburg
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
        • Keysburg is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Sango
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sango
        • Sango is located in Montgomery County
      • Marrowbone
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrowbone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrowbone
        • Marrowbone is located in Cheatham 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 Billy Cothron Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Macon County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Billy Cothron Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Murphey Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murphey Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphey Cemetery
    • James Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The James Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Cemetery
    • Whitehead Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitehead Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
    • Nave Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nave Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nave Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nave Cemetery
    • Dickerson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dickerson Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickerson Cemetery
    • Holmes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holmes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holmes Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holmes Cemetery
    • Head Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Head Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Head Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Head Cemetery
    • Miller Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • St. Michaels Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
    • Head Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Head Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Head Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Head Cemetery
    • James Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The James Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Cemetery
    • Heads Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heads Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heads Cemetery is located in Robertson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heads Cemetery
    • Continue List   (20 more) ...
      • Bracy Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bracy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bracy Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bracy Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Moore Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moore Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Lee Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lee Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
      • Hallums Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hallums Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hallums Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hallums Cemetery
      • Cooperstown Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooperstown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cooperstown Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooperstown Cemetery
      • Green Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Green Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Washington Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Washington Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery
      • Baxter Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baxter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baxter Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baxter Cemetery
      • Turner Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turner Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
      • Winters Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Winters Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winters Cemetery
      • Elliott Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elliott Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliott Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 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 Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Walker Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walker Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • Battle Creek Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Battle Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Battle Creek Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Battle Creek Cemetery
      • 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 Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • 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 Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Crockett Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crockett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crockett Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crockett Cemetery
      • Murphy Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy Cemetery
      • Powell Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Powell Cemetery is located in Robertson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell 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 Billy Cothron Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2084539  (Billy Cothron Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2084539 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: Springfield South
      • County: Macon         Elev: 195
      • Location given for GNIS #2084539 (Billy Cothron Cemetery)

    The official website for Macon County: www.maconcountytn.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 Macon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>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 Billy Cothron Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4564, Longitude: -86.9931       In this case, the coordinates for the Billy Cothron 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.




 

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