RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Tennessee >> Washington County >> Blair CemeteryIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Tennessee

The Commemorative Quarter for Tennessee





A visit to the Blair Cemetery ...

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 Blair Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Blair Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   36.2171°   (36° 13' 1")

Lon:   -82.4507°   (-82° 27' 2")

The Blair Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Jonesborough. Jonesborough lies just to the north northwest of the Blair Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Blair Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Cherokee Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherokee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherokee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cherokee Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Dry Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dry Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dry Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dry Creek Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Old Dutch Meeting House Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Dutch Meeting House Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Dutch Meeting House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Dutch Meeting House Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Berry Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Berry Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Brown Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brown Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Mayberry Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayberry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mayberry Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Stuart Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stuart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stuart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stuart Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Beals Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beals Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beals Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beals Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Greer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greer Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Union Church of Christ Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Church of Christ Cemetery
    • The Union Church of Christ Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • The Union Church of Christ Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Union Cemetery
  • May - Peoples Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May - Peoples Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May - Peoples Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The May - Peoples Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant View Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Dove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dove Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Uriel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Uriel Cemetery
      • The Uriel Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Uriel Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northwest of Jonesborough.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19656 <5>
    • May - Thomas Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May - Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May - Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The May - Thomas Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Lyle Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lyle Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • New Victory Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Victory Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Victory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Victory Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • New Victory Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Victory Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Victory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Victory Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Lebanon Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Sevier Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sevier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sevier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sevier Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Bumpus Cove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bumpus Cove Cemetery
      • The Bumpus Cove Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Speedwell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Speedwell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Speedwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Speedwell Cemetery is located in Washington County

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]<3> of the Blair Cemetery.

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

  • Kansas City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kansas City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kansas City
    • Kansas City is located in Washington County
  • Conklin
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Conklin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conklin
    • Conklin is located in Washington County
  • Jonesborough
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Erwin
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erwin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erwin
    • Erwin is located in Unicoi County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,854 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erwin <7>
  • Unicoi
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Green Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
    • Green Hill is located in Washington County
  • Midway
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    • Midway is located in Washington County
  • Telford
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Banner Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banner Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner Hill
    • Banner Hill is located in Unicoi County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,497 people
  • Indian Creek ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Creek
    • Indian Creek is located in Unicoi County
  • Johnson City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
    • Johnson City is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
    • Former names for Johnson City:
    • Blue Plum Station
    • Haynesville
    • Johnsons Depot
    • Johnsons Tank
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City <7>
  • Bowmantown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bowmantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowmantown
    • Bowmantown is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 302 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Whispering Pines
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
      • Whispering Pines is located in Unicoi County
    • Pine Crest
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
      • Pine Crest is located in Carter County
    • South Gate Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Gate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gate Village
      • South Gate Village is located in Washington County
    • Carnegie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carnegie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnegie
      • Carnegie is located in Washington County
    • North Johnson City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Johnson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Johnson City
      • North Johnson City is located in Washington County
    • Limestone Cove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Limestone Cove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Cove
      • Limestone Cove is located in Unicoi County
    • Oakland Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Village
      • Oakland Village is located in Washington County
    • Oakland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Washington County
    • Mill Brook
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mill Brook. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Brook
      • Mill Brook is located in Washington County
    • Limestone
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Limestone. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone
      • Limestone is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Limestone <7>
    • Clear Branch
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Branch
      • Clear Branch is located in Unicoi County
      • Former name for Clear Branch:
      • Kittyton
    • Richlands
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richlands
      • Richlands is located in Mitchell County (NC)
    • Central
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
      • Central is located in Carter County
    • Austin Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Austin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin Village
      • Austin Village is located in Washington County
    • Locust Mount
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Locust Mount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Mount
      • Locust Mount is located in Washington 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 Blair Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Blair 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 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 Blair 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 Blair Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1640822  (Blair Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1640822 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: Erwin
    • County: Washington         Elev: 481
    • Location given for GNIS #1640822 (Blair Cemetery)

The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.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 Washington, 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 obstructions 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 Blair Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2171, Longitude: -82.4507       In this case, the coordinates for the Blair Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

Copyright 2025
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 29 Apr 2025