A visit to the Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs Cemetery

Lat:   36.3629°   (36° 21' 46")

Lon:   -83.8780°   (-83° 52' 40")

The Blue Springs Cemetery is located in Union County<2>.

The county seat for Union County is located in Maynardville. Maynardville lies just to the south southeast of the Blue Springs Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 35 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Blue Springs Cemetery.<4>

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

• Bowman Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bowman Cemetery is located in Union County
• White Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The White Cemetery is located in Union County
• Wilson Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
  • 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 Union County
• Nelson Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nelson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nelson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Nelson Cemetery is located in Union County
• Johnson Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Union County
• Cox Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cox Cemetery is located in Union County
• Cave Spring Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cave Spring Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cave Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Cave Spring Cemetery is located in Union County
• Brewer Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Brewer Cemetery is located in Union County
• New Mossy Spring Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Mossy Spring Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Mossy Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The New Mossy Spring Cemetery is located in Union County
• Mossy Springs Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mossy Springs Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mossy Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Mossy Springs Cemetery is located in Union County
• Albright Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albright Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Albright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Albright Cemetery is located in Union County
• Farris Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farris Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Farris Cemetery is located in Union County
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  • Stiner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stiner Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Stiner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stiner Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Sharp Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sharp Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Ellison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Cox Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cox Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Moyers Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moyers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moyers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moyers Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Ellison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Ellison Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Henegar Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henegar Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henegar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Henegar Cemetery is located in Union County
  • McCarty Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCarty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCarty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCarty Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Oaks Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oaks Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Lost Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lost Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lost Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lost Creek Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Ousley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ousley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ousley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ousley Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Irwin Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irwin Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Irwin Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Irwin Chapel Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Graves Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graves Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Graves Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Sharp Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sharp Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Lay Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lay Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Stiner Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stiner Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Beeler Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beeler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beeler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beeler Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Stiner Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stiner Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Cain Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cain Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Braden Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Braden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Braden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Braden Cemetery is located in Union County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Blue Springs Cemetery.

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

• Rhodelia ‑ Historic
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodelia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
  • Rhodelia is located in Union County
• Lost Creek ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Creek
  • Lost Creek is located in Union County
• Phebe ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phebe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phebe
  • Phebe is located in Union County
• Long Hollow ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Long Hollow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Hollow
  • Long Hollow is located in Union County
• Loo ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loo
  • Loo is located in Union County
• Braden
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braden
  • Braden is located in Union County
  • Estimated population in 2014: 277 people
• Flat Hollow
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Hollow
  • Flat Hollow is located in Campbell County
• Forkvale ‑ Historic
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forkvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkvale
  • Forkvale is located in Campbell County
• Speedwell
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedwell
  • Speedwell is located in Claiborne County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Speedwell <6>
• Girlton ‑ Historic
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Girlton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Girlton
  • Girlton is located in Campbell County
• Loyston ‑ Historic
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loyston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyston
  • Loyston is located in Union County
• Stockville ‑ Historic
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockville
  • Stockville is located in Campbell County
• Continue List   (10 more) ...
  • Maynardville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maynardville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynardville
    • Maynardville is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,452 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maynardville <6>
  • Boy ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boy
    • Boy is located in Campbell County
  • Big Barren
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Big Barren. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Barren
    • Big Barren is located in Claiborne County
  • Goin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goin
    • Goin is located in Claiborne County
  • Demory
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Demory
    • Demory is located in Campbell County
  • Gabe ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gabe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gabe
    • Gabe is located in Union County
  • Paulette
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paulette. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulette
    • Paulette is located in Union County
  • Haynes ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haynes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynes
    • Haynes is located in Union County
  • Sandlick
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sandlick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandlick
    • Sandlick is located in Claiborne County
  • Hatmaker ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatmaker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatmaker
    • Hatmaker is located in Campbell 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 Blue Springs Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Union County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• LaFollette
  • LaFollette lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Blue Springs Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for LaFollette.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LaFollette
• Luttrell
  • Luttrell lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Blue Springs Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Luttrell.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
• Maynardville
  • Maynardville lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Blue Springs Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Maynardville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynardville

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 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 Blue Springs Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Union County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Knox County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • McCreary County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Whitley County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Anderson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Campbell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Claiborne County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Grainger County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hamblen County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hancock County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jefferson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Knox County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Scott County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Sevier County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Union County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Tennessee
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Tennessee
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Blue Springs Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Blue Springs Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1326210  (Blue Springs Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1326210 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: White Hollow
  • County: Union         Elev: 443
  • Location given for GNIS #1326210 (Blue Springs Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Union County: www.unioncountytn.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/