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A visit to the Brooks Cemetery ...


The location of the Brooks 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 Brooks Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.1184°   (35° 7' 6")

Lon:   -86.8989°   (-86° 53' 56")

The Brooks Cemetery is located in Giles County<2>.

The county seat for Giles County is located in Pulaski. Pulaski lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Brooks 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 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 Brooks Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Giles 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 Brooks 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Brooks Cemetery.

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

    • Elkton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
    • Wheelerton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerton
      • Wheelerton is located in Giles County
    • Dickson Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickson Town
      • Dickson Town is located in Giles County
    • Dellrose
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Frankewing
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Bradshaw ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in Giles County
    • Aymett Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aymett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aymett Town
      • Aymett Town is located in Giles County
    • Elkmont Springs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont Springs
      • Elkmont Springs is located in Giles County
    • Prospect
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Ardmore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,218 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Cash Point
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Point
      • Cash Point is located in Lincoln County
    • Ardmore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Pulaski
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Green Field
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Field
        • Green Field is located in Giles County
      • Pettusville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettusville
        • Pettusville is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Estaville ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estaville
        • Estaville is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Boonshill
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonshill
        • Boonshill is located in Lincoln County
      • Stella
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
        • Stella is located in Giles County
      • Pearl City
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
        • Pearl City is located in Lincoln County
      • Molino
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
        • Molino is located in Lincoln County
      • Elkmont
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • 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 Limestone County (AL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkmont <4>
      • Caro
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caro
        • Caro is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Hughey
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughey
        • Hughey is located in Lincoln County
      • Delina
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delina
        • Delina is located in Marshall County
      • Wales
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wales
        • Wales is located in Giles County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 2,031 people

    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 Brooks Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Giles County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Brooks Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Bethany Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Indian Creek Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Wells Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • Osburn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Osburn Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osburn Cemetery
    • Bradley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bradley Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
    • Birdsong Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birdsong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birdsong Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birdsong Cemetery
    • Birdsong Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birdsong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birdsong Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birdsong Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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 Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Dunnavant Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunnavant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunnavant Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunnavant Cemetery
    • Minatra Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minatra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Minatra Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minatra Cemetery
    • Phelps Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phelps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phelps Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phelps Cemetery
    • Indian Creek Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Rocky Mount Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Mount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rocky Mount Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Mount Cemetery
      • Park Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Park Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Park Cemetery
      • Eagin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Eagin Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagin Cemetery
      • Bee Spring Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bee Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bee Spring Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bee Spring Cemetery
      • Mays Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mays Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mays Cemetery
      • Houze Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houze Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Houze Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houze Cemetery
      • Oliver Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oliver Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oliver Cemetery
      • Pisgah Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
      • Abernathy Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abernathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Abernathy Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abernathy Cemetery
      • Worley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Worley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Worley Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Worley Cemetery
      • Thomas Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Elkton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
      • Elkton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Bruce Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bruce Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruce Cemetery
      • Hereford Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hereford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hereford Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hereford Cemetery
      • Russell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Russell Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Cemetery
      • Youngs Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youngs Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Youngs Chapel Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youngs Chapel 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 Brooks Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1278466  (Brooks Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1278466 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: Elkton
      • County: Giles         Elev: 243
      • Location given for GNIS #1278466 (Brooks Cemetery)

    The official website for Giles County: www.gilescounty-tn.us/

    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 Giles, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Brooks Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1184, Longitude: -86.8989       In this case, the coordinates for the Brooks 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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