A visit to the Buford Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Buford Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Buford Cemetery (FG ID #9921)

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 Buford Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.5409°   (36° 32' 27")

Lon:   -85.4142°   (-85° 24' 51")

The Buford Cemetery is located in Clay County<2>.

The county seat for Clay County is located in Celina. Celina lies just to the west of the Buford Cemetery .

Establishment of the Buford Cemetery ...

The Buford Cemetery was established in 1886.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Buford Cemetery.<4>

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

• Craig Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craig Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Craig Cemetery is located in Clinton County (KY)
• Keen Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keen Cemetery
  • The Keen Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14239 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Keen Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Keen Cemetery
• Mullins - Kerr Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mullins - Kerr Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Mullins - Kerr Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • The Mullins - Kerr Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2357986 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Mullins - Kerr Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Mullins - Kerr Cemetery
• Bowe Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowe Cemetery
  • The Bowe Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9505 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Bowe Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Bowe Cemetery
• Key Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Key Cemetery
  • The Key Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14299 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Key Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Key Cemetery
• Nevin Dailey Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nevin Dailey Cemetery
  • The Nevin Dailey Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • The Nevin Dailey Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Dailey Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2494761 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Nevin Dailey Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Nevin Dailey Cemetery
• Tinsley Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tinsley Cemetery
  • The Tinsley Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tinsley Cemetery is located in the vicinity of Cave Springs
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19402 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Tinsley Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Tinsley Cemetery
• Peterman Bend Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peterman Bend Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Peterman Bend Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • The Peterman Bend Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2318623 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Peterman Bend Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Peterman Bend Cemetery
• Walker Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
  • The Walker Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Walker Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northwest of Celina.
  • The Walker Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Hall Cemetery
  • Joe B. Walker Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19816 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Walker Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Walker Cemetery
• Dale Davis Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dale Davis Cemetery
  • The Dale Davis Cemetery is located in Clay County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2528854 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Dale Davis Cemetery
  • From the Buford Cemetery to the Dale Davis Cemetery
• McFerrin Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McFerrin Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McFerrin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The McFerrin Cemetery is located in Overton County
• Burchett Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burchett Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Burchett Cemetery is located in Overton County
• Continue List   (13 more) ...
  • Chowning Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chowning Cemetery
    • The Chowning Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10504 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Chowning Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Chowning Cemetery
  • Rock Springs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Springs Cemetery
    • The Rock Springs Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • The Rock Springs Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Rock Springs Church Cemetery
    • Rock Springs Church of Christ Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17885 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Rock Springs Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Rock Springs Cemetery
  • Crossroads Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crossroads Cemetery
    • The Crossroads Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11042 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Crossroads Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Crossroads Cemetery
  • Thompson - Webb Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson - Webb Cemetery
    • The Thompson - Webb Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • The Thompson - Webb Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Webb Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1429997 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Thompson - Webb Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Thompson - Webb Cemetery
  • Watson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • The Watson Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2536398 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Watson Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Watson Cemetery
  • Donaldson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donaldson Cemetery
    • The Donaldson Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11403 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Donaldson Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Donaldson Cemetery
  • Luke Hamilton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luke Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Luke Hamilton Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The Luke Hamilton Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2533873 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Luke Hamilton Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Luke Hamilton Cemetery
  • Free Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Free Hill Cemetery
    • The Free Hill Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12164 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Free Hill Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Free Hill Cemetery
  • Fitzgerald Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzgerald Cemetery
    • The Fitzgerald Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11978 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Fitzgerald Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Fitzgerald Cemetery
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2530705 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Hamilton Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Hamilton Cemetery
  • Gates Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gates Cemetery
    • The Gates Cemetery is located in Clay County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gates Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Celina.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2259964 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Gates Cemetery
    • From the Buford Cemetery to the Gates Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Overton County
  • Garrett Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Overton County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Buford Cemetery.

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

• Cave Springs
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Springs
  • Cave Springs is located in Clay County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cave Springs
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Cave Springs
• Free Hill
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Hill
  • Free Hill is located in Clay County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Free Hill
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Free Hill
• Grey ‑ Historic
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grey have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grey
  • Grey is located in Overton County
• Celina
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celina
  • Celina is located in Clay County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,407 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Celina <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Celina
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Celina
• Oakley
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakley
  • Oakley is located in Overton County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oakley
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Oakley
• Butlers Landing ‑ Historic
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Butlers Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butlers Landing
  • Butlers Landing is located in Clay County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Butlers Landing
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Butlers Landing
• Free Communion
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Communion
  • Free Communion is located in Overton County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Free Communion
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Free Communion
• Martinsburg
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
  • Martinsburg is located in Monroe County (KY)
• Taylors Crossroads
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylors Crossroads
  • Taylors Crossroads is located in Overton County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Taylors Crossroads
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Taylors Crossroads
• Garretts Mill
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garretts Mill
  • Garretts Mill is located in Overton County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Garretts Mill
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Garretts Mill
• Livingston
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
  • Livingston is located in Overton County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,129 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <7>
• Moss
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss
  • Moss is located in Clay County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Moss
  • From the Buford Cemetery to Moss
• Continue List   (9 more) ...
  • Burristown
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burristown
    • Burristown is located in Jackson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Burristown
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Burristown
  • Hestand
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hestand. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hestand
    • Hestand is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hestand
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Hestand
  • Boles
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boles
    • Boles is located in Clay County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Boles
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Boles
  • Boles
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Boles. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boles
    • Boles is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Boles
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Boles
  • Whitleyville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitleyville
    • Whitleyville is located in Jackson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Whitleyville
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Whitleyville
  • Cloyds Landing
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cloyds Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloyds Landing
    • Cloyds Landing is located in Cumberland County (KY)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cloyds Landing
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Cloyds Landing
  • Byrdstown
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byrdstown
    • Byrdstown is located in Pickett County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byrdstown <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Byrdstown
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Byrdstown
  • Meshack
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Meshack. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meshack
    • Meshack is located in Monroe County (KY)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Meshack
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Meshack
  • Leslie
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leslie
    • Leslie is located in Cumberland County (KY)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Leslie
    • From the Buford Cemetery to Leslie

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 Buford Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Clay County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Burkesville
  • Burkesville lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the North (N) of the Buford Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Burkesville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkesville
• Byrdstown
  • Byrdstown lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Buford Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Byrdstown.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byrdstown
• Celina
  • Celina lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Buford Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Celina.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celina
• Gainesboro
  • Gainesboro lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the Southwest (SW) of the Buford Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gainesboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gainesboro
• Livingston
  • Livingston lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Buford Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Livingston.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Buford Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Clay County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Adair County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Barren County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Clinton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cumberland County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Metcalfe County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Monroe County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Russell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wayne County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Fentress County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jackson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Macon County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Overton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pickett County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Putnam County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Smith County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Find-A-Grave:
  • The Buford Cemetery (FG ID #9921)
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Clay County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Tennessee
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Tennessee
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Clay
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Buford 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 Buford Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1278929  (Buford Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1278929 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: Dale Hollow Dam
  • County: Clay         Elev: 338
  • Location given for GNIS #1278929 (Buford Cemetery)
• Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #9921

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Clay County: www.dalehollowlake.org/

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