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A visit to the Buford Cemetery ...


The location of the Buford 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 Buford Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.8028°   (35° 48' 10")

Lon:   -86.8642°   (-86° 51' 51")

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

The county seat for Williamson County is located in Franklin. Franklin lies just to the north of the Buford Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Buford Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Williamson 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 Buford 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 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.

    • Thompson's Station
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson's Station
      • Thompson's Station is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,973 people
      • Former name for Thompson's Station:
      • Littlebury
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson's Station <4>
    • Wilkes ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes
      • Wilkes is located in Williamson County
    • Spring Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • New Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Maury County
    • Duplex
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplex
      • Duplex is located in Williamson County
    • Peytonsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peytonsville
      • Peytonsville is located in Williamson County
    • Burwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burwood
      • Burwood is located in Williamson County
    • Southall
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southall
      • Southall is located in Williamson County
    • Jameson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson
      • Jameson is located in Maury County
    • Franklin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Arrington
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Leipers Fork
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • College Grove
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Theta
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theta
        • Theta is located in Maury County
      • Forest Home
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Home have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Home
        • Forest Home is located in Williamson County
      • Holts Corner
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holts Corner
        • Holts Corner is located in Marshall County
      • Eagleville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Old Town ‑ Historic
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
        • Old Town is located in Williamson County
      • Caney Spring
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caney Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
        • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
      • Patterson
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
        • Patterson is located in Rutherford County
      • Brentwood
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)

    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. The following communities are located in Williamson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Buford Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Pointer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pointer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pointer Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pointer Cemetery
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
    • Andrews Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Andrews Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrews Cemetery
    • Elliot Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elliot Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliot Cemetery
    • Cowles Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cowles Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowles Cemetery
    • Holt Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holt Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Lavender Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Pointer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pointer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pointer Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pointer Cemetery
    • Evans Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evans Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • Williams Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Steele Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Steele Cemetery is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
    • Continue List   (22 more) ...
      • Smithson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smithson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smithson Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smithson Cemetery
      • Poteete Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poteete Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Poteete Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poteete Cemetery
      • Thompson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Hood - Holt Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hood - Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hood - Holt Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hood - Holt Cemetery
      • Shuemate Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shuemate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shuemate Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shuemate Cemetery
      • Core Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Core Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Core Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Core Cemetery
      • Edgmon Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edgmon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Edgmon Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edgmon Cemetery
      • Hood Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hood Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hood Cemetery
      • Harrison Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
      • North Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The North Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cemetery
      • Patton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Patton Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patton Cemetery
      • Nicholson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nicholson Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholson Cemetery
      • Nicholson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nicholson Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholson Cemetery
      • Walton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walton Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walton Cemetery
      • Caperton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caperton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Caperton Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caperton Cemetery
      • Wade Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wade Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wade Cemetery
      • Duplex Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplex Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Duplex Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplex Cemetery
      • Alexander Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
      • Sprott Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sprott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sprott Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sprott Cemetery
      • Christman Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Christman Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christman Cemetery
      • Haleacre Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haleacre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Haleacre Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haleacre Cemetery
      • Hardeman Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardeman Cemetery is located in Williamson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardeman 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 Buford Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1278928  (Buford Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1278928 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: Bethesda
      • County: Williamson         Elev: 233
      • Location given for GNIS #1278928 (Buford Cemetery)

    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 Williamson, 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 Buford Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8028, Longitude: -86.8642       In this case, the coordinates for the Buford 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.
    <6>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.




 

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