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A visit to the Butler 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 Butler Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.7756°   (35° 46' 32")

Lon:   -86.4028°   (-86° 24' 10")

The Butler Cemetery is located in Rutherford County<2>.

The county seat for Rutherford County is located in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro lies just to the north of the Butler Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Butler Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Jordan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Webb Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Webb Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Lovorn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lovorn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lovorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lovorn Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Hallyburton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hallyburton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hallyburton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hallyburton Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Liddon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liddon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liddon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Liddon Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Eagleton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagleton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eagleton Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Yeargan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yeargan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yeargan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Yeargan Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Webb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Webb Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • 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 Rutherford County
  • Webb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Webb Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Fletcher Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fletcher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fletcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fletcher Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
      • 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 Rutherford County
    • Bellah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bellah Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Ring Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ring Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ring Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Warren Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warren Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Warren Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Witherspoon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Witherspoon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Witherspoon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Witherspoon Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Morton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morton Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Snell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Snell Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • McCord Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCord Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCord Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Daniel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Daniel Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Odell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Odell Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Christiana Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christiana Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christiana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Christiana Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Howland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howland Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Elam - Snell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elam - Snell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elam - Snell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elam - Snell Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Kelton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kelton Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Benevolent Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benevolent Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benevolent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Benevolent Cemetery is located in Rutherford County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Butler Cemetery.

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

  • Rucker
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rucker. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rucker
    • Rucker is located in Rutherford County
  • Burns Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burns Place
    • Burns Place is located in Rutherford County
  • Dillton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillton
    • Dillton is located in Rutherford County
  • Murfreesboro
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Plainview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
    • Plainview is located in Rutherford County
  • Concord
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Midland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Midland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
    • Midland is located in Rutherford County
  • Kittrell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittrell
    • Kittrell is located in Rutherford County
  • Compton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Compton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
    • Compton is located in Rutherford County
  • Snell ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snell
    • Snell is located in Rutherford County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 1,361 people
  • Longview
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Bedford County
  • Vannatta
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vannatta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vannatta
    • Vannatta is located in Bedford County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 398 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Colonial Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Rutherford County
    • Walterhill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walterhill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walterhill
      • Walterhill is located in Rutherford County
    • Patterson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Patterson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
      • Patterson is located in Rutherford County
    • Bell Buckle
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell Buckle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Buckle
      • Bell Buckle is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 537 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bell Buckle <6>
    • Beechgrove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Gossburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gossburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gossburg
      • Gossburg is located in Coffee County
    • Bradyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradyville
      • Bradyville is located in Cannon County
    • Readyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Eagleville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Unionville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Smyrna
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 53,185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smyrna <6>
    • Burt
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burt
      • Burt is located in Cannon County
    • College Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)

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 Butler Cemetery. The following communities are located in Rutherford County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Butler 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 Butler Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1645565  (Butler Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1645565 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: Murfreesboro
    • County: Rutherford         Elev: 204
    • Location given for GNIS #1645565 (Butler Cemetery)

The official website for Rutherford County: www.rutherfordcounty.org/

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 Rutherford, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Butler Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7756, Longitude: -86.4028       In this case, the coordinates for the Butler 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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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