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A visit to the Cheney Cemetery ...



Google driving directions from your current location to the Cheney Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).

The location of the Cheney Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Cheney Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.7540°   (35° 45' 14")

Lon:   -88.0178°   (-88° 1' 4")

The Cheney Cemetery is located in Decatur County<2>.

The county seat for Decatur County is located in Decaturville. Decaturville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Cheney Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Cheney Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Haynes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haynes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haynes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haynes Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Baker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baker Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Hendrix Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hendrix Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hendrix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hendrix Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Hartley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hartley Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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 Decatur County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Decatur County
  • Bible Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bible Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bible Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bible Hill Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Roberts Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Denson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Denson Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Lain Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lain Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Bawcum Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bawcum Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bawcum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bawcum Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Walker Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walker Cemetery is located in Decatur County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Clayborne Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayborne Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayborne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clayborne Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Davidson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davidson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davidson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davidson Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Bawcum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bawcum Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bawcum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bawcum Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Wilkins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilkins Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Tanner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tanner Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tanner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tanner Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Pace Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pace Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pace Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Britts Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Britts Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Britts Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Britts Chapel Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Wesson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesson Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jennings Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jennings Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jennings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jennings Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Houston Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Houston Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Parrish Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parrish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parrish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parrish Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Griggs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griggs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griggs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griggs Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Bradley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
      • 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 Benton County
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9599 <5>

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 Cheney Cemetery.

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

  • Oakview ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakview
    • Oakview is located in Decatur County
  • Jeannette
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeannette
    • Jeannette is located in Decatur County
  • Mousetail ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mousetail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mousetail
    • Mousetail is located in Perry County
  • Sugar Tree
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sugar Tree. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Tree
    • Sugar Tree is located in Decatur County
  • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sulphur Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
    • Sulphur Springs is located in Decatur County
  • Parsons
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons
    • Parsons is located in Decatur County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,272 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parsons <7>
  • Chaseville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chaseville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaseville
    • Chaseville is located in Benton County
  • Coxburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coxburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxburg
    • Coxburg is located in Benton County
  • Poplar Springs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
    • Poplar Springs is located in Henderson County
  • Beardstown
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beardstown
    • Beardstown is located in Perry County
  • Decaturville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Linden
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Lobelville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lobelville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lobelville
      • Lobelville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 889 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lobelville <7>
    • Buffalo
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buffalo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Humphreys County
    • Bakerville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerville
      • Bakerville is located in Humphreys County
    • Wildlife Cove Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildlife Cove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildlife Cove Village
      • Wildlife Cove Village is located in Benton County
    • Chesterfield
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chesterfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
      • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
    • Hustburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hustburg
      • Hustburg is located in Humphreys County
    • Farmville ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmville
      • Farmville is located in Henderson County
    • Pleasantville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
      • Pleasantville is located in Hickman County
    • New Johnsonville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Johnsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Johnsonville
      • New Johnsonville is located in Humphreys County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,871 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Johnsonville <7>

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 Cheney Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Decatur County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Cheney 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 either 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 Cheney 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 Cheney Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1280317  (Cheney Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1280317 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: Sugar Tree
    • County: Decatur         Elev: 145
    • Location given for GNIS #1280317 (Cheney Cemetery)

The official website for Decatur County: www.decaturcountytn.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 Decatur, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Cheney Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7540, Longitude: -88.0178       In this case, the coordinates for the Cheney 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>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.
<6>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.
<7>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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