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A visit to the Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.7784°   (35° 46' 42")

Lon:   -86.2133°   (-86° 12' 47")

The Cripple Creek Cemetery is located in Rutherford County<2>.

The county seat for Rutherford County is located in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Cripple Creek Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Cripple Creek Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Herrod Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herrod Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Herrod Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Herrod Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Jones - McElroy Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones - McElroy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones - McElroy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones - McElroy Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Youree Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youree Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Youree Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Ashley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ashley Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8732 <5>
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Lyon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lyon Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • McCrary Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCrary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCrary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCrary Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Sagely Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sagely Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sagely Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sagely Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Parrot Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parrot Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parrot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Parrot Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Dunn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Herrod Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herrod Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Herrod Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Herrod Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Youree Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youree Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Youree Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Carnahan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carnahan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carnahan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carnahan Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Gum Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gum Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gum Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Donnell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donnell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Donnell Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Thyatira Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thyatira Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thyatira Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thyatira Cemetery is located in Cannon County
    • Curlee Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curlee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Curlee Cemetery is located in Cannon County
    • Lassiter Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lassiter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lassiter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lassiter Cemetery is located in Cannon County
    • Hoover Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoover Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hoover Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Dunn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Dunn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Rutherford County
    • Peak Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peak Cemetery is located in Rutherford County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Cripple Creek Cemetery.

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

  • Bradyville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradyville
    • Bradyville is located in Cannon County
  • Kittrell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittrell
    • Kittrell is located in Rutherford County
  • Burt
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burt
    • Burt is located in Cannon County
  • Readyville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Burgen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burgen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgen
    • Burgen is located in Cannon County
  • Dillton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillton
    • Dillton is located in Rutherford County
  • Gossburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • 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.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gossburg
    • Gossburg is located in Coffee County
  • Burns Place
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burns Place
    • Burns Place is located in Rutherford County
  • Woodbury
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Rucker
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • 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.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rucker
    • Rucker is located in Rutherford County
  • Plainview
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Beechgrove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Milton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Rutherford County
    • Compton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
      • Compton is located in Rutherford County
    • Manus Town ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manus Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manus Town
      • Manus Town is located in Cannon County
    • Murfreesboro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Bluewing
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluewing
      • Bluewing is located in Cannon County
    • Naola ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naola
      • Naola is located in Coffee County
    • Thomas Town ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Town
      • Thomas Town is located in Cannon County
    • Auburntown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburntown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburntown
      • Auburntown is located in Cannon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 266 people
    • Cainsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cainsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cainsville
      • Cainsville is located in Wilson County
    • Bell Buckle
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Woods
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods
      • Woods is located in Cannon County
    • Walterhill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walterhill
      • Walterhill is located in Rutherford County

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 Cripple Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rutherford County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1645597  (Cripple Creek Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1645597 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: Readyville
    • County: Rutherford         Elev: 227
    • Location given for GNIS #1645597 (Cripple Creek 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Cripple Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7784, Longitude: -86.2133       In this case, the coordinates for the Cripple Creek 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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