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A visit to the Denton 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 Denton Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.5909°   (36° 35' 27")

Lon:   -82.2829°   (-82° 16' 58")

The Denton Cemetery is located in Sullivan County<2>.

The county seat for Sullivan County is located in Blountville. Blountville lies just to the south southwest of the Denton Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Denton Cemetery.<4>

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

  • 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 Sullivan County
  • Combs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Combs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Combs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Combs Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Seneker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seneker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seneker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seneker Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Fulkerson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulkerson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulkerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fulkerson Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Deck Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deck Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Seneker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seneker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seneker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seneker Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • 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 Sullivan County
  • Dishner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dishner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dishner Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Steele Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
    • 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 Sullivan County
  • Moore Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moore Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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 Sullivan County
  • Snapp Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snapp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snapp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Snapp Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Holt Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
      • 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 Sullivan County
    • Fauver Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fauver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fauver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fauver Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Barr Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barr Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barr Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Snodgrass Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snodgrass Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snodgrass Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Snodgrass Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Clark Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Harr Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harr Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harr Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Moore Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Stine Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stine Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stine Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Wolford Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolford Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolford Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Lane Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lane Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Mackey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mackey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mackey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mackey Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Carden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carden Cemetery is located in Sullivan County
    • Leonard Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leonard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leonard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leonard Cemetery is located in Sullivan County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Denton Cemetery.

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

  • Cross
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross
    • Cross is located in Sullivan County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
  • Walnut Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County
  • Beechnut City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechnut City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechnut City
    • Beechnut City is located in Sullivan County
  • Mill Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Point
    • Mill Point is located in Sullivan County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,080 people
  • Blountville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blountville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blountville
    • Blountville is located in Sullivan County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,074 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blountville <5>
  • Bristol
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Sac ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sac
    • Sac is located in Sullivan County
  • Lella ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lella have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lella
    • Lella is located in Sullivan County
  • Forest Hills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
    • Forest Hills is located in Sullivan County
  • Rock City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
    • Rock City is located in Sullivan County
  • Thom ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thom
    • Thom is located in Sullivan County
  • Bluff City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
    • Bluff City is located in Sullivan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,672 people
    • Former name for Bluff City:
    • Zollicoffer
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluff City <5>
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Cedar Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Sullivan County
    • Ruthton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Sullivan County
    • Orebank
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orebank
      • Orebank is located in Sullivan County
    • Colby ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colby
      • Colby is located in Sullivan County
    • Piney Flats
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Childress
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Childress. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childress
      • Childress is located in Sullivan County
    • Holston Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Holston Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holston Valley
      • Holston Valley is located in Sullivan County
    • Bloomingdale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bloomingdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomingdale
      • Bloomingdale is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 9,888 people
    • Wahoo ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wahoo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahoo
      • Wahoo is located in Sullivan County
    • Fishdam ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishdam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishdam
      • Fishdam is located in Sullivan 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 Denton Cemetery. The following communities are located in Sullivan County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start 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 Denton 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 Denton Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1282354  (Denton Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1282354 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: Blountville
    • County: Sullivan         Elev: 585
    • Location given for GNIS #1282354 (Denton Cemetery)

The official website for Sullivan County: www.sullivancounty.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 Sullivan, 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 Denton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5909, Longitude: -82.2829       In this case, the coordinates for the Denton 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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