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A visit to the Edgemon Cemetery ...


The location of the Edgemon 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 Edgemon Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.6551°   (35° 39' 18")

Lon:   -84.6316°   (-84° 37' 53")

The Edgemon Cemetery is located in Meigs County<2>.

The county seat for Meigs County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the southwest of the Edgemon Cemetery .

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 professional and volunteer 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 Edgemon Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Meigs 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 Edgemon 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Edgemon Cemetery.

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

    • Prigmore
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prigmore
      • Prigmore is located in McMinn County
    • Sewee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sewee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
      • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Luttrell
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luttrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
      • Luttrell is located in Loudon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luttrell <4>
    • Sweetwater
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
      • Sweetwater is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,956 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sweetwater <4>
    • Pioneer Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Roane County
    • Lakewood Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
      • Lakewood Village is located in Rhea County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 990 people
    • Niota
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niota
      • Niota is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niota <4>
    • Bell Spring
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Spring
      • Bell Spring is located in McMinn County
    • Roddy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roddy
      • Roddy is located in Rhea County
    • Decatur
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
      • Decatur is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,663 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <4>
    • Philadelphia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philadelphia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philadelphia
      • Philadelphia is located in Loudon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Philadelphia <4>
    • Spring City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Athens
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
        • Athens is located in McMinn County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,120 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <4>
      • Rockwood
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
        • Rockwood is located in Roane County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,459 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <4>
      • Manila
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
        • Manila is located in McMinn County
      • Loudon City Park
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loudon City Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loudon City Park
        • Loudon City Park is located in Loudon County
      • Midtown
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midtown
        • Midtown is located in Roane County
      • Postoak
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
        • Postoak is located in Roane County
        • Postoak has also been known as:
        • Post Oak Springs
      • Goodfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
        • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
      • Cardiff
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardiff
        • Cardiff is located in Roane County
      • Englewood
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Englewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englewood
        • Englewood is located in McMinn County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,538 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Englewood <4>
      • Madisonville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
        • Madisonville is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,024 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <4>
      • Loudon
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Laddie Village
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laddie Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laddie Village
        • Laddie Village is located in Roane County
      • Kingston
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)

    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 Edgemon Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Meigs County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Edgemon Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Old Ten Mile Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Ten Mile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Ten Mile Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Ten Mile Cemetery
    • Baldwin Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baldwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baldwin Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Cemetery
    • Basket Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Basket Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Basket Cemetery is located in Roane County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Basket Cemetery
    • McPherson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McPherson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McPherson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McPherson Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Sharp Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sharp Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharp Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Beulah Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beulah Chapel Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Chapel Cemetery
    • Fisher Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fisher Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Blue Spring Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blue Spring Cemetery is located in Roane County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Spring Cemetery
    • Woolsey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woolsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woolsey Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woolsey Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Deatherage Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deatherage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Deatherage Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deatherage Cemetery
      • Ewing Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ewing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ewing Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Cemetery
      • Mt. Wesley Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Wesley Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Wesley Cemetery
      • Raby Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Raby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Raby Cemetery is located in Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Raby Cemetery
      • Clark Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Moore Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • 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 Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Reed Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Reed Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed Cemetery
      • Hornsby Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hornsby Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hornsby Chapel Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hornsby Chapel Cemetery
      • Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Hutsell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutsell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hutsell Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutsell Cemetery
      • Turkeypen Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turkeypen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Turkeypen Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turkeypen Cemetery
      • Matthews Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matthews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Matthews Cemetery is located in Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matthews Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • 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 Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams 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 Edgemon Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1283515  (Edgemon Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1283515 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: Ten Mile
      • County: Meigs         Elev: 252
      • Location given for GNIS #1283515 (Edgemon 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 Meigs, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Edgemon Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6551, Longitude: -84.6316       In this case, the coordinates for the Edgemon 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.




 

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