A visit to the Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods Cemetery ...
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods Cemetery
Lat: 36.1259° (36° 7' 33")
Lon: -88.0314° (-88° 1' 53")
The Flatwoods Cemetery is located in Benton County<2>.
The county seat for Benton County is located in Camden. Camden lies just to the southwest of the Flatwoods Cemetery .
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Flatwoods Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Flatwoods Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Berry Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Berry Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Cedar Grove Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Blanchard Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blanchard Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blanchard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Blanchard Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Rushing Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rushing Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rushing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rushing Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Hudson Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hudson Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Hudson Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hudson Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Si Melton Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Si Melton Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Si Melton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Si Melton Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Mt. Zion Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
- 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 Benton County
- Rushings Creek Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rushings Creek Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rushings Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rushings Creek Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Liberty Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Liberty Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Calvary Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Calvary Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Chalk Hill Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chalk Hill Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chalk Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Chalk Hill Cemetery is located in Benton County
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- Arhold Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arhold Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arhold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Arhold Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Bethlehem Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Maiden Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maiden Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maiden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Maiden Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Arnold Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Arnold Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Farmer Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farmer Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Farmer Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Wheatley Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheatley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheatley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Wheatley Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Ramble Creek Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramble Creek Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramble Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Ramble Creek Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Baker Chapel Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Chapel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Baker Chapel Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Weatherly Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weatherly Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weatherly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Weatherly Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Lashlee Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lashlee Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lashlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Lashlee Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Cole Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Cole Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Robertson Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Robertson Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Old Bethlehem Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bethlehem Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Old Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Winfrey Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winfrey Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winfrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Winfrey Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
- Marberry Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marberry Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Marberry Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
- Marberry Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marberry Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Marberry Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
- Napier Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Napier Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Napier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Napier Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
- Old Farmer Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Farmer Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Farmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Old Farmer Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Phifer Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phifer Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phifer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Phifer Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Lowry Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowry Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Lowry Cemetery is located in Benton County
- Bullock Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bullock Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bullock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bullock Cemetery is located in Benton 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 Flatwoods Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Flatwoods Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Camden
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- New Johnsonville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- 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 <5>
- Big Sandy
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Sandy Point
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Point
- Sandy Point is located in Benton County
- Faxon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faxon
- Faxon is located in Benton County
- Wildlife Cove Village
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- 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
- Hustburg
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hustburg
- Hustburg is located in Humphreys County
- Plant
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plant
- Plant is located in Humphreys County
- Springville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Manleyville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manleyville
- Manleyville is located in Henry County
- Magnolia
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Magnolia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
- Magnolia is located in Houston County
- Bruceton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bruceton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruceton
- Bruceton is located in Carroll County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,391 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bruceton <5>
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- Waverly
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Hollow Rock
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- McKinnon
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McKinnon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinnon
- McKinnon is located in Houston County
- Coxburg
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
- 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
- Bakerville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerville
- Bakerville is located in Humphreys County
- Oakland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Henry County
- Buena Vista
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
- Buena Vista is located in Carroll County
- Chaseville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
- 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
- Hurricane Mills
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
- Haglerville ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haglerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haglerville
- Haglerville is located in Henry 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 Flatwoods Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Benton County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Flatwoods Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Bakerville
- Bruceton
- Camden
- Waverly
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 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 Flatwoods Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Tennessee:
- Pages specific to Benton 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 Flatwoods Cemetery
itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
- The African Methodist Episcopal Church
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 Flatwoods Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #1644705 (Flatwoods Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #1644705 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: Big Sandy
- County: Benton Elev: 193
- Location given for GNIS #1644705 (Flatwoods Cemetery)
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Benton, 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 Flatwoods Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.1259, Longitude: -88.0314 In this case, the coordinates for the Flatwoods 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. |