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A visit to the Foster Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Foster Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Foster Cemetery (FG ID #12091).

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Foster Cemetery ...

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

35.6670, -86.9031

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Foster Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<3>

The Foster Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.

The cemetery is located in Maury County<4>.

The county seat for Maury County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies just to the west southwest of the Foster Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Foster Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Foster Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Derryberry - Smith
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Derryberry - Smith is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derryberry - Smith
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Derryberry - Smith is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
    • The Derryberry - Smith has also been known as:
    • Payne Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2527068 <1>
  • Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Thomas M. Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Thomas M. Brown Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • The Thomas M. Brown Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Brown Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2524707 <1>
  • Holcomb Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Holcomb Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holcomb Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holcomb Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13473 <1>
  • Hardison Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Hardison Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardison Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hardison Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12946 <1>
  • New Smyrna Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The New Smyrna Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Smyrna Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the New Smyrna Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2450956 <1>
  • Blackburn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Blackburn Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackburn Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Blackburn Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9351 <1>
  • Sharp Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Sharp Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharp Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sharp Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
  • Daniels Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Daniels Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Daniels Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11163 <1>
  • Derryberry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Derryberry Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derryberry Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Derryberry Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11324 <1>
  • Jones Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jones Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14142 <1>
  • Derryberry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Derryberry Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derryberry Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Derryberry Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11325 <1>
  • Lovett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Lovett Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovett Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lovett Cemetery is located 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14888 <1>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Hardison Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • The Hardison Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardison Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hardison Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • The Hardison Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Derryberry - Hardison Cemetery
      • Jacob Derryberry Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12947 <1>
    • Ragan Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • The Ragan Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ragan Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ragan Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17551 <1>
    • Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Allen Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Allen Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Allen Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8567 <1>
    • Caldwell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Caldwell Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caldwell Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Caldwell Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10070 <1>
    • Cox Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Cox Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cox Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10935 <1>
    • Secrest Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Secrest Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secrest Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Secrest Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18249 <1>
    • Everett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Everett Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Everett Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11829 <1>
    • Shyes Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • The Shyes Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shyes Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shyes Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18498 <1>
    • Hunter Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hunter Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2289308 <1>
    • Doyle Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Doyle Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doyle Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Doyle Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11457 <1>
    • Hays Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Hays Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hays Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hays Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13162 <1>
    • Hargrove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hargrove Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hargrove Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hargrove Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12956 <1>
    • Harvey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Harvey Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harvey Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13074 <1>
    • Harmon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Harmon Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmon Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harmon Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12963 <1>
    • Henry B. Brown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Henry B. Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry B. Brown Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Henry B. Brown Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Spring Hill.
      • The Henry B. Brown Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Brown Cemetery
      • Brown Family Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9796 <1>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Foster Cemetery.

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

  • Leftwich
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Leftwich is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leftwich
  • Duplex
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Duplex is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplex
  • Carters Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Carters Creek is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Creek
  • New Town
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • New Town is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
  • Spring Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Wilkes ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Wilkes is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes
  • Thompson's Station
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Thompson's Station is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson's Station
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,973 people
    • Former name for Thompson's Station:
    • Littlebury
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson's Station <6>
  • Columbia
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Caney Spring
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
  • Jameson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jameson is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson
  • Harpeth
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Harpeth is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpeth
  • Mowd ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Mowd is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowd
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Berlin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Berlin is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
    • Scribner
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Scribner is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scribner
    • Anes
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Anes is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anes
    • Burwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Burwood is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burwood
    • Holts Corner
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Holts Corner is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holts Corner
    • Theta
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Theta is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theta
    • South Berlin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • South Berlin is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Berlin
    • Verona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Verona is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
    • Chapel Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Peytonsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Peytonsville is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peytonsville
    • Ben ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Ben is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
    • Culleoka
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Allisona
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Allisona is located in Rutherford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allisona
    • Santa Fe
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)

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 Foster Cemetery. The following communities are located in Maury County.

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