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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 #12092)

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 ...

The Foster Cemetery is located to the northeast of Columbia.

The cemetery is located in Maury County<2>.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

We've listed the following cemeteries alphabetically:

  • Akin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Akin Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akin Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Akin Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • The Akin Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Aiken Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8519 <1>
  • Blanton Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Blanton Chapel Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanton Chapel Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Blanton Chapel Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the south of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9393 <1>
  • Bunch Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Bunch Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunch Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bunch Cemetery is located
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #* 9938 <1>
  • Carter's Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Carter's Creek Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter's Creek Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Carter's Creek Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2571526 <1>
  • Cox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • 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]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10935 <1>
  • Derryberry - Smith
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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]<3> 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>
  • Dobbin - Cox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Dobbin - Cox Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbin - Cox Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dobbin - Cox Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • The Dobbin - Cox Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Dobbins Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11379 <1>
  • Everett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • 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]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11829 <1>
  • Flint Valley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Flint Valley Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Valley Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Flint Valley Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2532750 <1>
  • Holcomb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13473 <1>
  • Johnston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Johnston Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnston Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14102 <1>
  • Lanton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Lanton Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanton Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lanton Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14500 <1>
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    • Mt. Ararat Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • The Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Ararat Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2565294 <1>
    • Neapolis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Neapolis Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neapolis Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Neapolis Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16189 <1>
    • Old Brick Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Old Brick Church Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Brick Church Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Brick Church Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Spring Hill.
      • The Old Brick Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Jackson College Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16567 <1>
    • Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located between<4> the communities of Columbia and Spring Hill.  The cemetery lies 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
      • Meadow Lawn Memorial Garden
      • Pine Crest Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #298213 <1>
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Roberts Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17821 <1>
    • Secrest Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18249 <1>
    • Shyes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18498 <1>
    • Sowell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Sowell Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowell Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sowell Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18796 <1>
    • Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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]<3> 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>
    • Voorhies Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • The Voorhies Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Voorhies Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the east of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19758 <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 alphabetically:

  • Arkland
    • Arkland is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkland
  • Armour Village
    • Armour Village is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
  • Ashwood
    • Ashwood is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
  • Ben ‑ Historic
    • Ben is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
  • Berlin
    • Berlin is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
  • Burwood
    • Burwood is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burwood
  • Caney Spring
    • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
  • Carters Creek
    • Carters Creek is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Creek
  • Columbia
  • Culleoka
  • Duplex
    • Duplex is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplex
  • Fly
    • Fly is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fly
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Harpeth
      • Harpeth is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpeth
    • Hill Town
      • Hill Town is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Town
    • Jameson
      • Jameson is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson
    • Leftwich
      • Leftwich is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leftwich
    • Mowd ‑ Historic
      • Mowd is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowd
    • New Flys Village
      • New Flys Village is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Flys Village
    • New Town
      • New Town is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
    • Santa Fe
    • Scribner
      • Scribner is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scribner
    • Spring Hill
    • Theta
      • Theta is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theta
    • Thompson's Station
      • 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 <5>
    • Wilkes ‑ Historic
      • Wilkes is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes
    • Zion
      • Zion is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion

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 visit 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: