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A visit to the Freeman 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 Freeman Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.1528°   (36° 9' 10")

Lon:   -82.0697°   (-82° 4' 10")

The Freeman Cemetery is located in Carter County<1>.

The county seat for Carter County is located in Elizabethton. Elizabethton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Freeman Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Freeman Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Heaton Ridge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heaton Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heaton Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Heaton Ridge Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Gouge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gouge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gouge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gouge Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Greer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greer Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Harrell Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Street Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Barnett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barnett Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Caraway Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caraway Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caraway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Caraway Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Richardson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Perkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perkins Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Perry Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perry Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Hampton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hampton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hampton Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Julian Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Freeman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Moreland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moreland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moreland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moreland Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Peters Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peters Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Stockton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stockton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stockton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stockton Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Hughes Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hughes Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Winters Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winters Cemetery is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Cook Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Cordell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cordell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cordell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cordell Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Buck Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buck Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buck Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Dugger Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • McClain Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClain Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McClain Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Harrison Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Johnson Roan View Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)

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]<2> of the Freeman Cemetery.

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

  • Heaton Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Burbank
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burbank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
    • Burbank is located in Carter County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Burbank
    • From the Freeman Cemetery to Burbank
  • Roan Mountain
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Elk Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Park
    • Elk Park is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Park <7>
  • Minneapolis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minneapolis have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneapolis
    • Minneapolis is located in Avery County (NC)
  • Buladean
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Chestnut Dale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Vale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
    • Vale is located in Avery County (NC)
  • Little Rock Creek ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Rock Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Rock Creek
    • Little Rock Creek is located in Mitchell County (NC)
  • Tolley Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tolley Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolley Town
    • Tolley Town is located in Carter County
  • Plumtree
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumtree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumtree
    • Plumtree is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plumtree <7>
  • Mount Pleasant
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County (NC)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Newland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Avery County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 694 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newland <7>
    • Whaley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Herrell ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herrell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herrell
      • Herrell is located in Mitchell County (NC)
    • Bakersville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Beech Mountain
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Mountain
      • Beech Mountain is located in Avery County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 320 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Mountain <7>
    • Hampton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Limestone Cove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Crossnore
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Montezuma
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
      • Montezuma is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Sugar Mountain
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mountain
      • Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
    • Banner Elk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Mount Gilead
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Gilead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gilead
      • Mount Gilead is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Fish Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Gap Run
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)

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 Freeman Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Carter County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Freeman 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 websites either 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 Freeman 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 Freeman Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1284885  (Freeman Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1284885 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: White Rocks Mountain
    • County: Carter         Elev: 924
    • Location given for GNIS #1284885 (Freeman Cemetery)

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Carter, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 Freeman Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.1528, Longitude: -82.0697    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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