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A visit to the Highland Cemetery ...


The location of the Highland 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 Highland Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.3543°   (36° 21' 15")

Lon:   -82.4707°   (-82° 28' 14")

The Highland Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Jonesborough. Jonesborough lies just to the south of the Highland Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Highland Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 Highland 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Highland Cemetery.

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

    • Green Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
      • Green Hill is located in Washington County
    • Jonesborough
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Midway
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Washington County
    • Flourville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flourville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flourville
      • Flourville is located in Washington County
    • Oak Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Washington County
    • Gray
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
      • Gray is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <4>
    • Johnson City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
      • Johnson City is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
      • Former names for Johnson City:
      • Blue Plum Station
      • Haynesville
      • Johnsons Depot
      • Johnsons Tank
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City <4>
    • North Johnson City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Johnson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Johnson City
      • North Johnson City is located in Washington County
    • Wheelocktown ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelocktown
      • Wheelocktown is located in Washington County
    • Oakland Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Village
      • Oakland Village is located in Washington County
    • Austin Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Austin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin Village
      • Austin Village is located in Washington County
    • Spurgeon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spurgeon
      • Spurgeon is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,957 people
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Harmony
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
        • Harmony is located in Washington County
      • Locust Mount
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Mount have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Mount
        • Locust Mount is located in Washington County
      • Bowmantown
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowmantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowmantown
        • Bowmantown is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 302 people
      • Fordtown
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fordtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fordtown
        • Fordtown is located in Sullivan County
      • Telford
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Kendrick Creek ‑ Historic
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kendrick Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendrick Creek
        • Kendrick Creek is located in Sullivan County
      • South Gate Village
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Gate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gate Village
        • South Gate Village is located in Washington County
      • Colonial Heights
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Heights
        • Colonial Heights is located in Sullivan County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,934 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colonial Heights <4>
      • Pine Crest
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
        • Pine Crest is located in Carter County
      • Watauga
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watauga
        • Watauga is located in Carter County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
      • Fall Branch
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall Branch
        • Fall Branch is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,291 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fall Branch <4>
      • Milburnton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milburnton
        • Milburnton is located in Greene County
      • Oakland
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
        • Oakland is located in Washington County
      • Central
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
        • Central is located in Carter County
      • Piney Flats
        (10 miles [16.1 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 Highland Cemetery. The following communities are located in Washington County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Highland Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Keebler Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keebler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keebler Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keebler Cemetery
    • Keefauver Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keefauver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keefauver Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keefauver Cemetery
    • Haire Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haire Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haire Cemetery
    • Roadman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roadman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roadman Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roadman Cemetery
    • Ledford Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ledford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ledford Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ledford Cemetery
    • Pritchett Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pritchett Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchett Cemetery
    • Deacon Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deacon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deacon Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deacon Cemetery
    • Beard Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beard Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
    • Marvins Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marvins Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marvins Chapel Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marvins Chapel Cemetery
    • Price Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Price Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
    • Gresham Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gresham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gresham Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gresham Cemetery
    • Madin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Madin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Madin Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Madin Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Martin Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Martin Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Stafford Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stafford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stafford Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stafford Cemetery
      • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      • Keebler Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keebler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Keebler Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keebler Cemetery
      • Archer Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Archer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Archer Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Archer Cemetery
      • Hale Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hale Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Cemetery
      • Carter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carter Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Boones Creek Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boones Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boones Creek Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boones Creek Cemetery
      • Washington County Memory Gardens
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Shipley Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shipley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shipley Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shipley Cemetery
      • Hales Chapel Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hales Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hales Chapel Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hales Chapel Cemetery
      • Buffalo Ridge Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buffalo Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buffalo Ridge Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buffalo Ridge 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 Highland Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1640858  (Highland Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1640858 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: Jonesborough
      • County: Washington         Elev: 548
      • Location given for GNIS #1640858 (Highland Cemetery)

    The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/

    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 Washington, 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Highland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3543, Longitude: -82.4707       In this case, the coordinates for the Highland 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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