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A visit to the Johnson 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 Johnson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.1946°   (36° 11' 40")

Lon:   -82.0988°   (-82° 5' 55")

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

The county seat for Carter County is located in Elizabethton. Elizabethton lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Johnson Cemetery .

Name Variations for Johnson Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Johnson Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Alfred Johnson Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Johnson Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Birchfield Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Blackwell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackwell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blackwell Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Peters Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Peters Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Julian Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Johnson Roan View Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Freeman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Hicks Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hicks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hicks Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Birchfield Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birchfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birchfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Birchfield Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Holtsclaw Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Gibbs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibbs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibbs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gibbs Cemetery is located in Carter County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Hampton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hampton Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Harrison Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Holly Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Hill Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Lacey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lacey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lacey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lacey Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Lacey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lacey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lacey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lacey Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Harrell Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Street Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Greer Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greer Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Heaton Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heaton Ridge Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Gouge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gouge Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Julian Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Julian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Julian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Julian Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Calhoun Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Freeman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Knight Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Perry Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • McClain Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McClain Cemetery is located in Carter County
    • Markland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Markland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Markland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Markland Cemetery is located in Carter County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Johnson Cemetery.

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

  • Roan Mountain
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Heaton Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Burbank
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
    • Burbank is located in Carter County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Burbank
    • From the Johnson Cemetery to Burbank
  • Tolley Town
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tolley Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolley Town
    • Tolley Town is located in Carter County
  • Elk Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <6>
  • Hampton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Buladean
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Fish Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Gap Run
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Minneapolis
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minneapolis have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneapolis
    • Minneapolis is located in Avery County (NC)
  • Whaley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Limestone Cove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Little Rock Creek ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Rock Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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)
    • Vale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
      • Vale is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Herrell ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herrell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herrell
      • Herrell is located in Mitchell County (NC)
    • Siam
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Siam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siam
      • Siam is located in Carter County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Siam
      • From the Johnson Cemetery to Siam
    • Chestnut Dale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Beech Mountain
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <6>
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gilead
      • Mount Gilead is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Butler
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Whispering Pines
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Hunter
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
      • Hunter is located in Carter County
    • Bakersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Plumtree
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plumtree have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <6>
    • Mount Pleasant
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Newland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <6>
    • Banner Elk
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Elizabethton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • High Health ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Health have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Health
      • High Health is located in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Johnson 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 Johnson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1289567  (Johnson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1289567 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: 843
    • Location given for GNIS #1289567 (Johnson 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 '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 Johnson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.1946, Longitude: -82.0988    
<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 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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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