A visit to the Lanton 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 Lanton Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Lanton Cemetery (FG ID #14500).
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 Lanton Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Lanton Cemetery:
35.6932, -86.9460
Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Lanton Cemetery has been estimated.<3> - use with caution.
The Lanton Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 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 southwest of the Lanton Cemetery .
Open a Google Map centered on the Lanton Cemetery.
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Lanton Cemetery.<5>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Lanton Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Johnston Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- 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]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14102 <1>
- Chrite Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- The Chrite Cemetery is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrite Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Chrite Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10516 <1>
- Foster Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- The Foster Cemetery is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Foster Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12092 <1>
- Caldwell Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- 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>
- Thomas M. Brown Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Derryberry - Smith
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Old Brick Church Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles 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]<2> 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>
- Carter's Creek Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Neapolis Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Dobbin - Cox Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Mt. Ararat Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] 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]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2565294 <1>
- Secrest Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Shyes Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- 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>
- Everett Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- 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>
- Holcomb Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Lovett Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] 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 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14889 <1>
- Blanton Chapel Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- 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]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9393 <1>
- Brown Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Caldwell Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Thompson Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- The Thompson Cemetery is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Thompson Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the south of Spring Hill.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19349 <1>
- Cheairs Cemetery
(2 miles [3.2 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] of the Lanton Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Lanton Cemetery, with the nearest first:
- Carters Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- New Town
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- New Town is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
- Spring Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Wilkes ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jameson
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Columbia
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Duplex
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Thompson's Station
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Mowd ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Mowd is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowd
- Burwood
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Theta
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Leftwich
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Harpeth
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Ben ‑ Historic
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Ben is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
- Santa Fe
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Caney Spring
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Armour Village
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
- Armour Village is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
- Zion
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
- Peytonsville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Hill Town
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
- Hill Town is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Town
- Ashwood
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Scribner
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Berlin
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
- Southall
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Fly
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
- New Flys Village
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
- New Flys Village is located in Maury County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Flys Village
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 Lanton Cemetery. The following communities are located in Maury County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Lanton Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
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 Lanton Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Tennessee:
- Pages specific to Maury County:
- Genealogy information for nearby counties:
- Cemetery Information and Directories:
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 Lanton Cemetery:
Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry: #14500
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #1290631 (Lanton Cemetery)
- Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1290631 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
- BGN Class: cemetery
- County: Maury
- Est. Elev: 202 (in feet)
- Topo Map Name: Carters Creek
- Location given for Lanton Cemetery:
- Lat: 35.6931249 Lon: -86.9458362
- Open a Google Map centered on the above location.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lanton Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Maury, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <5> | While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add. |
| <6> | To help visualize the location of the cemetery, we've drawn a straight line between the communities of Columbia and Spring Hill. The cemetery can be found near that line and roughly halfway between the two communities. Remember that this is just an approximate location. |
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