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The location of the Lay 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 Lay Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.3248°   (35° 19' 29")

Lon:   -87.2950°   (-87° 17' 42")

The Lay Cemetery is located in Lawrence County<2>.

The county seat for Lawrence County is located in Lawrenceburg. Lawrenceburg lies just to the south southwest of the Lay 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 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 Lay Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Lawrence County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Lay Cemetery.

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

    • Ethridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ethridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethridge
      • Ethridge is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 485 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ethridge <4>
    • Webber City
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webber City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webber City
      • Webber City is located in Lawrence County
    • Flatwoods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
      • Flatwoods is located in Lawrence County
    • Park Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Grove
      • Park Grove is located in Lawrence County
    • Lawrenceburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Weakley
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weakley
      • Weakley is located in Giles County
    • Henryville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henryville
      • Henryville is located in Lawrence County
    • Enterprise
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Maury County
    • Fall River
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
      • Fall River is located in Lawrence County
    • Wales
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wales
      • Wales is located in Giles County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,031 people
    • Bufords
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bufords have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufords
      • Bufords is located in Giles County
    • Southport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
      • Southport is located in Maury County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,110 people
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Frierson Town
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frierson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frierson Town
        • Frierson Town is located in Maury County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 923 people
      • Mount Pleasant
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Busby
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busby
        • Busby is located in Lawrence County
      • Lynnville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Broadview
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadview
        • Broadview is located in Maury County
      • Pulaski
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Voorhies
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Voorhies have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies
        • Voorhies is located in Lewis County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 1,476 people
      • Westpoint
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westpoint
        • Westpoint is located in Lawrence County
      • Loretto
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loretto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
        • Loretto is located in Lawrence County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,781 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loretto <4>
      • Green Field
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Field
        • Green Field is located in Giles County
      • Hampshire
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Ashwood
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
        • Ashwood is located in Maury 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 Lay Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lawrence County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Lay Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Yoder Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yoder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yoder Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yoder Cemetery
    • Mattox Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mattox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mattox Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mattox Cemetery
    • Lawrence County Memorial Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lawrence County Memorial Gardens is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens
    • Brace Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brace Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brace Cemetery
    • Kidd Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kidd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kidd Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kidd Cemetery
    • Mt. Ararat Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Ararat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Ararat Cemetery
    • Mint Spring Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mint Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mint Spring Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mint Spring Cemetery
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
    • Pleasant Garden Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Garden Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Garden Cemetery
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Black Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Black Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Freeman Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Freeman Chapel Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Chapel Cemetery
      • Mt. Horeb Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Horeb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Horeb Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Horeb Cemetery
      • Baker Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baker Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
      • Chapel Grove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chapel Grove Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Grove Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Calvary Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • McLean Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McLean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McLean Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McLean Cemetery
      • Tripp Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tripp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tripp Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tripp Cemetery
      • Hickman Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hickman Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickman Cemetery
      • Dotson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dotson Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
      • Yarbrough Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yarbrough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Yarbrough Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yarbrough Cemetery
      • Clifton Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clifton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clifton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clifton Cemetery
      • Marcella Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marcella Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marcella Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marcella 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 Lay Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1290821  (Lay Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1290821 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: Ethridge
      • County: Lawrence         Elev: 303
      • Location given for GNIS #1290821 (Lay Cemetery)

    The official website for Lawrence County: www.co.lawrence.tn.us/

    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 Lawrence, 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' 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 Lay Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3248, Longitude: -87.2950       In this case, the coordinates for the Lay 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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