A visit to the Leeper 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 Leeper Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Leeper Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   36.3145°   (36° 18' 52")

Lon:   -88.3742°   (-88° 22' 27")

The Leeper Cemetery is located in Henry County<2>.

The county seat for Henry County is located in Paris. Paris lies just to the east southeast of the Leeper Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Leeper Cemetery.<4>

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

• Travis Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travis Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Travis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Travis Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Johnson Chapel Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Johnson Chapel Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Alexander Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
  • 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 Henry County
• Jones Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Jones Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Crutchfield Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crutchfield Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crutchfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Crutchfield Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Dobbins Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobbins Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dobbins Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Mathis Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mathis Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mathis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Mathis Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Greenwood Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Henry County Memorial Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry County Memorial Gardens
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henry County Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Henry County Memorial Gardens is located in Henry County
• Miller Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Miller Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Oak Hill Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Henry County
• McCall Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCall Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The McCall Cemetery is located in Henry County
• Continue List   (22 more) ...
  • Paris City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paris City Cemetery
    • The Paris City Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • The Paris City Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old City Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16814 <5>
  • Palmer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Palmer Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • McCuthen Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCuthen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCuthen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCuthen Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Powell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Powell Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Clark Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clark Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Tyler - Compton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler - Compton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler - Compton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tyler - Compton Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Tyler Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tyler Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Howard Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Howard Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Janes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Janes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Janes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Janes Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Bowden Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bowden Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Henry County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14675 <5>
  • Pritchett Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchett Cemetery
    • 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 Henry County
  • Leoney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leoney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leoney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Leoney Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Cherry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cherry Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Trevathan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trevathan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trevathan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trevathan Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Maplewood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplewood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maplewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maplewood Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • McCampbell Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCampbell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCampbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCampbell Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Tharpe Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tharpe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tharpe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tharpe Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Greer Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greer Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Birds Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Birds Creek Cemetery is located in Henry County
  • Birds Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Birds Creek Cemetery is located in Henry County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Leeper Cemetery.

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

• Paris
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
  • Paris is located in Henry County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,952 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paris <6>
• Whitlock
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitlock
  • Whitlock is located in Henry County
• New Boston
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Boston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
  • New Boston is located in Henry County
• India
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for India have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for India
  • India is located in Henry County
• Cottage Grove
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
  • Cottage Grove is located in Henry County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottage Grove <6>
• Henry
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
  • Henry is located in Henry County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henry <6>
• Oakland
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
  • Oakland is located in Henry County
• Puryear
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puryear
  • Puryear is located in Henry County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
• Tumbling
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tumbling
  • Tumbling is located in Weakley County
• Haglerville ‑ Historic
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haglerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haglerville
  • Haglerville is located in Henry County
• Conyersville
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conyersville
  • Conyersville is located in Henry County
• Mount Vista ‑ Historic
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vista
  • Mount Vista is located in Henry County
• Continue List   (9 more) ...
  • Ore Springs
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Springs
    • Ore Springs is located in Weakley County
  • Manleyville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manleyville
    • Manleyville is located in Henry County
  • Springville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springville
    • Springville is located in Henry County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springville <6>
  • Hazel
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel
    • Hazel is located in Calloway County (KY)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazel <6>
  • Gleason
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleason
    • Gleason is located in Weakley County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,369 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gleason <6>
  • McKenzie
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKenzie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie
    • McKenzie is located in Carroll County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,303 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKenzie <6>
  • Hico
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hico. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hico
    • Hico is located in Carroll County
  • Bell City
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
    • Bell City is located in Graves County (KY)
  • New Providence
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Providence. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Providence
    • New Providence is located in Calloway County (KY)

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 Leeper Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Henry County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Dresden
  • Dresden lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Leeper Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Dresden.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dresden
• Henry
  • Henry lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Leeper Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Henry.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
• McKenzie
  • McKenzie lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Leeper Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for McKenzie.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie
• Paris
  • Paris lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Leeper Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Paris.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris

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 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 Leeper Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Henry County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Calloway County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Graves County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Marshall County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Benton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carroll County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Gibson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Houston County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Humphreys County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Obion County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Stewart County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Weakley County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Henry County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Tennessee
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Tennessee
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Henry
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Leeper Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Leeper Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1326062  (Leeper Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1326062 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: Paris
  • County: Henry         Elev: 164
  • Location given for GNIS #1326062 (Leeper Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Henry County: www.henryco.com/

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