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A visit to the Major Cemetery ...


The location of the Major 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 Major Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.0795°   (35° 4' 46")

Lon:   -86.8047°   (-86° 48' 16")

The Major Cemetery is located in Lincoln County<2>.

The county seat for Lincoln County is located in Fayetteville. Fayetteville lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Major Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Major Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Lincoln 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 Major 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Major Cemetery.

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

    • Dellrose
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Wheelerton
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerton
      • Wheelerton is located in Giles County
    • Dickson Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickson Town
      • Dickson Town is located in Giles County
    • Cash Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Point
      • Cash Point is located in Lincoln County
    • Elkton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
    • Elkmont Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont Springs
      • Elkmont Springs is located in Giles County
    • Ardmore
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,218 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Ardmore
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Molino
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
      • Molino is located in Lincoln County
    • Pearl City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
      • Pearl City is located in Lincoln County
    • Estaville ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estaville
      • Estaville is located in Limestone County (AL)
    • Frankewing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Bradshaw ‑ Historic
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
        • Bradshaw is located in Giles County
      • Caro
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caro
        • Caro is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Boonshill
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonshill
        • Boonshill is located in Lincoln County
      • Pettusville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettusville
        • Pettusville is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Hughey
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughey
        • Hughey is located in Lincoln County
      • Prospect
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Aymett Town
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aymett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aymett Town
        • Aymett Town is located in Giles County
      • Wooley Springs ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooley Springs
        • Wooley Springs is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Park City Heights
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City Heights
        • Park City Heights is located in Lincoln County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,442 people
      • Toney
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Madison Crossroads
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison Crossroads
        • Madison Crossroads is located in Madison County (AL)
      • Park City
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
        • Park City is located in Lincoln County
      • Delina
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delina
        • Delina is located in Marshall County

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Major Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Young Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
    • New Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Grove Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Grove Cemetery
    • Patterson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Patterson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Cemetery
    • George Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The George Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Cemetery
    • Bruce Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bruce Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruce Cemetery
    • Eagin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eagin Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagin Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Bledsoe Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bledsoe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bledsoe Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bledsoe Cemetery
    • Ewing Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ewing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ewing Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Cemetery
    • Merrell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Merrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Merrell Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merrell Cemetery
    • Stone Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Silvester Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silvester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Silvester Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silvester Cemetery
      • Bee Spring Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bee Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bee Spring Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bee Spring Cemetery
      • Maddox Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maddox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maddox Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maddox Cemetery
      • Thornton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thornton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thornton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thornton Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Malone Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Malone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Malone Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malone Cemetery
      • Corpier Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corpier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Corpier Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corpier Cemetery
      • Cross Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cross Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
      • Dunlap Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunlap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dunlap Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunlap Cemetery
      • Blanche Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blanche Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blanche Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blanche Cemetery
      • Farrar Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farrar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Farrar Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farrar Cemetery
      • Metcalf Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Metcalf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Metcalf Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Metcalf Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh 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 Major Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1292519  (Major Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1292519 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: Dellrose
      • County: Lincoln         Elev: 200
      • Location given for GNIS #1292519 (Major Cemetery)

    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 Lincoln, 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 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 Major Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.0795, Longitude: -86.8047       In this case, the coordinates for the Major 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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