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A visit to the McClanahan 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 McClanahan Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the McClanahan 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 McClanahan Cemetery

Lat:   35.3628°   (35° 21' 46")

Lon:   -84.9322°   (-84° 55' 55")

The McClanahan Cemetery is located in Meigs County<2>.

The county seat for Meigs County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the McClanahan Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the McClanahan Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Blankenship Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blankenship Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blankenship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blankenship Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Neeley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neeley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neeley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Neeley Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Clint Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clint Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clint Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clint Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Powell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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 Meigs County
  • Cofer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cofer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cofer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cofer Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Cowan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cowan Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • McInturff Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McInturff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McInturff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McInturff Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Anderson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • 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 Meigs County
  • Gamble Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gamble Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gamble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gamble Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Ruyan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruyan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruyan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ruyan Cemetery is located in Meigs County
  • Erwin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erwin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Erwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Erwin Cemetery is located in Meigs County
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    • Lewis Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Burketts Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burketts Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burketts Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burketts Chapel Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Good Hope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Good Hope Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Doughty Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doughty Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doughty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Doughty Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Shelton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shelton Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Corinth Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Standfield Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Standfield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Standfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Standfield Cemetery is located in Bradley County
    • East View Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East View Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East View Cemetery is located in Bradley County
    • Beech Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beech Springs Cemetery is located in Bradley County
    • Godsey Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Godsey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Godsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Godsey Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • McKenzie Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKenzie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKenzie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McKenzie Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Beta Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beta Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beta Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beta Cemetery is located in Meigs County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the McClanahan Cemetery.

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

  • Birchwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Etola
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Etola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etola
    • Etola is located in Bradley County
  • Cayuga Town ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayuga Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayuga Town
    • Cayuga Town is located in Meigs County
  • Beta
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
    • Beta is located in Meigs County
  • Lamontville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
    • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
  • Hopewell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Bradley County
  • Countryside Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside Village
    • Countryside Village is located in Bradley County
  • Goodfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goodfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
    • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
  • Charleston
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charleston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
    • Charleston is located in Bradley County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Charleston <5>
  • Dayton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Graysville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
    • Graysville is located in Rhea County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,570 people
  • Bellefounte
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellefounte
    • Bellefounte is located in Bradley County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Calhoun
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
      • Calhoun is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <5>
    • Cumberland Spring
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Spring
      • Cumberland Spring is located in Rhea County
    • Soddy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy
      • Soddy is located in Hamilton County
    • Decatur
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Ogden
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ogden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogden
      • Ogden is located in Rhea County
    • Cleveland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • East Cleveland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Cleveland
      • East Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,608 people
    • Soddy - Daisy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soddy - Daisy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy - Daisy
      • Soddy - Daisy is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Soddy - Daisy <5>
    • South Cleveland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Cleveland
      • South Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,912 people
    • Flat Top
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Top
      • Flat Top is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 422 people
    • Lakesite
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakesite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesite
      • Lakesite is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,866 people
    • Chestuee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestuee
      • Chestuee is located in Polk County
    • Luskville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Luskville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luskville
      • Luskville is located in McMinn County
    • Claxton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claxton
      • Claxton is located in McMinn County
    • Brayton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brayton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brayton
      • Brayton is located in Bledsoe 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 McClanahan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Meigs County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The McClanahan 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 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 McClanahan 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 McClanahan Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1293144  (McClanahan Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1293144 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: Birchwood
    • County: Meigs         Elev: 228
    • Location given for GNIS #1293144 (McClanahan 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 Meigs, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the McClanahan Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3628, Longitude: -84.9322       In this case, the coordinates for the McClanahan Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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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