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A visit to the Nichols 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 Nichols Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.2367°   (36° 14' 12")

Lon:   -87.4758°   (-87° 28' 32")

The Nichols Cemetery is located in Dickson County<2>.

The county seat for Dickson County is located in Charlotte. Charlotte lies just to the east southeast of the Nichols Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Nichols Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Dickson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Bull Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bull Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Bull Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Bull Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bull Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northeast of Vanleer.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9924 <6>
  • Seals Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seals Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seals Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seals Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Vanleer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanleer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanleer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vanleer Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Keele Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keele Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Keele Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Lillys Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lillys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lillys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lillys Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Averitt Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Averitt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Averitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Averitt Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Allbright Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allbright Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allbright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Allbright Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Ragan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ragan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ragan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ragan Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Dickson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Schmittou Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schmittou Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schmittou Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Schmittou Cemetery is located in Dickson County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Dickson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Houston County
    • Potter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Potter Cemetery is located in Houston County
    • Skelton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skelton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Skelton Cemetery is located in Houston County
    • Nichols Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nichols Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nichols Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nichols Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Felt Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Felt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Felt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Felt Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Story Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Story Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Story Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Story Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Hunter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Hayes Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hayes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hayes Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Slayden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slayden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slayden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slayden Cemetery is located in Dickson County
    • Parrott Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parrott Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parrott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parrott Cemetery is located in Dickson County

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]<3> of the Nichols Cemetery.

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

  • Vanleer
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Omega ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Omega have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
    • Omega is located in Houston County
  • Slayden
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayden
    • Slayden is located in Dickson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
  • Woods Valley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Valley
    • Woods Valley is located in Dickson County
  • Dunn Chapel
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dunn Chapel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn Chapel
    • Dunn Chapel is located in Dickson County
  • Charlotte
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Stayton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stayton
    • Stayton is located in Dickson County
  • Pond
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond
    • Pond is located in Dickson County
  • Tennessee City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennessee City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennessee City
    • Tennessee City is located in Dickson County
  • McAllisters Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McAllisters Crossroads. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAllisters Crossroads
    • McAllisters Crossroads is located in Montgomery County
  • Louise
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Louise. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louise
    • Louise is located in Montgomery County
  • McEwen
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McEwen
    • McEwen is located in Humphreys County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,743 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McEwen <7>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Dickson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • White Oak Flat
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak Flat
      • White Oak Flat is located in Dickson County
    • Southside
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Liverworth
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverworth
      • Liverworth is located in Montgomery County
    • Erin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
      • Erin is located in Houston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,308 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erin <7>
    • Cumberland City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Pomona
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pomona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
      • Pomona is located in Dickson County
    • Burns
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burns
      • Burns is located in Dickson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,550 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burns <7>
    • Bellsburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bellsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellsburg
      • Bellsburg is located in Dickson County
    • Neptune
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Cheatham County
    • Dotsonville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dotsonville
      • Dotsonville is located in Montgomery County
    • Throckmorton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Throckmorton
      • Throckmorton is located in Stewart County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,692 people
    • Tidwell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tidwell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tidwell
      • Tidwell is located in Dickson County
    • Tennessee Ridge
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)

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 Nichols Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dickson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Nichols 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 Nichols Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1295725  (Nichols Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1295725 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: Vanleer
    • County: Dickson         Elev: 197
    • Location given for GNIS #1295725 (Nichols 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 Dickson, 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 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 Nichols Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2367, Longitude: -87.4758       In this case, the coordinates for the Nichols 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>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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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