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A visit to the Oak Grove Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Oak Grove Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Oak Grove Cemetery (FG ID #16480)

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 Oak Grove Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.9966°   (34° 59' 47")

Lon:   -88.6698°   (-88° 40' 11")

The cemetery is located in McNairy County<3>.

As an estimate, the Oak Grove Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the northeast of Chewalla.

The county seat for McNairy County is located in Selmer. Selmer lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of the Oak Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Oak Grove Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Turner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Indian Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Lebanon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lebanon Cemetery is located in Alcorn County (MS)
  • White Oak Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Oak Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The White Oak Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Wooten Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wooten Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wooten Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wooten Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Olive Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Olive Hill Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Alcorn County (MS)
  • Oak Hill Church of Christ Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Alcorn County (MS)
  • Adams Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coleman Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Mathis Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mathis Cemetery is located in McNairy County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Houston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Houston Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Ramer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ramer Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Carr Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carr Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Neatherly Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neatherly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neatherly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Neatherly Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Kirk Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirk Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kirk Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Essary Springs Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Essary Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Essary Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Essary Springs Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
    • Overton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Overton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Overton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Overton Cemetery is located in Alcorn County (MS)
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Hatchie Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Alcorn County (MS)
    • Liberty African-American Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Old Gaines Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Houston Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Houston Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Mt. Vernon Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Vernon Cemetery is located in McNairy County
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in McNairy County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

  • Chewalla
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Guys
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Ramer
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramer
    • Ramer is located in McNairy County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 293 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramer <7>
  • Essary Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Kossuth
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Corinth
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Eastview
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastview
    • Eastview is located in McNairy County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
  • Allentown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Caffey
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caffey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caffey
    • Caffey is located in McNairy County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Caffey
    • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Caffey
  • Falcon
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Hightown
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Biggersville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Selmer
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selmer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selmer
      • Selmer is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,280 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selmer <7>
    • Walnut
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Farmington
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
      • Farmington is located in Alcorn County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,160 people
    • Michie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Middleton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Rose Creek
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Tiplersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Searcy Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Searcy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searcy Town
      • Searcy Town is located in Alcorn County (MS)
    • Bethel Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Springs
      • Bethel Springs is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 727 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethel Springs <7>
    • Pisgah
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Rienzi
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Glen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen
      • Glen is located in Alcorn County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 406 people
    • Glens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glens
      • Glens is located in Alcorn County (MS)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glens
      • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Glens
    • Stantonville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Purdy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Purdy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in McNairy County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Purdy
      • From the Oak Grove Cemetery to Purdy
    • Rogers Springs
      (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 Oak Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McNairy County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Corinth
  • Falcon
    • Falcon lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Oak Grove Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Falcon.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon
  • Middleton
  • Purdy
    • Purdy lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<2> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Oak Grove Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Purdy.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
  • Selmer
    • Selmer lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Oak Grove Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Selmer.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selmer

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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1296065  (Oak Grove Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1296065 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: Kossuth North
    • County: McNairy         Elev: 139
    • Location given for GNIS #1296065 (Oak Grove Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #16480

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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 Oak Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9966, Longitude: -88.6698    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including McNairy, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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>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.
<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.
<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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