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A visit to the Oak Grove Cemetery ...


The location of the Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.6356°   (35° 38' 8")

Lon:   -84.7683°   (-84° 46' 5")

The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Meigs County<2>.

The county seat for Meigs County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies just to the south of the Oak Grove Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Oak Grove Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Meigs 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 Oak Grove 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 26 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

    • Lakewood Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
      • Lakewood Village is located in Rhea County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 990 people
    • Sewee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sewee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
      • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Spring City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Decatur
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
      • Decatur is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,663 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <4>
    • Roddy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roddy
      • Roddy is located in Rhea County
    • Pioneer Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Roane County
    • Goodfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
      • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
    • Prigmore
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prigmore
      • Prigmore is located in McMinn County
    • Luttrell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luttrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
      • Luttrell is located in Loudon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luttrell <4>
    • Jewett
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewett
      • Jewett is located in Cumberland County
    • Niota
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niota
      • Niota is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niota <4>
    • Beta
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
      • Beta is located in Meigs County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Athens
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
        • Athens is located in McMinn County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,120 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <4>
      • Dayton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Bell Spring
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Spring
        • Bell Spring is located in McMinn County
      • Sweetwater
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
        • Sweetwater is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,956 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sweetwater <4>
      • Rockwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
        • Rockwood is located in Roane County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,459 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <4>
      • Burke
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burke
        • Burke is located in Cumberland County
      • Cumberland Spring
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Spring
        • Cumberland Spring is located in Rhea County
      • Postoak
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
        • Postoak is located in Roane County
        • Postoak has also been known as:
        • Post Oak Springs
      • Ninemile
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninemile
        • Ninemile is located in Bledsoe County
      • Summer City
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer City
        • Summer City is located in Bledsoe County
      • Cayuga Town ‑ Historic
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
      • Lamontville
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
        • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
      • Crab Orchard
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab Orchard
        • Crab Orchard is located in Cumberland County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 758 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crab Orchard <4>
      • Cardiff
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardiff
        • Cardiff is located in Roane 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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Oak Grove Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Collins Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Collins Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
    • Cooley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cooley Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooley Cemetery
    • Moore Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Hickory Flat Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Flat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hickory Flat Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Flat Cemetery
    • Rocky Springs Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rocky Springs Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Springs Cemetery
    • Baker Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
    • Huff Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huff Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huff Cemetery
    • Hickey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hickey Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickey Cemetery
    • Ewing Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Cemetery
    • Sims Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sims Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sims Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sims Cemetery
    • Leuty Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leuty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leuty Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leuty Cemetery
    • Roork Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roork Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roork Cemetery
    • Continue List   (21 more) ...
      • Porter - Ward Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter - Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Porter - Ward Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter - Ward Cemetery
      • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Wasson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wasson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wasson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wasson Cemetery
      • Baker Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baker Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
      • Lucknow Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lucknow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lucknow Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lucknow Cemetery
      • Rhea Springs Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhea Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rhea Springs Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhea Springs Cemetery
      • McCabe Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCabe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McCabe Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCabe Cemetery
      • Marsh Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
      • Jolley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jolley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jolley Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jolley Cemetery
      • Porter Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Porter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Porter Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 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 Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Cooke Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cooke Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooke Cemetery
      • Smith - Wilkey Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith - Wilkey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith - Wilkey Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith - Wilkey Cemetery
      • Forest Grove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Forest Grove Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Grove Cemetery
      • Ball Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ball Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball Cemetery
      • Gibson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
      • Pisgah Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
      • Hutsell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutsell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hutsell Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutsell Cemetery
      • Mt. Wesley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Wesley Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Wesley Cemetery
      • Culvahouse Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Culvahouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Culvahouse Cemetery is located in Meigs County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Culvahouse 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 Oak Grove Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1296071  (Oak Grove Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1296071 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: Spring City
      • County: Meigs         Elev: 259
      • Location given for GNIS #1296071 (Oak Grove 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 'straight-line' (or 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 Oak Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6356, Longitude: -84.7683       In this case, the coordinates for the Oak Grove 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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