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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Wilkes Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Wilkes Cemetery (FG ID #2145431)

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 Wilkes Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.4949°   (35° 29' 41")

Lon:   -87.0028°   (-87° 0' 10")

The cemetery is located in Maury County<3>.

As an estimate, the Wilkes Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.

The county seat for Maury County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies just to the north northwest of the Wilkes Cemetery .

Name Variations for Wilkes Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Wilkes Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Old Camping Ground Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 Wilkes Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Maury 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 Wilkes 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Wilkes Cemetery.

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

    • Culleoka
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Southport
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
      • Southport is located in Maury County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,110 people
    • Broadview
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadview
      • Broadview is located in Maury County
    • Columbia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Lynnville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Globe
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe
      • Globe is located in Marshall County
    • Enterprise
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Maury County
    • Berlin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
      • Berlin is located in Marshall County
    • Zion
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
      • Zion is located in Maury County
    • Ashwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
      • Ashwood is located in Maury County
    • Frierson Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frierson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frierson Town
      • Frierson Town is located in Maury County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 923 people
    • Bufords
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bufords have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufords
      • Bufords is located in Giles County
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Mount Pleasant
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Cornersville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • New Town
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
        • New Town is located in Marshall County
      • Cochran
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cochran have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cochran
        • Cochran is located in Marshall County
      • Lewisburg
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Armour Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Armour Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
        • Armour Village is located in Maury County
      • Verona
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
        • Verona is located in Marshall County
      • Caney Spring
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caney Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
        • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
      • Oak Hill
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
        • Oak Hill is located in Marshall County
      • Arkland
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkland
        • Arkland is located in Maury 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 Wilkes Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Maury County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Wilkes Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Winn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winn Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Winn Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20466 <1>
    • Winn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winn Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Winn Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winn Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20470 <1>
    • Daniel Family Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniel Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Daniel Family Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Daniel Family Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • The Daniel Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Daniels Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniel Family Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11162 <1>
    • Gray Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Gray Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Gray Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gray Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gray Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12592 <1>
    • Johnson Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Johnson Chapel Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnson Chapel Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2145141 <1>
    • Booker Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Booker Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Booker Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Booker Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northeast of Culleoka.
      • The Booker Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Merrit H. Booker Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booker Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9464 <1>
    • Ballanfant Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • The Ballanfant Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ballanfant Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ballanfant Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8883 <1>
    • Johnson-Amis Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Johnson-Amis Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Johnson-Amis Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnson-Amis Cemetery is located outside and to the southwest of Culleoka.
      • The Johnson-Amis Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Amis Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson-Amis Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2166174 <1>
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Friendship Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northwest of Culleoka.
      • The Friendship Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Culleoka Cemetery
      • Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2145026 <1>
    • Fitzspatrick Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fitzspatrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fitzspatrick Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Fitzspatrick Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the southwest of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzspatrick Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11985 <1>
    • Central Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Central Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Central Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Central Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the south of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Central Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10364 <1>
    • Love Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Love Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Love Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14870 <1>
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Pleasant Garden Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Garden Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pleasant Garden Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
        • The Pleasant Garden Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Fleming Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Garden Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12003 <1>
      • Mack Family Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mack Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mack Family Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mack Family Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Culleoka.
        • The Mack Family Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Walker Cemetery
        • Walker Family Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mack Family Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19843 <1>
      • Howard Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Howard Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Howard Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Howard Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howard Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13680 <1>
      • Lee Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lee Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lee Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14629 <1>
      • New Ramey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the New Ramey Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The New Ramey Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the New Ramey Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the northeast of Culleoka.
        • The New Ramey Cemetery has also been known as:
        • New Ramia Baptist Church Cemetery
        • New Ramia Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Ramey Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16322 <1>
      • Akers - Brown Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akers - Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Akers - Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Akers - Brown Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the northeast of Culleoka.
        • The Akers - Brown Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Wiliamson Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akers - Brown Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8523 <1>
      • Gill Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Amis Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Amis Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Amis Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northeast of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amis Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8604 <1>
      • Shane Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • The Shane Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shane Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shane Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18310 <1>
      • Redding Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redding Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Redding Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Redding Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redding Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17648 <1>
      • Cohea Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cohea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cohea Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cohea Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cohea Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10670 <1>
      • David Wells Family Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Wells Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The David Wells Family Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the David Wells Family Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Culleoka.
        • The David Wells Family Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Wells Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Wells Family Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20078 <1>
      • Shaw Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shaw Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shaw Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the west of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaw Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18361 <1>
      • Sewell Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • The Sewell Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sewell Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southwest of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sewell Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18281 <1>
      • Lindsey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lindsey Cemetery is located in Maury County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lindsey Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the south of Culleoka.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindsey Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14747 <1>

    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 Wilkes Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1306858  (Old Camping Ground Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1306858 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: Lynnville
      • County: Maury         Elev: 255
      • Location given for GNIS #1306858 (Old Camping Ground Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2145431

    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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Wilkes Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4949, Longitude: -87.0028    
    <3>If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Maury, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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>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.
    <7>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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