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A visit to the Old Center Cemetery ...


The location of the Old Center 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 Old Center Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.3554°   (35° 21' 19")

Lon:   -88.8103°   (-88° 48' 37")

The Old Center Cemetery is located in Chester County<2>.

The county seat for Chester County is located in Henderson. Henderson lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Old Center 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 professional and volunteer 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 Old Center Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Chester 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 Old Center 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 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old Center Cemetery.

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

    • Silerton
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silerton
      • Silerton is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
    • Deanburg
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deanburg
      • Deanburg is located in Chester County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 7,395 people
    • Masseyville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masseyville
      • Masseyville is located in Chester County
    • Medon
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Montezuma
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
      • Montezuma is located in Chester County
    • Hornsby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hornsby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornsby
      • Hornsby is located in Hardeman County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
    • Toone
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toone
      • Toone is located in Hardeman County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 336 people
    • Shandy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shandy
      • Shandy is located in Hardeman County
    • Finger
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finger
      • Finger is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 288 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finger <4>
    • Henderson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Bolivar
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Rose Creek
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Creek
      • Rose Creek is located in McNairy County
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Cisco Indian Village ‑ Historic
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cisco Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cisco Indian Village
        • Cisco Indian Village is located in Madison County
      • Bethel Springs
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>
      • Mercer
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercer
        • Mercer is located in Madison County
      • Sweet Lips
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Lips have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Lips
        • Sweet Lips is located in Chester County
      • Denmark
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Vildo
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vildo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vildo
        • Vildo is located in Hardeman County
      • Jackson
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Selmer
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>

    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 Old Center Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chester County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Bolivar
    • Falcon
    • Henderson
    • Jackson
    • Purdy
      • Purdy lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Old Center Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Purdy.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
    • Selmer

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Old Center Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Coopers Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coopers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coopers Chapel Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coopers Chapel Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Chester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Big Springs Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Big Springs Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Springs Cemetery
    • Concord Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
    • Old Concord Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Concord Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Concord Cemetery
    • Haltoms Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haltoms Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haltoms Chapel Cemetery is located in Chester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haltoms Chapel Cemetery
    • Fyre Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fyre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fyre Cemetery is located in Chester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fyre Cemetery
    • Owens Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Owens Cemetery is located in Chester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
    • Wesley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesley Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Cemetery
    • Pleasant Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Springs Cemetery is located in Chester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Springs Cemetery
    • Lowery Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lowery Cemetery is located in Madison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowery Cemetery
    • Parlow Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parlow Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parlow Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • McLendon Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McLendon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McLendon Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McLendon Cemetery
      • Gibson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • 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 Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
      • Pine Bluff Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Bluff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pine Bluff Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Bluff Cemetery
      • Cave Springs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cave Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cave Springs Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cave Springs Cemetery
      • Cason Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cason Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cason Cemetery
      • Wamble Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wamble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wamble Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wamble Cemetery
      • Hearn Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hearn Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hearn Chapel Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hearn Chapel Cemetery
      • Clover Creek Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clover Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clover Creek Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clover Creek Cemetery
      • Cearley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cearley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cearley Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cearley Cemetery
      • Walton Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walton Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walton Cemetery
      • Palestine Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palestine Cemetery is located in Hardeman County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine Cemetery
      • Hurst Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurst Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hurst Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurst Cemetery
      • Roger Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Roger Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roger Cemetery
      • Weaver Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Weaver Cemetery is located in Chester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver 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 Old Center Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1296289  (Old Center Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1296289 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: Silerton
      • County: Chester         Elev: 153
      • Location given for GNIS #1296289 (Old Center 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 Chester, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Old Center Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3554, Longitude: -88.8103       In this case, the coordinates for the Old Center 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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