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A visit to the Olivet Cemetery ...


The location of the Olivet 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 Olivet Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.2751°   (36° 16' 30")

Lon:   -88.5776°   (-88° 34' 39")

The Olivet Cemetery is located in Weakley County<2>.

The county seat for Weakley County is located in Dresden. Dresden lies just to the west of the Olivet Cemetery .

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 Olivet Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Weakley 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 Olivet 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Olivet Cemetery.

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

    • Ore Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Springs
      • Ore Springs is located in Weakley County
    • Tumbling
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tumbling
      • Tumbling is located in Weakley County
    • Gleason
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleason
      • Gleason is located in Weakley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,369 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gleason <4>
    • Dresden
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dresden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dresden
      • Dresden is located in Weakley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,907 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dresden <4>
    • New Boston
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
      • New Boston is located in Henry County
    • Cottage Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • McKenzie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKenzie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie
      • McKenzie is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,303 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKenzie <4>
    • Henry
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
      • Henry is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henry <4>
    • Latham
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latham
      • Latham is located in Weakley County
    • Ralston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ralston
      • Ralston is located in Weakley County
    • Hico
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hico
      • Hico is located in Carroll County
    • Whitlock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitlock
      • Whitlock is located in Henry County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Sharon
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Greenfield
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Paris
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Wingo
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingo
        • Wingo is located in Carroll County
      • Martin
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Puryear
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puryear
        • Puryear is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
      • Bradford
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Trezevant
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trezevant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trezevant
        • Trezevant is located in Carroll County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 836 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trezevant <4>
      • Bell City
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
        • Bell City is located in Graves County (KY)
      • McConnell
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnell
        • McConnell is located in Obion County
      • Sidonia
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sidonia
        • Sidonia is located in Weakley 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 Olivet Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Weakley County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Olivet Cemetery.<5>

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

    • New Hope Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Allman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allman Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allman Cemetery
    • Jolly Springs Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jolly Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jolly Springs Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jolly Springs Cemetery
    • Page Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Page Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Page Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Page Cemetery
    • Tumbling Creek Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tumbling Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tumbling Creek Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tumbling Creek Cemetery
    • Coltharp Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coltharp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coltharp Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coltharp Cemetery
    • Travillian Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Travillian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Travillian Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travillian Cemetery
    • El Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the El Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The El Bethel Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the El Bethel Cemetery
    • Butler Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butler Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Pride Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pride Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pride Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pride Cemetery
    • Tomlinson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tomlinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tomlinson Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tomlinson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Garrett Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
      • Hickory Grove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • 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 Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Bowers Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bowers Cemetery is located in Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowers Cemetery
      • West Union Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The West Union Cemetery is located in Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Union Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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 Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Smyth Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smyth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smyth Cemetery is located in Weakley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smyth Cemetery
      • Old El Bethel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old El Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old El Bethel Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old El Bethel Cemetery
      • Tyson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tyson Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyson Cemetery
      • El Bethel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the El Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The El Bethel Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the El Bethel Cemetery
      • Union Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Lawrence Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence Cemetery
      • Glisson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glisson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Glisson Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glisson Cemetery
      • Phelps Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phelps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phelps Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phelps 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 Olivet Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1322403  (Olivet Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1322403 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: Como
      • County: Weakley         Elev: 123
      • Location given for GNIS #1322403 (Olivet Cemetery)

    The official website for Weakley County: www.weakleycountytn.gov/

    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 Weakley, 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 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 Olivet Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2751, Longitude: -88.5776       In this case, the coordinates for the Olivet 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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