A visit to the Onks Cemetery ...

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 Onks Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Onks Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   36.2982°   (36° 17' 53")

Lon:   -82.4404°   (-82° 26' 25")

The Onks Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Jonesborough. Jonesborough lies just to the west of the Onks Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 31 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of the Onks Cemetery.<4>

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

• Oliver Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oliver Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Oliver Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Glenwood Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenwood Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Glenwood Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Old Jonesboro Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Jonesboro Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Jonesboro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Old Jonesboro Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Babb - Smith Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Babb - Smith Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Babb - Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Babb - Smith Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Estes Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Estes Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Estes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Estes Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Vaughn Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughn Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Vaughn Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Eden Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eden Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Eden Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Leach Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leach Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Leach Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Carr Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Carr Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Onks Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Onks Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Onks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Onks Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Deacon Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deacon Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deacon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Deacon Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Pritchett Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchett Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pritchett Cemetery is located in Washington County
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  • Hale Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hale Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Carter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carter Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Williams Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Bales Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bales Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bales Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bales Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Maple Lawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Lawn Cemetery
    • The Maple Lawn Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #15089 <5>
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • 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 Washington County
  • Hilbert Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilbert Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hilbert Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Dove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dove Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant View Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • May - Peoples Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May - Peoples Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May - Peoples Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The May - Peoples Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Fine Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fine Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Elliott Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elliott Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Leonard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leonard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leonard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Leonard Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Carr Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carr Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Bayless Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bayless Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bayless Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bayless Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Barton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barton Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Young Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Young Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Jones - Bayless Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones - Bayless Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones - Bayless Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones - Bayless Cemetery is located in Washington County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Onks Cemetery.

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

• Midway
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
  • Midway is located in Washington County
• Green Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
  • Green Hill is located in Washington County
• Jonesborough
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesborough
  • Jonesborough is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,765 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesborough <6>
• Johnson City
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
  • Johnson City is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
  • Former names for Johnson City:
  • Blue Plum Station
  • Haynesville
  • Johnsons Depot
  • Johnsons Tank
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City <6>
• North Johnson City
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Johnson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Johnson City
  • North Johnson City is located in Washington County
• Carnegie
  (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carnegie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnegie
  • Carnegie is located in Washington County
• Oakland Village
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Village
  • Oakland Village is located in Washington County
• Telford
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Telford
  • Telford is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2010 Census: 921 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Telford <6>
• Pine Crest
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
  • Pine Crest is located in Carter County
• South Gate Village
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Gate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gate Village
  • South Gate Village is located in Washington County
• Austin Village
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Austin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin Village
  • Austin Village is located in Washington County
• Flourville
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flourville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flourville
  • Flourville is located in Washington County
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  • Kansas City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kansas City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kansas City
    • Kansas City is located in Washington County
  • Oak Grove
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Grove is located in Washington County
  • Bowmantown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bowmantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowmantown
    • Bowmantown is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 302 people
  • Gray
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
    • Gray is located in Washington County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <6>
  • Unicoi
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unicoi
    • Unicoi is located in Unicoi County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,579 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unicoi <6>
  • Central
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
    • Central is located in Carter County
  • Locust Mount
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Locust Mount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Mount
    • Locust Mount is located in Washington County
  • Conklin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Conklin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conklin
    • Conklin is located in Washington County
  • Whispering Pines
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
    • Whispering Pines is located in Unicoi County
  • Watauga
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watauga
    • Watauga is located in Carter County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
  • Wheelocktown ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelocktown
    • Wheelocktown is located in Washington County
  • Harmony
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in Washington County
  • Spurgeon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spurgeon
    • Spurgeon is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,957 people

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 Onks Cemetery. The following communities are located in Washington County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Johnson City
  • Johnson City lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Onks Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Johnson City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
• Jonesborough
  • Jonesborough lies less than 2 miles<3> to the West (W) of the Onks Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Jonesborough.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesborough

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 Onks Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Washington County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Avery County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Madison County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Mitchell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Yancey County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carter County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Greene County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hawkins County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Sullivan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Unicoi County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Washington County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Tennessee
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Tennessee
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Washington
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Onks Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Onks Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1329063  (Onks Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1329063 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: Jonesborough
  • County: Washington         Elev: 568
  • Location given for GNIS #1329063 (Onks Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/

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