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A visit to the Petersburg Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Petersburg Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Petersburg Cemetery (FG ID #17019)

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 Petersburg Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.6994°   (35° 41' 57")

Lon:   -84.8439°   (-84° 50' 38")

The Petersburg Cemetery is located in Rhea County<2>.

The county seat for Rhea County is located in Dayton. Dayton lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the southwest of the Petersburg Cemetery .

Name Variations for Petersburg 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.

Petersburg Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Vanns Creek Road 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.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Petersburg Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Leuty Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leuty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leuty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Leuty Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Rhea Springs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhea Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhea Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rhea Springs Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Pyott Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pyott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pyott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pyott Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Cash - Foust Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cash - Foust Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cash - Foust Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cash - Foust Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Marsh Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Stebbins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stebbins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stebbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stebbins Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Wasson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wasson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wasson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wasson Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Wassom Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wassom Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wassom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wassom Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • McClendon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClendon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClendon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClendon Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Marsh Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • McCabe Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCabe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCabe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCabe Cemetery is located in Rhea County
  • Long Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Long Cemetery is located in Rhea County
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    • Robinson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Spring City Memory Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring City Memory Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring City Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring City Memory Gardens is located in Rhea County
    • Jolley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jolley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jolley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jolley Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Ingle Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ingle Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Gilliam Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Parham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parham Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parham Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Johnson Stand Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Stand Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Stand Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Stand Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Miller Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Godbehere Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Godbehere Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Godbehere Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Godbehere Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Wolf Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolf Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolf Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolf Creek Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Hickey Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hickey Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Lucknow Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lucknow Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lucknow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lucknow Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Treadway Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Treadway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Treadway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Treadway Cemetery is located in Rhea County
    • Cummings Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cummings Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cummings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cummings Cemetery is located in Rhea County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Petersburg Cemetery.

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

  • Spring City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Lakewood Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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
  • Roddy
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roddy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roddy
    • Roddy is located in Rhea County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Roddy
    • From the Petersburg Cemetery to Roddy
  • Jewett
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jewett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewett
    • Jewett is located in Cumberland County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Jewett
    • From the Petersburg Cemetery to Jewett
  • Pioneer Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
    • Pioneer Village is located in Roane County
  • Cute ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cute have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cute
    • Cute is located in Meigs County
  • Sewee
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sewee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
    • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sewee
    • From the Petersburg Cemetery to Sewee
  • Burke
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Decatur
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Surprise
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Surprise. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surprise
    • Surprise is located in Meigs County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 1,799 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Surprise
    • From the Petersburg Cemetery to Surprise
  • Ninemile
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Crab Orchard
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <6>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...

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 Petersburg Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rhea County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Petersburg Cemetery:

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 Petersburg Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1297256  (Petersburg Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1297256 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: Rhea         Elev: 256
    • Location given for GNIS #1297256 (Petersburg Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #17019

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>If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Rhea, 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 Petersburg Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6994, Longitude: -84.8439    
<4>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.
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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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