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A visit to the Polk 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 Polk Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Polk Cemetery (FG ID #2179410).

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Polk Cemetery ...

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

35.7253, -87.0103

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Polk Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<3>

The Polk Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.

The cemetery is located in Maury County<4>.

The county seat for Maury County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies just to the south of the Polk Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Polk Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 29 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Polk Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Jameson - McKee - Rountree Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Jameson - McKee - Rountree Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson - McKee - Rountree Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jameson - McKee - Rountree Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the west of Spring Hill.
    • The Jameson - McKee - Rountree Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Jameson Cemetery
    • McKee Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #15456 <1>
  • Carter's Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Carter's Creek Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter's Creek Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Carter's Creek Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2571526 <1>
  • Terrell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Terrell Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrell Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Terrell Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the west of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19283 <1>
  • Galloway Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Galloway Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galloway Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Galloway Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the east of Santa Fe.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12259 <1>
  • Gravel Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Gravel Hill Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Hill Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Gravel Hill Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the west of Spring Hill.
    • The Gravel Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Gravel Hill Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2140518 <1>
  • Fitzgerald Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Fitzgerald Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzgerald Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Fitzgerald Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the west of Spring Hill.
    • The Fitzgerald Cemetery has also been known as:
    • G.H. Fitzgerald Cemetery
    • Green Fitzgerald Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11977 <1>
  • Vestal Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Vestal Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vestal Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Vestal Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the east of Santa Fe.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19727 <1>
  • West Point Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The West Point Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the West Point Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the east of Santa Fe.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20121 <1>
  • Miller Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Miller Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
    • The Miller Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Miller Family Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #15667 <1>
  • Voorhies Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Voorhies Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Voorhies Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19759 <1>
  • Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located between<6> the communities of Columbia and Spring Hill.  The cemetery lies 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • The Pinecrest Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
    • Meadow Lawn Memorial Garden
    • Pine Crest Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #298213 <1>
  • Johnston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Johnston Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Johnston Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14102 <1>
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Neapolis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Neapolis Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neapolis Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Neapolis Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16189 <1>
    • Black Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Black Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Black Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9341 <1>
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexander Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Alexander Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the west of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8543 <1>
    • Edmund Fitzgerald Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Edmund Fitzgerald Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmund Fitzgerald Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Edmund Fitzgerald Cemetery is located 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
      • The Edmund Fitzgerald Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Fitzgerald Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11980 <1>
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Taylor Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Santa Fe.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19217 <1>
    • Brown Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Brown Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Santa Fe.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9830 <1>
    • Dodson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Dodson Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dodson Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11390 <1>
    • Haywood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Haywood Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haywood Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Haywood Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Santa Fe.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13167 <1>
    • Dowell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Dowell Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dowell Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Santa Fe.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11452 <1>
    • West Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The West Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the West Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20108 <1>
    • Watson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Watson Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19989 <1>
    • Foster Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Foster Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Foster Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the north of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12083 <1>
    • Flint Valley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Flint Valley Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Valley Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Flint Valley Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2532750 <1>
    • Chrite Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Chrite Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrite Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Chrite Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10516 <1>
    • Herring Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Herring Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herring Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Herring Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13293 <1>
    • Cheairs Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Cheairs Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheairs Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cheairs Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southwest of Spring Hill.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10432 <1>
    • Blackman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Blackman Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackman Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Blackman Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Jameson.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9352 <1>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Polk Cemetery.

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

  • Carters Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Carters Creek is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Creek
  • Jameson
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jameson is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jameson
  • Mowd ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Mowd is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mowd
  • Theta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Theta is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theta
  • New Town
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • New Town is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
  • Spring Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Wilkes ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Wilkes is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes
  • Burwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Burwood is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burwood
  • Santa Fe
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Columbia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Thompson's Station
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Thompson's Station is located in Williamson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson's Station
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,973 people
    • Former name for Thompson's Station:
    • Littlebury
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson's Station <7>
  • Hill Town
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Hill Town is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Town
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Ben ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Ben is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
    • Duplex
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Duplex is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duplex
    • Fly
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Fly is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fly
    • New Flys Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • New Flys Village is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Flys Village
    • Armour Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Armour Village is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
    • Harpeth
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Harpeth is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpeth
    • Arkland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Arkland is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkland
    • Zion
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Zion is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
    • Leipers Fork
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Williamsport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Williamsport is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
    • Ashwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Ashwood is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
    • Southall
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Southall is located in Williamson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southall

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 Polk Cemetery. The following communities are located in Maury County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Polk Cemetery: