A visit to the Posey 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 Posey Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Posey 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 Posey Cemetery

Lat:   34.9918°   (34° 59' 30")

Lon:   -86.2064°   (-86° 12' 23")

The Posey Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Winchester. Winchester lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Posey Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 31 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Posey Cemetery.<4>

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

• Wilson Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Beech Grove Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Beech Grove Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Miller Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • 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 Jackson County (AL)
• Watson Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Watson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
• Jones Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Jones Cemetery is located in Franklin County
• Keith Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keith Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Keith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
• Hayes Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayes Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hayes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Hayes Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Turley Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turley Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Turley Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Sisk Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sisk Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sisk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Sisk Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Old Grays Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Grays Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Grays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Old Grays Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Pratt Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pratt Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pratt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pratt Cemetery is located in Franklin County
• Motlow Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Motlow Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Motlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Motlow Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Needmore Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Needmore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Needmore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Needmore Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Lipscomb Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lipscomb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lipscomb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lipscomb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Larkin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Larkin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Larkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Larkin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Hunt - Larkin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt - Larkin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt - Larkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hunt - Larkin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Fanning Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fanning Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fanning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fanning Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Jack Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jack Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jack Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Reynolds Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynolds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynolds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reynolds Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Callaway Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Callaway Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Callaway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Callaway Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Patrick Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patrick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Patrick Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Lipscomb Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lipscomb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lipscomb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lipscomb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Moore Memorial Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moore Memorial Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • King Cove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The King Cove Cemetery is located in Madison County (AL)
  • Crowell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crowell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crowell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crowell Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Swaim Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swaim Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swaim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swaim Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Reid Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reid Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reid Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reid Cemetery is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Polly Crockett Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Polly Crockett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Polly Crockett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Polly Crockett Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Hatchett Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatchett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hatchett Cemetery is located in Franklin County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Posey Cemetery.

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

• Francisco
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Francisco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Francisco
  • Francisco is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Estillfork
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estillfork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estillfork
  • Estillfork is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Beans Creek
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans Creek
  • Beans Creek is located in Franklin County
• Huntland
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntland
  • Huntland is located in Franklin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 842 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huntland <6>
• Greerton ‑ Historic
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greerton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greerton
  • Greerton is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Beachboro ‑ Historic
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beachboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beachboro
  • Beachboro is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Baileytown
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileytown
  • Baileytown is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Hytop
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hytop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hytop
  • Hytop is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
• Sal City
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sal City
  • Sal City is located in Franklin County
• Princeton
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princeton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeton
  • Princeton is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Narrows ‑ Historic
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Narrows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narrows
  • Narrows is located in Jackson County (AL)
• Hillsboro
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
  • Hillsboro is located in Madison County (AL)
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  • Skyline
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline
    • Skyline is located in Jackson County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 835 people
  • Lexie
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexie
    • Lexie is located in Franklin County
  • New Market
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
    • New Market is located in Madison County (AL)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Market <6>
  • Hollytree
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollytree
    • Hollytree is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Flintville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flintville
    • Flintville is located in Lincoln County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 627 people
  • Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony
    • Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Mud Creek ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mud Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Creek
    • Mud Creek is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Winchester
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
    • Winchester is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,097 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winchester <6>
  • Maynard Cove
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maynard Cove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynard Cove
    • Maynard Cove is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Cowan
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowan
    • Cowan is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,668 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cowan <6>
  • Corder Crossroads
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corder Crossroads
    • Corder Crossroads is located in Lincoln County
  • Trenton
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
    • Trenton is located in Jackson County (AL)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trenton <6>
  • Pleasant Groves
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Groves
    • Pleasant Groves is located in Jackson County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 404 people
  • Kyles
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kyles. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyles
    • Kyles is located in Jackson County (AL)
  • Anderson
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anderson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
    • Anderson is located in Franklin County
  • Decherd
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decherd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decherd
    • Decherd is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,372 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decherd <6>
  • Winchester Springs
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester Springs
    • Winchester Springs is located in Franklin 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 Posey Cemetery. The following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Cowan
  • Cowan lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Posey Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cowan.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowan
• Winchester
  • Winchester lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Posey Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Winchester.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Posey Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Franklin County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Jackson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Madison County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Marshall County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bedford County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Coffee County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Grundy County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lincoln County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Marion County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Moore County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Williamson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Franklin County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Tennessee
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Tennessee
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Tennessee
  • Cemeteries of Franklin
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Posey 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 Posey Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1298284  (Posey Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1298284 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: Estill Fork
  • County: Franklin         Elev: 472
  • Location given for GNIS #1298284 (Posey Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Franklin County: www.franklincotn.us/

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