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A visit to the Pryor Cemetery ...


The location of the Pryor 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 Pryor Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.5484°   (36° 32' 54")

Lon:   -85.1405°   (-85° 8' 25")

The Pryor Cemetery is located in Pickett County<2>.

The county seat for Pickett County is located in Byrdstown. Byrdstown lies just to the north of the Pryor Cemetery .

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 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 Pryor Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Pickett 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 Pryor 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 17 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pryor Cemetery.

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

    • Byrdstown
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Cedar Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Pickett County
    • Static
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Static have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Static
      • Static is located in Clinton County (KY)
    • Static
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Static have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Static
      • Static is located in Pickett County
    • Taylors Crossroads
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylors Crossroads
      • Taylors Crossroads is located in Overton County
    • Little Crab
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Crab
      • Little Crab is located in Fentress County
    • Free Communion
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Communion
      • Free Communion is located in Overton County
    • Oakley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakley
      • Oakley is located in Overton County
    • Pall Mall
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Albany
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
      • Albany is located in Clinton County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,979 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <4>
    • Browns Crossroads
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Crossroads
      • Browns Crossroads is located in Clinton County (KY)
    • Garretts Mill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garretts Mill
      • Garretts Mill is located in Overton County
    • Continue List   (5 more) ...
      • Jamestown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Livingston
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
        • Livingston is located in Overton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,129 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <4>
      • Slickford
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slickford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slickford
        • Slickford is located in Wayne County (KY)
      • Ida
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida
        • Ida is located in Clinton County (KY)
      • Alpha
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
        • Alpha is located in Clinton County (KY)

    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 Pryor Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pickett County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Pryor Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Amonette Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amonette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amonette Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amonette Cemetery
    • Gunter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gunter Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gunter Cemetery
    • Rich Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • The Rich Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rich Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northwest of Byrdstown.
      • The Rich Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Scott Rich Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rich Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17731 <6>
    • Scotch - Rich Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scotch - Rich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scotch - Rich Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scotch - Rich Cemetery
    • Riley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riley Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
    • Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grove Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Cemetery
    • Cope Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cope Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cope Cemetery
    • Garrett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
    • Garrett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
    • Paggett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paggett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paggett Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paggett Cemetery
    • Amonette Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amonette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amonette Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amonette Cemetery
    • Rich's Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Rich's Chapel Cemetery is located in Pickett County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Rich's Chapel Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Byrdstown.
      • The Rich's Chapel Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Rich Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rich's Chapel Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2419926 <6>
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Clark Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clark Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Huddleston Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huddleston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Huddleston Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huddleston Cemetery
      • Story Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • The Story Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Story Cemetery
      • Love Lady Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Lady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Love Lady Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Lady Cemetery
      • Riley Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riley Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
      • Neal Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Neal Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neal Cemetery
      • Holt Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holt Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13539 <6>
      • Crawford Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crawford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crawford Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crawford Cemetery
      • Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hill Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Overton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Amonette Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amonette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Amonette Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amonette Cemetery
      • Mt. Era Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Flowers - Zachary Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flowers - Zachary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flowers - Zachary Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flowers - Zachary Cemetery
      • Flowers Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flowers Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flowers Cemetery
      • Mullins Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mullins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mullins Cemetery is located in Pickett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mullins 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 Pryor Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1298637  (Pryor Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1298637 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: Byrdstown
      • County: Pickett         Elev: 403
      • Location given for GNIS #1298637 (Pryor Cemetery)

    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 Pickett, 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' (or point-to-point) 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 Pryor Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5484, Longitude: -85.1405       In this case, the coordinates for the Pryor 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.
    <6>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.




 

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