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A visit to the Purgamus Cemetery ...


The location of the Purgamus Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Purgamus Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.1093°   (35° 6' 33")

Lon:   -88.2592°   (-88° 15' 33")

The Purgamus Cemetery is located in Hardin County<2>.

The county seat for Hardin County is located in Savannah. Savannah lies just to the north of the Purgamus 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 either 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 Purgamus Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Hardin 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 Purgamus 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Purgamus Cemetery.

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

    • Pyburn
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyburn
      • Pyburn is located in Hardin County
    • Hamburg
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
      • Hamburg is located in Hardin County
    • Nash Landing
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Landing
      • Nash Landing is located in Hardin County
    • Slab Town ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slab Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab Town
      • Slab Town is located in Hardin County
    • Shiloh
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Savannah
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • New Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hardin County
    • Crump
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crump
      • Crump is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,459 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crump <4>
    • Michie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Stantonville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stantonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stantonville
      • Stantonville is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
    • Adamsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Short
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Short have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short
      • Short is located in Tishomingo County (MS)
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Caffey
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caffey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caffey
        • Caffey is located in McNairy County
      • Sibley
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
        • Sibley is located in Hardin County
      • Farmington
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
        • Farmington is located in Alcorn County (MS)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,160 people
      • Eastview
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastview
        • Eastview is located in McNairy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
      • Guys
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guys
        • Guys is located in McNairy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
      • Waterloo
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
        • Waterloo is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterloo <4>
      • Purdy
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
        • Purdy is located in McNairy 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 Purgamus Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hardin County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Purgamus Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Hatley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hatley Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatley Cemetery
    • Wood Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wood Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Pyburns Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pyburns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pyburns Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pyburns Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Wood Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wood Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Childers Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childers Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Childers Hill Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childers Hill Cemetery
    • McDonald Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDonald Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
    • White Sulphur Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Sulphur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Sulphur Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Sulphur Cemetery
    • Burnt Stand Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burnt Stand Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burnt Stand Cemetery is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burnt Stand Cemetery
    • Holt Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Hardin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holt Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Hardin County Memory Gardens
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardin County Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardin County Memory Gardens is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin County Memory Gardens
      • Shiloh National Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shiloh National Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh National Cemetery
      • Turner Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Turner Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
        • The Turner Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Turner Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Shiloh.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19569 <7>
      • Childers Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childers Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Childers Hill Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childers Hill Cemetery
      • Hoover Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hoover Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoover Cemetery
      • Leath Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leath Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leath Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leath Cemetery
      • Walker Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walker Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • Roberts Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
      • Garrett Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 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 Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
      • Old White Sulphur Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old White Sulphur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old White Sulphur Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old White Sulphur Cemetery
      • Branum Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Branum Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branum Cemetery
      • Graham Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Graham Cemetery is located in Hardin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graham 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 Purgamus Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1323915  (Purgamus Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1323915 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: Counce
      • County: Hardin         Elev: 146
      • Location given for GNIS #1323915 (Purgamus 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 Hardin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Purgamus Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1093, Longitude: -88.2592       In this case, the coordinates for the Purgamus 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>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.
    <7>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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