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The location of the Ray 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 Ray Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.7712°   (35° 46' 16")

Lon:   -84.8133°   (-84° 48' 47")

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

The county seat for Rhea County is located in Dayton. Dayton lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Ray Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Ray Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Rhea County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 25 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Ray Cemetery.

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

    • Roddy
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roddy
      • Roddy is located in Rhea County
    • Pioneer Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Roane County
    • Spring City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Lakewood Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Jewett
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewett
      • Jewett is located in Cumberland County
    • Crab Orchard
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <4>
    • Rockwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
      • Rockwood is located in Roane County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,459 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <4>
    • Burke
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burke
      • Burke is located in Cumberland County
    • Postoak
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
      • Postoak is located in Roane County
      • Postoak has also been known as:
      • Post Oak Springs
    • Cardiff
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardiff
      • Cardiff is located in Roane County
    • Sewee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sewee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
      • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Midtown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midtown
      • Midtown is located in Roane County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Lake Tansi Village
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Tansi Village
        • Lake Tansi Village is located in Cumberland County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,803 people
      • Lake Pomeroy
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Pomeroy
        • Lake Pomeroy is located in Cumberland County
      • Ninemile
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninemile
        • Ninemile is located in Bledsoe County
      • Fairfield Glade
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield Glade
        • Fairfield Glade is located in Cumberland County
        • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,989 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfield Glade <4>
      • Emory Gap
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emory Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emory Gap
        • Emory Gap is located in Roane County
      • Hebbertsburg
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebbertsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebbertsburg
        • Hebbertsburg is located in Cumberland County
      • Greenbriar Village
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbriar Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbriar Village
        • Greenbriar Village is located in Cumberland County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 1,103 people
      • Decatur
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
        • Decatur is located in Meigs County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,663 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <4>
      • Prigmore
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prigmore
        • Prigmore is located in McMinn County
      • Luttrell
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luttrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
        • Luttrell is located in Loudon County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luttrell <4>
      • Harriman
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harriman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harriman
        • Harriman is located in Morgan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,182 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harriman <4>
      • Crossville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Lantana
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lantana
        • Lantana is located in Cumberland 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 Ray 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 Ray Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Ray Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Cummings Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cummings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cummings Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cummings Cemetery
    • Parham Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Parham Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parham Cemetery
    • Treadway Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Treadway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Treadway Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Treadway Cemetery
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Roddy Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roddy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roddy Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roddy Cemetery
    • Brewer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brewer Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Cumberland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Stebbins Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stebbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stebbins Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stebbins Cemetery
    • Ross Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
    • Roddy Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roddy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roddy Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roddy Cemetery
    • Johnson Stand Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Stand Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Stand Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Stand Cemetery
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Marsh Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
      • Long Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Long Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
      • Ingle Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ingle Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingle Cemetery
      • Gilliam Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gilliam Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliam Cemetery
      • Garrison Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garrison Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrison Cemetery
      • Bean Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bean Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bean Cemetery
      • Clifton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clifton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clifton Cemetery is located in Rhea County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clifton Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Roane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams 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 Ray Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1298991  (Ray Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1298991 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: Roddy
      • County: Rhea         Elev: 432
      • Location given for GNIS #1298991 (Ray 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 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 '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 Ray Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7712, Longitude: -84.8133       In this case, the coordinates for the Ray 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.




 

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