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A visit to the Ruyan Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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 Ruyan Cemetery ...

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

35.3645, -84.8638

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Ruyan Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Ruyan Cemetery is located in Meigs County<2>.

The county seat for Meigs County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Ruyan Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

  • Lewis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson Cemetery
  • Blevins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Bethel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • McKenzie Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The McKenzie Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie Cemetery
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Carmel Cemetery
  • Cowan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Cowan Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowan Cemetery
  • Beech Springs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Beech Springs Cemetery is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Springs Cemetery
  • Williamson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamson Cemetery
  • Gee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Sewell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Sewell Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewell Cemetery
  • Beta Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Beta Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • McClanahan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The McClanahan Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClanahan Cemetery
    • Clint Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Clint Hill Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clint Hill Cemetery
    • Neeley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Neeley Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neeley Cemetery
    • Shelton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Shelton Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Barner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Melton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Melton Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melton Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ruyan Cemetery.

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

  • Lamontville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
  • Etola
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Etola is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etola
  • Beta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Beta is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
  • Charleston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Goodfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
  • Cayuga Town ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Cayuga Town is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayuga Town
  • Birchwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Calhoun
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Hopewell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Hopewell is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
  • Countryside Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Countryside Village is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside Village
  • Bellefounte
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Bellefounte is located in Bradley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellefounte
  • Decatur
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Claxton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Claxton is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claxton
    • Bryan Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Bryan Hill is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryan Hill
    • Dayton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Chestuee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Chestuee is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestuee
    • Luskville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Luskville is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luskville
    • Graysville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Graysville is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,570 people
    • Cleveland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • East Cleveland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • East Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Cleveland
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,608 people
    • Cumberland Spring
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Cumberland Spring is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Spring
    • South Cleveland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • South Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Cleveland
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,912 people
    • Athens
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Cute ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Cute is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cute
    • Ogden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Ogden is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogden

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 Ruyan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Meigs County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Ruyan Cemetery: