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A visit to the Stokes Cemetery ...


The location of the Stokes 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 Stokes Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.0889°   (36° 5' 20")

Lon:   -85.8967°   (-85° 53' 48")

The Stokes Cemetery is located in DeKalb County<2>.

The county seat for DeKalb County is located in Smithville. Smithville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Stokes Cemetery .

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 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 Stokes Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to DeKalb 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 Stokes 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Stokes Cemetery.

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

    • Hickman
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
      • Hickman is located in Smith County
    • Dowelltown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Gordonsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
      • Gordonsville is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,245 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordonsville <4>
    • Liberty
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in DeKalb County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
    • Alexandria
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Chestnut Mound
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Mound
      • Chestnut Mound is located in Smith County
    • Philippi
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philippi
      • Philippi is located in DeKalb County
    • Shaver Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaver Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaver Town
      • Shaver Town is located in Smith County
    • Round Top
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Top
      • Round Top is located in Wilson County
    • Smithville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Carthage
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Gassaway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gassaway
      • Gassaway is located in Cannon County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • South Carthage
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Carthage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Carthage
        • South Carthage is located in Smith County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,406 people
      • Boma
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boma
        • Boma is located in Putnam County
      • Commerce
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Commerce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commerce
        • Commerce is located in Wilson County
      • Statesville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statesville
        • Statesville is located in Wilson County
      • Burton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burton
        • Burton is located in Putnam County
      • Saulsbury
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saulsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saulsbury
        • Saulsbury is located in Wilson County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 96 people
      • Watertown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Auburntown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburntown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburntown
        • Auburntown is located in Cannon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 266 people
      • Johnsons Chapel
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsons Chapel
        • Johnsons Chapel is located in DeKalb County
      • Rock City
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
        • Rock City is located in Smith County
      • Monoville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monoville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monoville
        • Monoville is located in Smith County
      • Baxter
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baxter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baxter
        • Baxter is located in Putnam County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,543 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baxter <4>
      • Nameless
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nameless
        • Nameless is located in Jackson 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 Stokes Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in DeKalb County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Stokes Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Tubb Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tubb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tubb Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tubb Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #19510 <6>
    • Corley Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corley Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corley Cemetery
    • Sykes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sykes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sykes Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sykes Cemetery
    • Hayes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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 DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayes Cemetery
    • Cripps Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cripps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cripps Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cripps Cemetery
    • Fisher Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Heflin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heflin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heflin Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heflin Cemetery
    • Nixon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nixon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nixon Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nixon Cemetery
    • Tubb Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tubb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tubb Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tubb Cemetery
    • Bennett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
    • Gualtney Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gualtney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gualtney Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gualtney Cemetery
    • Driver Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Driver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Driver Cemetery is located in Smith County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Driver Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Willoughby Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willoughby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Willoughby Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willoughby Cemetery
      • Pisgah Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
      • Braswell Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Pricnard Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pricnard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pricnard Cemetery is located in Smith County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pricnard Cemetery
      • Manners Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Manners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Manners Cemetery is located in Smith County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Manners Cemetery
      • Gwaltney Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gwaltney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gwaltney Cemetery is located in Smith County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gwaltney Cemetery
      • Baird Memorial Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baird Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baird Memorial Cemetery is located in Smith County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baird Memorial Cemetery
      • Foutch Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foutch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Foutch Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foutch Cemetery
      • A.D. Driver Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the A.D. Driver Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The A.D. Driver Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A.D. Driver Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2649268 <6>
      • Moss Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moss Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moss Cemetery
      • Carr Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carr Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
      • Love Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Love Cemetery is located in DeKalb County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
      • Stewart Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stewart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stewart Cemetery is located in Smith County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stewart 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 Stokes Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1313786  (Stokes Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1313786 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: Liberty
      • County: DeKalb         Elev: 162
      • Location given for GNIS #1313786 (Stokes 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 DeKalb, 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 Stokes Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0889, Longitude: -85.8967       In this case, the coordinates for the Stokes 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.
    <7>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.




 

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