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A visit to the Thomas 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 Thomas Cemetery ...

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

35.5045, -84.6858

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

The Thomas Cemetery is located in McMinn County<2>.

The county seat for McMinn County is located in Athens. Athens lies just to the southeast of the Thomas Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Thomas Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Clearwater Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Clearwater Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearwater Cemetery
  • Idlewild Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Idlewild Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewild Cemetery
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Cemetery
  • Old Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • McMahan Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Tranquility Methodist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Valley Road Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Dennis Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Dennis Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis Cemetery
  • Union Chapel UMC Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Matlock Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Matlock Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matlock Cemetery
  • Lane Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Lane Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Cemetery
  • Buttram Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Buttram Cemetery is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttram Cemetery
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah Cemetery
    • Gibson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Gibson Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson Cemetery
    • Stewart Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Stewart Cemetery is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart Cemetery
    • Clear Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Horton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Horton Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horton Cemetery
    • Sullins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Sullins Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullins Cemetery
    • Hammond Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hammond Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond Cemetery
    • Moore Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Cemetery
    • Pond Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Pond Hill Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond Hill Cemetery
    • Goddard Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Goddard Cemetery is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goddard 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 Thomas Cemetery.

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

  • Athens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Cute ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Cute is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cute
  • Decatur
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Sewee
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
  • Niota
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Goodfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
  • Akeman Crossroad
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Akeman Crossroad is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akeman Crossroad
  • Prigmore
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Prigmore is located in McMinn County
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  • Surprise
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Surprise is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surprise
    • Estimated population in 2014: 1,799 people
  • Beta
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Beta is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
  • Bell Spring
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Bell Spring is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Spring
  • Lamontville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Englewood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Manila
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Manila is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
    • Claxton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Claxton is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claxton
    • Goodsprings
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Goodsprings is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodsprings
    • Lakewood Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Lakewood Village is located in Rhea County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 990 people
    • Luttrell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Calhoun
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Grady
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Grady is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grady
    • Nonaburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Nonaburg is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonaburg
    • Sweetwater
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Charleston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Luskville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Luskville is located in McMinn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luskville
    • Etowah
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)

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 Thomas Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McMinn County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Thomas 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 Thomas Cemetery: