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A visit to the Thompson 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 Thompson Cemetery ...

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

36.3937, -88.6367

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

The Thompson Cemetery is located in Weakley County<2>.

The county seat for Weakley County is located in Dresden. Dresden lies just to the south southwest of the Thompson Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Thompson Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 36 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<3> of the Thompson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Parrish Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Parrish Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish Cemetery
  • Stow Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Stow Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stow Cemetery
  • Winstead Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Winstead Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winstead Cemetery
  • Unity Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Unity Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Cemetery
  • Matheny Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Blooming Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Dunn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn Cemetery
  • New Hope Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hope Cemetery
  • Lea Harris Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Lea Harris Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lea Harris Cemetery
  • Macks Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Macks Grove Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macks Grove Cemetery
  • Palmer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Palmer Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmer Cemetery
  • Maxey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Maxey Cemetery is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxey Cemetery
  • Continue List   (24 more) ...
    • Concord Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord Cemetery
    • Eaves Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Eaves Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaves Cemetery
    • Boaz Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Boaz Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boaz Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Palmersville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Palmersville Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmersville Cemetery
    • Morgan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Morgan Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Cemetery
    • Hatler Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Hatler Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatler Cemetery
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah Cemetery
    • Harris Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Cemetery
    • Hornsby Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The Hornsby Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornsby Cemetery
    • Winstead Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The Winstead Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winstead Cemetery
    • Grove Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The Grove Hill Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Cemetery
    • Lebanon Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Lebanon Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
    • Hickory Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Owens Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Owens Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owens Cemetery
    • Hodges Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hodges Chapel Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodges Chapel Cemetery
    • Hodges Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hodges Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodges Cemetery
    • Little Zion Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Little Zion Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Zion Cemetery
    • Lemon Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Lemon Springs Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Springs Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Cemetery
    • Doron Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Doron Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doron Cemetery
    • Henderson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thompson Cemetery.

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

  • Latham
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Latham is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latham
  • Ore Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Ore Springs is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Springs
  • Dresden
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Cottage Grove
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Ralston
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Ralston is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ralston
  • Tumbling
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Tumbling is located in Weakley County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tumbling
  • New Boston
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • New Boston is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
  • Martin
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
  • Gleason
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Bell City
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Bell City is located in Graves County (KY)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
  • Lynnville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Lynnville is located in Graves County (KY)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnville
  • McConnell
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • McConnell is located in Obion County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnell
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Protemus
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Protemus is located in Calloway County (KY)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Protemus
    • Tri City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Tri City is located in Graves County (KY)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tri City
    • Sharon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Whitlock
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Whitlock is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitlock
    • Water Valley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Fulton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Fulton is located in Fulton County (KY)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,108 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulton <6>
    • South Fulton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Harris Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Harris Grove is located in Calloway County (KY)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Grove
    • Pierce Station
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Pierce Station is located in Obion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierce Station
    • Puryear
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Puryear is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puryear
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
    • Sedalia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Terrell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Terrell is located in Weakley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrell

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 Thompson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Weakley County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Dresden
  • Fulton
    • Fulton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Fulton.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
  • Greenfield
  • Henry
    • Henry lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the Southeast (SE) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Henry.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
  • Martin
    • Martin lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Martin.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
  • Paris
    • Paris lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Thompson Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Paris.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
  • Sharon

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Thompson Cemetery: