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A visit to the Thornton Cemetery ...


The location of the Thornton 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 Thornton Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.0395°   (35° 2' 22")

Lon:   -86.8358°   (-86° 50' 8")

The Thornton Cemetery is located in Giles County<2>.

The county seat for Giles County is located in Pulaski. Pulaski lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Thornton Cemetery .

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 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 Thornton Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Giles 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 Thornton 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 Thornton Cemetery.

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

    • Elkmont Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont Springs
      • Elkmont Springs is located in Giles County
    • Ardmore
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,218 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Cash Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Point
      • Cash Point is located in Lincoln County
    • Dickson Town
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickson Town
      • Dickson Town is located in Giles County
    • Ardmore
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Wheelerton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerton
      • Wheelerton is located in Giles County
    • Elkton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
    • Estaville ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estaville
      • Estaville is located in Limestone County (AL)
    • Dellrose
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Pettusville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettusville
      • Pettusville is located in Limestone County (AL)
    • Caro
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caro
      • Caro is located in Limestone County (AL)
    • Wooley Springs ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooley Springs
      • Wooley Springs is located in Limestone County (AL)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Prospect
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Bradshaw ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
        • Bradshaw is located in Giles County
      • Molino
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
        • Molino is located in Lincoln County
      • Pearl City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
        • Pearl City is located in Lincoln County
      • Frankewing
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Elkmont
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont
        • Elkmont is located in Limestone County (AL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkmont <4>
      • Toney
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Madison Crossroads
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison Crossroads
        • Madison Crossroads is located in Madison County (AL)
      • Aymett Town
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aymett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aymett Town
        • Aymett Town is located in Giles County
      • Center Hill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Hill
        • Center Hill is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Hay's Mill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hay's Mill
        • Hay's Mill is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Harvest
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest
        • Harvest is located in Madison County (AL)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harvest <4>
      • Boonshill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonshill
        • Boonshill is located in Lincoln 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 Thornton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Giles County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Thornton Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Boswell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boswell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boswell Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boswell Cemetery
    • Lewter Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewter Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewter Cemetery
    • Corpier Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corpier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corpier Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corpier Cemetery
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Eagin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eagin Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagin Cemetery
    • Elliot Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • The Elliot Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliot Cemetery
    • White Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Gatlin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gatlin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatlin Cemetery
    • Merrell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Merrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Merrell Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merrell Cemetery
    • Ewing Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ewing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ewing Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Cemetery
    • Park Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Park Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Park Cemetery
    • Elkton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Elkton Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
      • Croney Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Croney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Croney Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Croney Cemetery
      • Ezell Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ezell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ezell Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ezell Cemetery
      • Austin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Austin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
      • Hopwood Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hopwood Cemetery is located in Limestone County (AL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopwood Cemetery
      • Gatlin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gatlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gatlin Cemetery is located in Limestone County (AL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gatlin Cemetery
      • Franklin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Franklin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
      • Roper Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Roper Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roper Cemetery
      • Cross Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cross Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
      • New Grove Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Grove Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Grove Cemetery
      • Major Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Major Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Major Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Major Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young 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 Thornton Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1272568  (Thornton Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1272568 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: Dellrose
      • County: Giles         Elev: 279
      • Location given for GNIS #1272568 (Thornton Cemetery)

    The official website for Giles County: www.gilescounty-tn.us/

    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 Giles, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Thornton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.0395, Longitude: -86.8358       In this case, the coordinates for the Thornton 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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