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A visit to the Williams Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Williams Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Williams Cemetery (FG ID #2249882).

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 Williams Cemetery ...

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

35.5242, -87.1700

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Williams Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<3>

The Williams Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.

The cemetery is located in Maury County<4>.

The county seat for Maury County is located in Columbia. Columbia lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of the Williams Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Williams Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Williams Cemetery.<5>

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

  • Dawson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Dawson Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawson Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dawson Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11259 <1>
  • Hackney Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Hackney Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackney Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hackney Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12772 <1>
  • Giddens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Giddens Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Giddens Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Giddens Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the east of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12367 <1>
  • Hunter - Kittrell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Lawrence Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrence Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lawrence Cemetery is located in Mount Pleasant.
    • The Lawrence Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14538 <1>
  • John Hunter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The John Hunter Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Hunter Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the John Hunter Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the south of Mount Pleasant.
    • The John Hunter Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Historic Hunter Cemetery
    • Hunter Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13784 <1>
  • Hunter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hunter Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<2> to the south of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2228522 <1>
  • Arlington Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Arlington Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Arlington Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<2> to the southwest of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8681 <1>
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ebenezer Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northeast of Enterprise.
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Ebenezer African American Cemetery
    • Ebenezer Community Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11631 <1>
  • Murphy Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Murphy Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16124 <1>
  • Spain Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Spain Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spain Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Spain Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the east of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18799 <1>
  • Birkett Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Birkett Hill Cemetery is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birkett Hill Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Birkett Hill Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the east of Mount Pleasant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9330 <1>
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    • Westbrook Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Westbrook Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Westbrook Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the southwest of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2527157 <1>
    • Bynum - Williams Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Walker - Spatswell Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Bruce Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Bruce Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruce Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bruce Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the north of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #9847 <1>
    • Cross Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Cross Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cross Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the north of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11026 <1>
    • Granberry Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Granberry Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granberry Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Granberry Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the northwest of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #12541 <1>
    • Jennings Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Jennings Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jennings Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the southwest of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13991 <1>
    • Terry Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Terry Cemetery is located on private property - be sure to secure permission before visiting.
      • The Terry Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Terry Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the south of Mount Pleasant.
      • The Terry Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Terry Graveyard
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2613306 <1>
    • Coffey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Coffey Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffey Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Coffey Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #10664 <1>
    • McKissick Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The McKissick Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKissick Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the McKissick Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #15484 <1>
    • Wortham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Wortham Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wortham Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wortham Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant.
      • Be careful, some people have confused the Wortham Cemetery with the Williams Cemetery and the .
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20594 <1>
    • Reeses Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Wright Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Wright Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wright Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the east of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #20630 <1>
    • Matthews Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Matthews Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matthews Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Matthews Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southwest of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #15220 <1>
    • Estes Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Estes Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estes Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Estes Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southwest of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11799 <1>
    • Pillow Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Pillow Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pillow Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pillow Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southwest of Columbia.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #17123 <1>
    • Polk Memorial Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Polk Memorial Gardens is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polk Memorial Gardens
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Polk Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located between<6> the communities of Mount Pleasant and Columbia.  The cemetery lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Mount Pleasant.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #186622 <1>
    • St. Johns Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The St. Johns Church Cemetery is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Church Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Johns Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located between<6> the communities of Mount Pleasant and Columbia.  The cemetery lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the northeast of Mount Pleasant.
      • The St. Johns Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Johns Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #18098 <1>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Williams Cemetery.

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

  • Frierson Town
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Frierson Town is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frierson Town
    • Estimated population in 2014: 923 people
  • Mount Pleasant
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Enterprise
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Enterprise is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
  • Broadview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Broadview is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadview
  • Ashwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Ashwood is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
  • Screamer
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Screamer is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamer
  • Southport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Southport is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
    • Estimated population in 2014: 3,110 people
  • Zion
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Zion is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion
  • Armour Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Armour Village is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour Village
  • Chapel Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Chapel Hill is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
    • Estimated population in 2014: 1,461 people
  • Ben ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Ben is located in Maury County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben
  • Hampshire
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Columbia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Culleoka
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Arkland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Arkland is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkland
    • Williamsport
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Williamsport is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsport
    • Scribner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Scribner is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scribner
    • Greenfield Bend
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Greenfield Bend is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Bend
      • Estimated population in 2014: 15,035 people
    • Webber City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Webber City is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webber City
    • Liberty Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Liberty Hill is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill
    • Campbellsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Campbellsville is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbellsville
    • Lynnville
      (13 miles [20.9 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 Williams Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Maury County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Williams Cemetery: