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A visit to the Yates Cemetery ...


The location of the Yates 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 Yates Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.2056°   (36° 12' 20")

Lon:   -87.6270°   (-87° 37' 37")

The Yates Cemetery is located in Houston County<2>.

The county seat for Houston County is located in Erin. Erin lies just to the north northwest of the Yates Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Yates Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Houston 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 Yates 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Yates Cemetery.

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

    • McEwen
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McEwen
      • McEwen is located in Humphreys County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,743 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McEwen <4>
    • Erin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
      • Erin is located in Houston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,308 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erin <4>
    • Tennessee City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennessee City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennessee City
      • Tennessee City is located in Dickson County
    • Vanleer
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Slayden
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayden
      • Slayden is located in Dickson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
    • Tennessee Ridge
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Waverly
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Cumberland City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Pond
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond
      • Pond is located in Dickson County
    • Woods Valley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Valley
      • Woods Valley is located in Dickson County
    • Dunn Chapel
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunn Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn Chapel
      • Dunn Chapel is located in Dickson County
    • Magnolia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Houston County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Throckmorton
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Throckmorton
        • Throckmorton is located in Stewart County
        • Estimated population in 2014: 1,692 people
      • Dickson
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Charlotte
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Louise
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louise
        • Louise is located in Montgomery County
      • Stayton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stayton
        • Stayton is located in Dickson County
      • McKinnon
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinnon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinnon
        • McKinnon is located in Houston County
      • Hurricane Mills
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • McAllisters Crossroads
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAllisters Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAllisters Crossroads
        • McAllisters Crossroads is located in Montgomery County
      • Pomona
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
        • Pomona is located in Dickson 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 Yates Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Houston County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Yates Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Harvey Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harvey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harvey Cemetery is located in Houston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey Cemetery
    • Knight Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • The Knight Cemetery is located in Houston County
      • The Knight Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cumberland Valley Community Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knight Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14395 <6>
    • Ross Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Houston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Coleman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Coleman Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
    • Robertson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robertson Cemetery is located in Houston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
    • Ross Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Bateman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bateman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bateman Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bateman Cemetery
    • Hooper Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hooper Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hooper Cemetery
    • Long Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Long Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
    • Richardson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (18 more) ...
      • Smith Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Hooper Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Hooper Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hooper Cemetery
      • Dotson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dotson Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
      • Vanhook Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanhook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vanhook Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanhook Cemetery
      • Jones Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jones Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Adkins Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
      • Batson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Batson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Batson Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Batson Cemetery
      • Curtis Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curtis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Curtis Chapel Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curtis Chapel Cemetery
      • Hooper Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • The Hooper Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • The Hooper Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Hooper - Hatcher Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hooper Cemetery
      • Balthrop Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Balthrop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Balthrop Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Balthrop Cemetery
      • Hudson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hudson Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudson Cemetery
      • Hargrove Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hargrove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hargrove Cemetery is located in Humphreys County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hargrove Cemetery
      • Balthrop Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Balthrop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Balthrop Cemetery is located in Dickson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Balthrop Cemetery
      • Patty Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Patty Cemetery is located in Dickson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patty Cemetery
      • Potter Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Potter Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potter Cemetery
      • Dickson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • Aaron James Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Aaron James Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Aaron James Cemetery is located in Houston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aaron James Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2488074 <6>

    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 Yates Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1275251  (Yates Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1275251 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: Woolworth
      • County: Houston         Elev: 199
      • Location given for GNIS #1275251 (Yates 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 Houston, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Yates Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2056, Longitude: -87.6270       In this case, the coordinates for the Yates 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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