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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Fountain Head (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Fountain Head. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Fountain Head is located in Sumner County.

To see how the shape of Tennessee's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Sumner County: Allen (KY), Simpson (KY), Davidson, Macon, Robertson, Trousdale & Wilson.

Below are the counties that are near Fountain Head. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Fountain Head:

  • Sumner County     (The home county of Fountain Head)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Portland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Corinth
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hall Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Town
      • Hall Town is located in Sumner County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,202 people
    • New Deal
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Deal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Deal
      • New Deal is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 368 people
    • South Tunnel
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Rock Bridge
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Mitchellville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mitchellville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
      • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mitchellville
      • From Fountain Head to Mitchellville
    • Johnsons Crossroads
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Cottontown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Walnut Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Sumner County
    • Fairfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Bethpage
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Cheatham County
    • Westeria ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westeria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westeria
      • Westeria is located in Cheatham County
  • Davidson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Ridgetop
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Old Hickory
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Rayon City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rayon City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayon City
      • Rayon City is located in Davidson County
    • Lakewood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
      • Lakewood is located in Davidson County
    • Madison
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Marvel ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvel
      • Marvel is located in Davidson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,322 people
    • Hermitage
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Addie ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addie
      • Addie is located in Davidson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 650 people
    • Maplewood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Ridgepost ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgepost have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgepost
      • Ridgepost is located in Davidson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,732 people
    • Joelton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • East Nashville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Macon County
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Black Jack
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Mitchell
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Robertson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
    • Mulloy
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mulloy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
      • Mulloy is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mulloy
      • From Fountain Head to Mulloy
    • Calistia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Calistia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calistia
      • Calistia is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Calistia
      • From Fountain Head to Calistia
    • Cross Plains
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jernigan Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • White House
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House
      • White House is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,975 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White House <1>
    • Orlinda
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Greenbrier
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Hygeia Springs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hygeia Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hygeia Springs
      • Hygeia Springs is located in Robertson County
    • Oakland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oakland
      • From Fountain Head to Oakland
    • Springfield
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
  • Smith County
  • Trousdale County
  • Wilson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Laguardo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Possum Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Beckwith
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beckwith. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckwith
      • Beckwith is located in Wilson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Beckwith
      • From Fountain Head to Beckwith
    • Mount Juliet
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Centerville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Leeville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeville
      • Leeville is located in Wilson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Leeville
      • From Fountain Head to Leeville
    • Belinda City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belinda City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belinda City
      • Belinda City is located in Wilson County
    • Lynn Christie
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Christie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Christie
      • Lynn Christie is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2011: 6,411 people
    • Lebanon
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Gladeville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Rural Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Allen County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Adolphus
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adolphus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adolphus
      • Adolphus is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adolphus <1>
    • Mount Aerial
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Petroleum
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Petroleum. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
      • Petroleum is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Petroleum
      • From Fountain Head to Petroleum
    • Pope
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Red Hill
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Trammel
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trammel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trammel
      • Trammel is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Trammel
      • From Fountain Head to Trammel
    • Halfway
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Halfway. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Halfway
      • From Fountain Head to Halfway
    • Scottsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <1>
    • Halifax
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Halifax. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax
      • Halifax is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Halifax
      • From Fountain Head to Halifax
    • Oak Forest
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Holland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Yesse
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Logan County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Schochoh
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Schochoh. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schochoh
      • Schochoh is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Schochoh
      • From Fountain Head to Schochoh
    • Adairville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adairville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adairville
      • Adairville is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 894 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adairville <1>
    • South Union
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Auburn
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Russellville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Keysburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keysburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
      • Keysburg is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Keysburg
      • From Fountain Head to Keysburg
    • Cave Spring
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Ferguson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ferguson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
      • Ferguson is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ferguson
      • From Fountain Head to Ferguson
  • Simpson County (KY)
  • Warren County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.
    • Drake
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
      • Drake is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Woodburn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodburn
      • Woodburn is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
    • Alvaton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvaton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvaton
      • Alvaton is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alvaton <1>
    • Rockfield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockfield
      • Rockfield is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Claypool
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Claypool. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claypool
      • Claypool is located in Warren County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Claypool
      • From Fountain Head to Claypool
    • Bowling Green
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Springhill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill
      • Springhill is located in Warren County (KY)
    • Gotts
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Martinsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Fountain Head, see our County-by-County Page for Fountain Head.

Cemeteries Near Fountain Head ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Fountain Head.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Fountain Head covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.

  • Old Brush Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Brush Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Brush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Fountain Head Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Fountain Head Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Fountain Head Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Maple Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Parkers Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parkers Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parkers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McCloud Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCloud Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCloud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hardin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Link Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Link Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Link Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Halltown Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halltown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halltown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McCloud Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCloud Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCloud Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sulphura Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sulphura Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sulphura Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Corinth Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Link Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Link Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Link Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Fountain Head had a population of 169 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Fountain Head, with the one closest to Fountain Head listed first.

  • Portland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Sulphura
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphura have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphura
    • Sulphura is located in Sumner County
  • South Tunnel
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Mitchellville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mitchellville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
    • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mitchellville
    • From Fountain Head to Mitchellville
  • Rock Bridge
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Black Jack
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Mitchell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
    • Mitchell is located in Robertson County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
  • Mulloy
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mulloy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
    • Mulloy is located in Robertson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mulloy
    • From Fountain Head to Mulloy
  • Cottontown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Brackentown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackentown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackentown
    • Brackentown is located in Sumner County
  • Pondville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pondville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondville
    • Pondville is located in Sumner County
  • Handleyton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Handleyton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Handleyton
    • Handleyton is located in Robertson County
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    • Calistia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Calistia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calistia
      • Calistia is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Calistia
      • From Fountain Head to Calistia
    • Sideview ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sideview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sideview
      • Sideview is located in Sumner County
    • New Roe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Roe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Roe
      • New Roe is located in Allen County (KY)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Fountain Head. See our List of 1890's Communities around Fountain Head.

Newspapers Published in Fountain Head ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 38 newspapers that have been published in the area around Fountain Head.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Fountain Head, there are papers which were published within 18 miles [29 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Fountain Head.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Fountain Head:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fountain Head. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Sumner County: www.sumnertn.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Fountain Head, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Fountain Head) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fountain Head. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5500, Longitude: -86.4984       In this case, the coordinates for Fountain Head have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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