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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 Howley (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 Howley. 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 and hospitals 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.

Howley is located in Carroll 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 Carroll County: Benton, Decatur, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Madison & Weakley.

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

  • Carroll County     (The home county of Howley)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Cedar Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Carroll County
    • Whitthorne
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitthorne
      • Whitthorne is located in Carroll County
    • McLemoresville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLemoresville
      • McLemoresville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 326 people
    • Lavinia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Clarksburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
      • Clarksburg is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
    • Atwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Atwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
      • Atwood is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
    • Trezevant
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Concord
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Carroll County
    • Huntingdon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Wingo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wingo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingo
      • Wingo is located in Carroll County
    • Hico
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hico. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hico
      • Hico is located in Carroll County
    • Buena Vista
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Carroll County
    • McKenzie
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKenzie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie
      • McKenzie is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,303 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKenzie <1>
  • Benton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Chaseville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chaseville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaseville
      • Chaseville is located in Benton County
    • Crossroads
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossroads
      • Crossroads is located in Benton County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,728 people
    • Sandy Point
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Point
      • Sandy Point is located in Benton County
    • Camden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Coxburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coxburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxburg
      • Coxburg is located in Benton County
    • Wildlife Cove Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildlife Cove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildlife Cove Village
      • Wildlife Cove Village is located in Benton County
  • Chester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Mifflin
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mifflin
      • Mifflin is located in Chester County
    • Jacks Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Henderson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Crockett County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Gadsden
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gadsden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gadsden
      • Gadsden is located in Crockett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
    • Fruitvale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitvale
      • Fruitvale is located in Crockett County
  • Decatur County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sulphur Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
      • Sulphur Springs is located in Decatur County
    • Jeannette
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeannette
      • Jeannette is located in Decatur County
    • Sugar Tree
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sugar Tree. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Tree
      • Sugar Tree is located in Decatur County
    • Parsons
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons
      • Parsons is located in Decatur County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,272 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parsons <1>
    • Oakview ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakview
      • Oakview is located in Decatur County
    • Scotts Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Gibson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Graball
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graball have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graball
      • Graball is located in Gibson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 236 people
    • Ledbetter
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ledbetter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledbetter
      • Ledbetter is located in Gibson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 29,427 people
    • Goat City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goat City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goat City
      • Goat City is located in Gibson County
    • Milan
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Sitka
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sitka
      • Sitka is located in Gibson County
    • Whitway
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitway
      • Whitway is located in Gibson County
    • Medina
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Gibson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,379 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Medina <1>
    • Union Central
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Central have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Central
      • Union Central is located in Gibson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,574 people
    • Concord
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Gibson County
    • Gibson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson
      • Gibson is located in Gibson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 384 people
    • Bradford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Humboldt
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humboldt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humboldt
      • Humboldt is located in Gibson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,126 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Humboldt <1>
    • Four Points
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Points
      • Four Points is located in Gibson County
  • Henderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • McHaney ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHaney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHaney
      • McHaney is located in Henderson County
    • Atkins ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
      • Atkins is located in Henderson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 13,664 people
    • Union Cross
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cross
      • Union Cross is located in Henderson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 10,666 people
    • Parkers Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Farmville ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmville
      • Farmville is located in Henderson County
    • White Fern
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Fern
      • White Fern is located in Henderson County
    • Lexington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Poplar Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
      • Poplar Springs is located in Henderson County
    • Huron
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
      • Huron is located in Henderson County
    • Chesterfield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chesterfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
      • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
    • Middle Fork
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Middle Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork
      • Middle Fork is located in Henderson County
    • Darden
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darden
      • Darden is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 399 people
    • Rhodes Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Town
      • Rhodes Town is located in Henderson County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Henry
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
      • Henry is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henry <1>
    • Haglerville ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haglerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haglerville
      • Haglerville is located in Henry County
    • Spring Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
      • Spring Creek is located in Henry County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,009 people
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Spring Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
      • Spring Creek is located in Madison County
    • Claybrook
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claybrook
      • Claybrook is located in Madison County
    • Oakfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakfield
      • Oakfield is located in Madison County
    • Three Way
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Way
      • Three Way is located in Madison County
    • Lawrence
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrence
      • Lawrence is located in Madison County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 10,498 people
    • Windy City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy City
      • Windy City is located in Madison County
    • Jackson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Cisco Indian Village ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cisco Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cisco Indian Village
      • Cisco Indian Village is located in Madison County
    • Malesus
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Malesus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malesus
      • Malesus is located in Madison County
    • Pinson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Weakley County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Howley, with the one closest to Howley listed first.
    • Pillowville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pillowville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pillowville
      • Pillowville is located in Weakley County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,625 people
    • Gleason
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleason
      • Gleason is located in Weakley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,369 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gleason <1>
    • Greenfield
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Tumbling
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tumbling
      • Tumbling is located in Weakley County
    • Dresden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dresden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dresden
      • Dresden is located in Weakley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,907 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dresden <1>
    • Ore Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Springs
      • Ore Springs is located in Weakley County
    • Sharon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)

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

Cemeteries Near Howley ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Howley.

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 Howley covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Leach Seventh-day Adventist Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Furgerson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furgerson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furgerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Woodard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Morning Sun Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morning Sun Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morning Sun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Palestine Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Liberty Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Christian Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christian Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christian Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carters Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carters Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carters Chapel 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 southwest)
  • Black Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stanford Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • New Independence Full Gospel Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Little Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Grove 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.<5>

While we didn't find Howley in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Howley.

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

  • Leach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leach
    • Leach is located in Carroll County
  • Cedar Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Carroll County
  • McHaney ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHaney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHaney
    • McHaney is located in Henderson County
  • Spain ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spain
    • Spain is located in Henderson County
  • Whitthorne
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitthorne
    • Whitthorne is located in Carroll County
  • Lavinia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • McLemoresville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLemoresville
    • McLemoresville is located in Carroll County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 326 people
  • Clarksburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
    • Clarksburg is located in Carroll County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
  • Law
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Law have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Law
    • Law is located in Henderson County
  • Atkins ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
    • Atkins is located in Henderson County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 13,664 people
  • Trezevant
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Atwood
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Atwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
    • Atwood is located in Carroll County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
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    • Bargerton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bargerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bargerton
      • Bargerton is located in Henderson County
    • Huntingdon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Spring Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
      • Spring Creek is located in Madison County

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

Newspapers Published in Howley ...

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 50 newspapers that have been published in the area around Howley.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Howley, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Howley.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Howley:

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

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>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.
<5>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 Howley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>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- Howley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Howley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8845, Longitude: -88.5392       In this case, the coordinates for Howley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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