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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 Lavinia (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 Lavinia. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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 east contained birth and death records; the county to the north 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.

Lavinia 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 Lavinia. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Lavinia:

  • Carroll County     (The home county of Lavinia)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Whitthorne
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Cedar Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Atwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
      • Atwood is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Atwood
      • From Lavinia to Atwood
    • McLemoresville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Trezevant
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Wingo
      (14 miles [22.5 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingo
      • Wingo is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wingo
      • From Lavinia to Wingo
    • Clarksburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Concord
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Huntingdon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hico
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hico
      • Hico is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hico
      • From Lavinia to Hico
    • McKenzie
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKenzie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Buena Vista
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hollow Rock
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Benton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Chaseville
      (30 miles [48.3 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaseville
      • Chaseville is located in Benton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chaseville
      • From Lavinia to Chaseville
    • Crossroads
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Chester County
  • Crockett County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Gadsden
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gadsden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Alamo
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Bells
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Crockett Mills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Elizabeth
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
      • Elizabeth is located in Crockett County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 14,271 people
    • Johnsons Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Maury Junction
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maury Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maury Junction
      • Maury Junction is located in Crockett County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 679 people
  • Decatur County
    • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Gibson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Graball
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graball have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Goat City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goat City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goat City
      • Goat City is located in Gibson County
    • Sitka
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Ledbetter
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ledbetter have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Milan
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Medina
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Union Central
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Central have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Whitway
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Gibson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Concord
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Humboldt
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humboldt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Bradford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Trenton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
      • Trenton is located in Gibson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trenton <2>
  • Haywood County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Wellwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wellwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellwood
      • Wellwood is located in Haywood County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wellwood
      • From Lavinia to Wellwood
    • Owl City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owl City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owl City
      • Owl City is located in Haywood County
  • Henderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • McHaney ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHaney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHaney
      • McHaney is located in Henderson County
    • Atkins ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • White Fern
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Parkers Crossroads
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Huron
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Farmville ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmville
      • Farmville is located in Henderson County
    • Lexington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Middle Fork
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork
      • Middle Fork is located in Henderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Middle Fork
      • From Lavinia to Middle Fork
    • Poplar Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
      • Poplar Springs is located in Henderson County
    • Chesterfield
      (26 miles [41.8 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
      • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chesterfield
      • From Lavinia to Chesterfield
    • Rhodes Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Town
      • Rhodes Town is located in Henderson County
    • Darden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Henry
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Haglerville ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haglerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haglerville
      • Haglerville is located in Henry County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Spring Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Claybrook
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Oakfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Three Way
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Lawrence
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrence have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jackson
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Malesus
      (23 miles [37 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.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malesus
      • Malesus is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Malesus
      • From Lavinia to Malesus
    • Cisco Indian Village ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cisco Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cisco Indian Village
      • Cisco Indian Village is located in Madison County
    • Huntersville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Pinson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Providence
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Providence. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Providence
      • From Lavinia to Providence
    • Parkburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkburg
      • Parkburg is located in Madison County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 10,156 people
  • Weakley County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lavinia, with the one closest to Lavinia listed first.
    • Pillowville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pillowville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Greenfield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Gleason
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleason have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Tumbling
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Sharon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Dresden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dresden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
    • Sidonia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)

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

Cemeteries Near Lavinia ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Lavinia.

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

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

  • Lavinia Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lavinia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lavinia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Providence Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Hope Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wood Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Elam Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Friendship Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Centerville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centerville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hopewell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Morning Sun Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Woodard Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (531 more) ...
    • Furgerson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Little Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Lavinia had a post office and no railroad service. In 2014, Lavinia had a population of 34,274 people.

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

  • McHaney ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHaney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHaney
    • McHaney is located in Henderson County
  • Cedar Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Whitthorne
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Spring Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • West
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West
    • West is located in Gibson County
  • Law
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Law have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Law
    • Law is located in Henderson County
  • Milan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Medina
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <2>
  • Spain ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spain have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spain
    • Spain is located in Henderson County
  • Atwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
    • Atwood is located in Carroll County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Atwood
    • From Lavinia to Atwood
  • Claybrook
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Atkins ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
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We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Lavinia. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lavinia.

Newspapers Published in Lavinia ...

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 74 newspapers that have been published in the area around Lavinia.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Lavinia, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Lavinia.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Lavinia:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<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 Lavinia, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lavinia) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lavinia. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8495, Longitude: -88.6611    









 

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