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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 Major (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 Major. 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 hospitals and 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.

Major is located in Wilson 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 Wilson County: Cannon, Davidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner & Trousdale.

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

  • Wilson County     (The home county of Major)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Gladeville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Doaks Crossroads
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doaks Crossroads
      • Doaks Crossroads is located in Wilson County
      • Doaks Crossroads has also been known as:
      • Doaks
    • Greenwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
      • Greenwood is located in Wilson County
    • Leeville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeville
      • Leeville is located in Wilson County
    • Cainsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cainsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cainsville
      • Cainsville is located in Wilson County
    • Lebanon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Beckwith
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckwith have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckwith
      • Beckwith is located in Wilson County
    • Belinda City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Rural Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Hill
      • Rural Hill is located in Wilson County
    • Watertown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Lynn Christie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Mount Juliet
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Juliet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Juliet
      • Mount Juliet is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38,526 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Juliet <1>
  • Cannon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Auburntown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburntown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburntown
      • Auburntown is located in Cannon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 266 people
    • Gassaway
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gassaway
      • Gassaway is located in Cannon County
    • Woodbury
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Burt
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burt
      • Burt is located in Cannon County
    • Bradyville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradyville
      • Bradyville is located in Cannon County
    • Burgen
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burgen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgen
      • Burgen is located in Cannon County
    • Manus Town ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manus Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manus Town
      • Manus Town is located in Cannon County
    • Thomas Town ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Town
      • Thomas Town is located in Cannon County
    • Woods
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods
      • Woods is located in Cannon County
    • Bluewing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluewing
      • Bluewing is located in Cannon County
    • Hollow Springs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollow Springs
      • Hollow Springs is located in Cannon County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 706 people
  • Coffee County
    • Gossburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gossburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gossburg
      • Gossburg is located in Coffee County
  • Davidson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Priest Lake Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Priest Lake Park
      • Priest Lake Park is located in Davidson County
    • Rural Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Hill
      • Rural Hill is located in Davidson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,007 people
    • Hermitage
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Nashboro Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nashboro Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nashboro Village
      • Nashboro Village is located in Davidson County
    • Lakewood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Donelson
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donelson
      • Donelson is located in Davidson County
    • Mudtavern
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mudtavern
      • Mudtavern is located in Davidson County
    • Wrencoe
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wrencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrencoe
      • Wrencoe is located in Davidson County
    • Marvel ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Old Hickory
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Dog Town ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dog Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dog Town
      • Dog Town is located in Davidson County
    • Paragon Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paragon Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paragon Mills
      • Paragon Mills is located in Davidson County
  • DeKalb County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Alexandria
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Liberty
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in DeKalb County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
    • Dowelltown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Temperance Hall
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temperance Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temperance Hall
      • Temperance Hall is located in DeKalb County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 5,791 people
    • Smithville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Macon County
    • Green Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
      • Green Grove is located in Macon County
  • Rutherford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Murphree
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphree
      • Murphree is located in Rutherford County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 120,954 people
    • Walter Hill Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walter Hill Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walter Hill Estates
      • Walter Hill Estates is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 401 people
    • Walterhill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walterhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walterhill
      • Walterhill is located in Rutherford County
    • Jamestown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Rutherford County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,940 people
    • Colonial Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Rutherford County
    • Compton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Compton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
      • Compton is located in Rutherford County
    • Fairfield Estates
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield Estates
      • Fairfield Estates is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 131 people
    • Jefferson Pike
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Pike have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Pike
      • Jefferson Pike is located in Rutherford County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 8,370 people
    • Smyrna
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 53,185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smyrna <1>
    • Morrow
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrow
      • Morrow is located in Rutherford County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 29,304 people
    • Milton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Rutherford County
    • La Vergne
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
  • Smith County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Shaver Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaver Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaver Town
      • Shaver Town is located in Smith County
    • Rock City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
      • Rock City is located in Smith County
    • Hickman
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
      • Hickman is located in Smith County
    • Gordonsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
      • Gordonsville is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,245 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordonsville <1>
    • Bluff Creek
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Creek
      • Bluff Creek is located in Smith County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,734 people
    • South Carthage
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Carthage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Carthage
      • South Carthage is located in Smith County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,406 people
    • Carthage
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Dixon Springs
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Springs
      • Dixon Springs is located in Smith County
    • Monoville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monoville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monoville
      • Monoville is located in Smith County
    • Chestnut Mound
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Mound
      • Chestnut Mound is located in Smith County
    • Defeated
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Defeated
      • Defeated is located in Smith County
    • Pleasant Shade
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Shade
      • Pleasant Shade is located in Smith County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Shade <1>
  • Sumner County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Driftwood Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driftwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driftwood Park
      • Driftwood Park is located in Sumner County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,908 people
    • Castalian Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castalian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castalian Springs
      • Castalian Springs is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 556 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Castalian Springs <1>
    • Gallatin
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallatin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallatin
      • Gallatin is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44,335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gallatin <1>
    • Hendersonville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Ocana
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocana
      • Ocana is located in Sumner County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,086 people
    • Chipman
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chipman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chipman
      • Chipman is located in Sumner County
    • Shackle Island
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shackle Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shackle Island
      • Shackle Island is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,844 people
    • Goodlettsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodlettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodlettsville
      • Goodlettsville is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,736 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodlettsville <1>
    • Bethpage
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethpage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethpage
      • Bethpage is located in Sumner County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethpage <1>
    • Cottontown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • South Tunnel
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Tunnel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Tunnel
      • South Tunnel is located in Sumner County
    • Bransford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bransford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bransford
      • Bransford is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 170 people
  • Trousdale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Hartsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Johntown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johntown
      • Johntown is located in Trousdale County
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Major, with the one closest to Major listed first.
    • Nolensville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nolensville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nolensville
      • Nolensville is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,145 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nolensville <1>
    • Arrington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Brentwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • College Grove
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Wildwood Estates
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Estates
      • Wildwood Estates is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,098 people
    • Lynnwood Downs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynnwood Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnwood Downs
      • Lynnwood Downs is located in Williamson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 282 people
    • McEwen ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McEwen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McEwen
      • McEwen is located in Williamson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,699 people
    • Peytonsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peytonsville
      • Peytonsville is located in Williamson County

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

Newspapers Published in Major ...

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 39 newspapers that have been published in the area around Major.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Major, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Major.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites 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 Major:

Cemeteries Near Major ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Major.

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

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

  • Huddleston Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huddleston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huddleston Cemetery
  • Major Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Major Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Major Cemetery
  • Sullivan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sullivan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sullivan Cemetery
  • Caraway Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caraway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caraway Cemetery
  • Shelton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shelton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shelton Cemetery
  • Rowland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rowland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowland Cemetery
  • Barber Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8896 <4>
  • Laine Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laine Cemetery
  • Charleton Ford Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charleton Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charleton Ford Cemetery
  • Brothers Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brothers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brothers Cemetery
  • Short Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Short Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Short Cemetery
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
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    • Thompson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Read Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Read Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Read Cemetery
    • Browns Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Cemetery

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 Major in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Major.

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

  • Bairds Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bairds Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bairds Mill
    • Bairds Mill is located in Wilson County
  • Oak Point ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Point
    • Oak Point is located in Wilson County
  • Vesta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vesta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vesta
    • Vesta is located in Wilson County
  • Holloway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holloway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holloway
    • Holloway is located in Wilson County
  • Tuckers Gap ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuckers Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckers Gap
    • Tuckers Gap is located in Wilson County
  • Shop Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shop Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shop Springs
    • Shop Springs is located in Wilson County
  • Greenwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Wilson County
  • Spring Creek ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 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 Wilson County
  • Cainsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cainsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cainsville
    • Cainsville is located in Wilson County
  • Leeville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeville
    • Leeville is located in Wilson County
  • Walterhill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walterhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walterhill
    • Walterhill is located in Rutherford County
  • Greenvale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenvale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenvale
    • Greenvale is located in Wilson County
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    • Cherry Valley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Valley
      • Cherry Valley is located in Wilson County
    • Lebanon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Linwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Wilson County

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

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

The official website for Wilson County: www.wilsoncountytn.com/

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>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- Major) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Major. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0803, Longitude: -86.3397       In this case, the coordinates for Major have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Major, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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