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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 Shackle Island (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 Shackle Island. 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.

Name Variations for Shackle Island ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Shackle Island: Shackle Is. (in Canada, 'Isld.' is the more common abbreviation.)

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the 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 west 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.

Shackle Island is located in Sumner County.

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

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

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

  • Sumner County     (The home county of Shackle Island)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Ocana
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Hendersonville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Goodlettsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodlettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Millersville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersville
      • Millersville is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,798 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersville <2>
    • Walnut Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Sumner County
    • Cottontown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Driftwood Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driftwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Gallatin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallatin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Johnsons Crossroads
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsons Crossroads
      • Johnsons Crossroads is located in Sumner County
    • Hall Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Town
      • Hall Town is located in Sumner County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,202 people
    • New Deal
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Deal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Deal
      • New Deal is located in Sumner County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 368 people
    • South Tunnel
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Tunnel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Tunnel
      • South Tunnel is located in Sumner County
  • Cheatham County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Bearwallow
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
      • Bearwallow is located in Cheatham County
    • Doziers ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doziers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doziers
      • Doziers is located in Cheatham County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 543 people
    • Marrowbone
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrowbone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrowbone
      • Marrowbone is located in Cheatham County
    • Pleasant View
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Sycamore
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore
      • Sycamore is located in Cheatham County
    • Lillamay
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lillamay
      • Lillamay is located in Cheatham County
    • Ashland City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland City
      • Ashland City is located in Cheatham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,748 people
    • Lockertsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockertsville
      • Lockertsville is located in Cheatham County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 885 people
    • Pegram
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pegram
      • Pegram is located in Cheatham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,056 people
    • Cheap Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheap Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheap Hill
      • Cheap Hill is located in Cheatham County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 173,778 people
  • Davidson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Old Hickory
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Rayon City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rayon City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayon City
      • Rayon City is located in Davidson County
    • Lakewood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
      • Lakewood is located in Davidson County
    • Ridgetop
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgetop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
      • Ridgetop is located in Davidson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
    • Madison
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Marvel ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvel
      • Marvel is located in Davidson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,322 people
    • Hermitage
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • East Nashville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Nashville
      • East Nashville is located in Davidson County
    • Donelson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donelson
      • Donelson is located in Davidson County
    • Joelton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Ridgepost ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgepost have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgepost
      • Ridgepost is located in Davidson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,732 people
    • Greenville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
      • Greenville is located in Davidson County
  • Macon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Green Grove
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
      • Green Grove is located in Macon County
    • Siloam
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam
      • Siloam is located in Macon County
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • White House
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House
      • White House is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,975 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White House <2>
    • Jernigan Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jernigan Town
      • Jernigan Town is located in Robertson County
    • Greenbrier
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
      • Greenbrier is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,905 people
    • Cross Plains
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
      • Cross Plains is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,839 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Plains <2>
    • Mulloy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulloy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
      • Mulloy is located in Robertson County
    • Crunk
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crunk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crunk
      • Crunk is located in Robertson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,406 people
    • Orlinda
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Mitchell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Robertson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
    • Springfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Black Jack
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Robertson County
    • Coopertown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coopertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopertown
      • Coopertown is located in Robertson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,612 people
    • Flewellyn
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flewellyn
      • Flewellyn is located in Robertson County
  • Rutherford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Morrow
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • La Vergne
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Murphree
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Jefferson Pike
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Pike have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • 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 <2>
  • Trousdale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Hartsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Johntown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johntown
      • Johntown is located in Trousdale County
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Wildwood Estates
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Brentwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Nolensville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nolensville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Lynnwood Downs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynnwood Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Wilson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Laguardo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laguardo
      • Laguardo is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 132 people
    • Mount Juliet
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Juliet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Lynn Christie
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Christie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Beckwith
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckwith have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckwith
      • Beckwith is located in Wilson County
    • Belinda City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belinda City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belinda City
      • Belinda City is located in Wilson County
    • Leeville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeville
      • Leeville is located in Wilson County
    • Possum Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Possum Town
      • Possum Town is located in Wilson County
    • Rural Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Hill
      • Rural Hill is located in Wilson County
    • Gladeville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Lebanon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Centerville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Wilson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,595 people
    • Greenwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
      • Greenwood is located in Wilson County
  • Allen County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Adolphus
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adolphus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adolphus
      • Adolphus is located in Allen County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adolphus <2>
    • Mount Aerial
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Aerial have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Aerial
      • Mount Aerial is located in Allen County (KY)
    • Petroleum
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petroleum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
      • Petroleum is located in Allen County (KY)
  • Logan County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Adairville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adairville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adairville
      • Adairville is located in Logan County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 894 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adairville <2>
    • Keysburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
      • Keysburg is located in Logan County (KY)
  • Simpson County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shackle Island, with the one closest to Shackle Island listed first.
    • Black Jack
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Prices Mill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Mill
      • Prices Mill is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Neosheo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neosheo
      • Neosheo is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Franklin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Franklin is located in Simpson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,046 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin <2>
    • Gold City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold City
      • Gold City is located in Simpson County (KY)
    • Salmons
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmons
      • Salmons is located in Simpson County (KY)

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

Newspapers Published in Shackle Island ...

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 36 newspapers that have been published in the area around Shackle Island.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Shackle Island, there are papers which were published within 12 miles [19.3 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Shackle Island.

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 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 Shackle Island:

Cemeteries Near Shackle Island ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Shackle Island.

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

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

  • Old Beech Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Beech Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Beech Cemetery
  • McMurtry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMurtry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMurtry Cemetery
  • Watkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Cemetery
  • Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Bentle Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bentle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bentle Cemetery
  • Honeycutt Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Honeycutt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Honeycutt Cemetery
  • Craig - Hudson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craig - Hudson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craig - Hudson Cemetery
  • Douglas Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Douglas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Douglas Cemetery
  • McMurtry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMurtry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMurtry Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
  • Latimer - Johnson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Latimer - Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Latimer - Johnson Cemetery
  • Upchurch Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upchurch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upchurch Cemetery
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    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Murphy - Bush Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphy - Bush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphy - Bush Cemetery
    • Dorris Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorris 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.<4>

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

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

  • Station Camp ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Station Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Station Camp
    • Station Camp is located in Sumner County
  • Hendersonville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Saundersville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saundersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saundersville
    • Saundersville is located in Sumner County
  • White Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hill
    • White Hill is located in Sumner County
  • Goodlettsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodlettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
  • Lohman
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lohman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lohman
    • Lohman is located in Sumner County
  • White House
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House
    • White House is located in Robertson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,975 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White House <2>
  • Old Hickory
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Cottontown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Bakers
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bakers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakers
    • Bakers is located in Davidson County
  • Gallatin
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallatin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
  • Ridgetop
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgetop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
    • Ridgetop is located in Davidson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
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    • Union Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hill
      • Union Hill is located in Davidson County
    • Madison
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Baggettsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baggettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baggettsville
      • Baggettsville is located in Robertson County

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

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Shackle Island) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shackle Island. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3706, Longitude: -86.6167       In this case, the coordinates for Shackle Island have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Shackle Island, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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