A visit to the Shaffer Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Shaffer Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Shaffer Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Shaffer Cemetery

Lat:   36.6209°   (36° 37' 15")

Lon:   -82.2526°   (-82° 15' 9")

The Shaffer Cemetery is located in Scott County<2>.

The county seat for Scott County is located in Gate City. Gate City lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the west of the Shaffer Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Shaffer Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Shaffer Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Sharett Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharett Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Sharett Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Necessary Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Necessary Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Necessary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Necessary Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Goodman Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodman Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Goodman Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Shankle Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shankle Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shankle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Shankle Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Young Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Young Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Dishner Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dishner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dishner Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Dishner Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
  • The Dishner Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2518784 <5>
• Leonard Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leonard Cemetery
  • The Leonard Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #50971 <5>
• Claymen Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claymen Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claymen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Claymen Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49805 <5>
• Malone Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malone Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Malone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Malone Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Barker Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barker Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Barker Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Ridgeway Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgeway Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgeway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ridgeway Cemetery is located in Scott County
• Continue List   (15 more) ...
  • Worley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Worley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Worley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Worley Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Norris Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norris Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Norris Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Shaffer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaffer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaffer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shaffer Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Denton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Denton Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Scott County
  • Denton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Denton Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Leonard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leonard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leonard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Leonard Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Zion Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Dishner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Dishner Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The Dishner Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dishner Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the east of Bristol (TN).
    • The Dishner Cemetery has also been known as:
    • A.M. Dishner Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #11370 <5>
  • Harr Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harr Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harr Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Steele Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Steele Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Moore Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moore Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Moore Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moore Cemetery is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Sproles Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sproles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sproles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sproles Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Fleenor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleenor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleenor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fleenor Cemetery is located in Washington County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shaffer Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Shaffer Cemetery, with the nearest first.

• Three Springs
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
  • Three Springs is located in Washington County
• Walnut Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
  • Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County (TN)
• Bristol
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
  • Bristol is located in Bristol City
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,329 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <7>
• Cross
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross
  • Cross is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
• Bristol
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
  • Bristol is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,142 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <7>
• Virginia Heights
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
  • Virginia Heights is located in Bristol City
• Oak Grove
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
  • Oak Grove is located in Washington County
• Benhams
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benhams
  • Benhams is located in Washington County
• Beechnut City
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechnut City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechnut City
  • Beechnut City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
• Burson Place
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burson Place
  • Burson Place is located in Washington County
• Leonard
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leonard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
  • Leonard is located in Washington County
• Mill Point
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Point
  • Mill Point is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Estimated population in 2014: 11,080 people
• Continue List   (14 more) ...
  • Forest Hills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
    • Forest Hills is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Mendota
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota
    • Mendota is located in Washington County
  • Blountville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blountville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blountville
    • Blountville is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,074 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blountville <7>
  • Ruthton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
    • Ruthton is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Sac ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sac
    • Sac is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Lella ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lella have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lella
    • Lella is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Fugates Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fugates Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fugates Hill
    • Fugates Hill is located in Russell County
  • Maces Spring
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maces Spring
    • Maces Spring is located in Scott County
  • Rock City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
    • Rock City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Bluff City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
    • Bluff City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,672 people
    • Former name for Bluff City:
    • Zollicoffer
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluff City <7>
  • Cedar Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Holston Valley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Holston Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holston Valley
    • Holston Valley is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Craigs Mill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs Mill
    • Craigs Mill is located in Washington County
  • Willow Springs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willow Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
    • Willow Springs is located in Russell County

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Shaffer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Scott County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Shaffer Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Blountville
  • Blountville lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the Southwest (SW) of the Shaffer Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Blountville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blountville
• Bluff City
  • Bluff City lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the South (S) of the Shaffer Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bluff City.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
• Bristol
  • Bristol lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Shaffer Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bristol.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Shaffer Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Scott County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Watauga County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carter County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hawkins County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Sullivan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Unicoi County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Washington County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol City
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Buchanan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Dickenson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Russell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Washington County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wise County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Virginia
  • Cemeteries of Scott County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Virginia
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Virginia
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Virginia
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Shaffer Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Shaffer Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1474211  (Shaffer Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1474211 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
  • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Blountville
  • County: Scott         Elev: 677
  • Location given for GNIS #1474211 (Shaffer Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Scott County: www.scottcountyva.com/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/