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A visit to the Shaffer Cemetery ...


The location of the Shaffer Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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)

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 .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 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:
  • Pages specific to Scott County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • 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

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 23 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 <4>
    • 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 <4>
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • 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 <4>
      • Ruthton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruthton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
        • Ruthton is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Fugates Hill
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fugates Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • 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 <4>
      • 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)
      • 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: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
        • Willow Springs is located in Russell County
      • Rust Hollow
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rust Hollow
        • Rust Hollow is located in Washington 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.

    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.<5>

    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)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharett Cemetery
    • Necessary Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Necessary Cemetery
    • Goodman Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodman Cemetery
    • Shankle Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shankle Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
    • Dishner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
    • Dishner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Leonard Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Claymen Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • 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 our Gazetteer entry for the Claymen Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49805 <6>
    • Malone Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malone Cemetery
    • Barker Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barker Cemetery
    • Ridgeway Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgeway Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Worley Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Worley Cemetery
      • Norris Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norris Cemetery
      • Shaffer Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaffer Cemetery
      • Denton Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
      • Bailey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
      • Denton Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
      • Leonard Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leonard Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Dishner Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 Sullivan County (TN)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dishner Cemetery
      • Harr Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harr Cemetery
      • Steele Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steele Cemetery
      • Moore Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Moore Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • 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)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
      • Sproles Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sproles Cemetery
      • Fleenor Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleenor Cemetery

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

    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)

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

    The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Scott, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Shaffer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6209, Longitude: -82.2526       In this case, the coordinates for the Shaffer Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
    <6>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.




 

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