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A visit to the Shamblen 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 Shamblen Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Shamblen 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 Shamblen Cemetery

Lat:   38.6640°   (38° 39' 50")

Lon:   -81.6721°   (-81° 40' 19")

The Shamblen Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Ripley. Ripley lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north of the Shamblen Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Shamblen Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Grass Lick Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grass Lick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grass Lick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grass Lick Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Shamblin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shamblin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shamblin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shamblin Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Centerview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centerview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centerview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Centerview Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Paxton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paxton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paxton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Paxton Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Gandee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gandee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gandee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gandee Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Rock Spring Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Spring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock Spring Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Fisher Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Duff Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duff Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Good Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Good Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Williams Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Harpold Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harpold Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harpold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harpold Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Wolfe Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolfe Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolfe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolfe Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Moss Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moss Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moss Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moss Chapel Cemetery is located in Putnam County
    • Harris Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Boggess Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boggess Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boggess Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boggess Family Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Fisher Cemetery 1
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery 1
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery 1 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fisher Cemetery 1 is located in Jackson County
    • Koontz Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Koontz Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Koontz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Koontz Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Fisher Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Carney Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carney Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carney Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Duff Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duff Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duff Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Counts Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Counts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Counts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Counts Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Goshen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Cemetery
      • The Goshen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • The Goshen Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1824989 <5>
    • Hatcher Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatcher Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hatcher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Skeen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skeen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skeen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Skeen Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Shamblen Cemetery.

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

  • Kenna
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Kentuck
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentuck
    • Kentuck is located in Jackson County
  • Liberty
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
    • Liberty is located in Putnam County
  • Fletcher
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fletcher. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fletcher
    • Fletcher is located in Jackson County
  • Romance
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romance
    • Romance is located in Jackson County
  • Statts Mills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Statts Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statts Mills
    • Statts Mills is located in Jackson County
  • Fairplain
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairplain. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplain
    • Fairplain is located in Jackson County
  • Sigman
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sigman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigman
    • Sigman is located in Putnam County
  • Aplin ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aplin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aplin
    • Aplin is located in Jackson County
  • Paradise
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
    • Paradise is located in Putnam County
  • Sissonville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Island Branch
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Branch
    • Island Branch is located in Kanawha County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Cicerone
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cicerone
      • Cicerone is located in Roane County
    • Ripley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Woodyard ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodyard
      • Woodyard is located in Roane County
    • Mattie ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
      • Mattie is located in Roane County
    • Flint Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Town
      • Flint Town is located in Roane County
    • Hereford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hereford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hereford
      • Hereford is located in Jackson County
    • Legg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Legg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legg
      • Legg is located in Kanawha County
    • Zona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Zona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zona
      • Zona is located in Roane County
    • Bancroft
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bancroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
      • Bancroft is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
    • Aarons
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aarons
      • Aarons is located in Kanawha County
    • Angerona
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Angerona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angerona
      • Angerona is located in Jackson County
    • Red House
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Raymond City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond City
      • Raymond City is located in Putnam County
    • Walton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Huntsville ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
      • Huntsville is located in Jackson County
    • Baden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baden
      • Baden is located in Mason County
    • Grimms Landing
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grimms Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grimms Landing
      • Grimms Landing is located in Mason County

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

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Shamblen Cemetery:

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 Shamblen Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1546610  (Shamblen Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1546610 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: Kenna
    • County: Jackson         Elev: 313
    • Location given for GNIS #1546610 (Shamblen Cemetery)

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.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 West Virginia's counties, including Jackson, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Shamblen Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6640, Longitude: -81.6721       In this case, the coordinates for the Shamblen Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.









 

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