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Cemeteries in Carter County, TN

Carter County, Tennessee has 240 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Roan Mountain (94), Elizabethton (79) and Hunter (29). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (1%), 1 memorial park (0%) and 1 family cemetery (0%).

240
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
3
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Carter County?

We list 240 cemeteries in Carter County, Tennessee. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Carter County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Tennessee vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Carter County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Tennessee law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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