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A visit to the Bethel Cemetery ...


The location of the Bethel 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 Bethel Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.2021°   (33° 12' 7")

Lon:   -85.8952°   (-85° 53' 42")

The Bethel Cemetery is located in Clay County<2>.

The county seat for Clay County is located in Ashland. Ashland lies just to the north northeast of the Bethel Cemetery .

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 websites either 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 Bethel Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Alabama:
  • Pages specific to Clay 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 Bethel 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Bethel Cemetery.

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

    • Millerville
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millerville
      • Millerville is located in Clay County
    • Harkins Crossroads
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harkins Crossroads
      • Harkins Crossroads is located in Clay County
    • Ashland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,872 people
    • Mellow Valley
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mellow Valley
      • Mellow Valley is located in Clay County
    • Hackneyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackneyville
      • Hackneyville is located in Tallapoosa County
    • Goldville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldville
      • Goldville is located in Tallapoosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Chandler Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chandler Springs
      • Chandler Springs is located in Talladega County
    • Chambers Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers Springs
      • Chambers Springs is located in Clay County
    • Lineville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Erin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
      • Erin is located in Clay County
    • Cowpens
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowpens
      • Cowpens is located in Tallapoosa County
    • Goodwater
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • New Site
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Site
        • New Site is located in Tallapoosa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 755 people
      • Cragford
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Motley
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Motley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Motley
        • Motley is located in Clay County
      • Hollins
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollins
        • Hollins is located in Clay County
      • Barfield
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfield
        • Barfield is located in Clay County
      • Waldo
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldo
        • Waldo is located in Talladega County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
      • Mount Olive
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olive
        • Mount Olive is located in Coosa County
      • Ironaton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ironaton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironaton
        • Ironaton is located in Talladega County
      • Almond
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almond
        • Almond is located in Randolph County
      • Abihka ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abihka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abihka
        • Abihka is located in Talladega County
      • Kellyton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellyton
        • Kellyton is located in Coosa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
      • Daviston
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Rendalia
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rendalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rendalia
        • Rendalia is located in Talladega 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 Bethel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Clay County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Big Springs Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Big Springs Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Springs Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Millerville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Millerville Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millerville Cemetery
    • Old Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • Liberty Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Liberty Hill Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Wilsons Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilsons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilsons Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilsons Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • New Prospect Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Prospect Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Prospect Cemetery
    • Gutherie Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gutherie Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gutherie Chapel Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gutherie Chapel Cemetery
    • Mt. Ararat Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Ararat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Ararat Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Ararat Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Brown Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Liberty Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
      • Poe Bridge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poe Bridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Poe Bridge Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poe Bridge Cemetery
      • Simmons Community Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • The Simmons Community Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Simmons Community Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of Millerville.
        • The Simmons Community Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Simmons Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simmons Community Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #26284 <6>
      • Patterson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Patterson Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Cemetery
      • Lystra Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lystra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lystra Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lystra Cemetery
      • Old Field Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Field Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Field Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Field Cemetery
      • Rock Springs Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rock Springs Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Springs Cemetery
      • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Sardis Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sardis Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sardis Cemetery
      • Ashland City Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashland City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ashland City Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashland City Cemetery
      • Old Noles Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Noles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Noles Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Noles 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 Bethel Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1805370  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1805370 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: Millerville
      • County: Clay         Elev: 287
      • Location given for GNIS #1805370 (Bethel Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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 Alabama's counties, including Clay, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Bethel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2021, Longitude: -85.8952       In this case, the coordinates for the Bethel 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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