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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:   33.7993°   (33° 47' 57")

Lon:   -85.3891°   (-85° 23' 20")

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

The county seat for Cleburne County is located in Heflin. Heflin lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the southwest of the Bethel Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Cleburne 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.

    • Muscadine
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muscadine
      • Muscadine is located in Cleburne County
    • Fruithurst
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruithurst
      • Fruithurst is located in Cleburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 284 people
    • Tallapoosa
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Oak Level
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
      • Oak Level is located in Cleburne County
    • Edwardsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwardsville
      • Edwardsville is located in Cleburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
    • Budapest
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budapest
      • Budapest is located in Haralson County (GA)
    • Grantley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grantley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantley
      • Grantley is located in Cleburne County
    • Ai
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ai have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ai
      • Ai is located in Cleburne County
    • Palestine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine
      • Palestine is located in Cleburne County
    • Tabernacle
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabernacle
      • Tabernacle is located in Haralson County (GA)
    • Borden Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borden Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borden Springs
      • Borden Springs is located in Cleburne County
    • Esom Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Abernathy ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abernathy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abernathy
        • Abernathy is located in Calhoun County
      • Hopewell
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
        • Hopewell is located in Cleburne County
      • Buchanan
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buchanan
        • Buchanan is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,196 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buchanan <4>
      • Felton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Dailey
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dailey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dailey
        • Dailey is located in Calhoun County
      • Waco
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
        • Waco is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 532 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waco <4>
      • Tecumseh
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tecumseh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tecumseh
        • Tecumseh is located in Cherokee County
      • Etna
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etna
        • Etna is located in Polk County (GA)
        • Estimated population in 2019: 902 people
      • Bremen
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
        • Bremen is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,818 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bremen <4>
      • Heflin
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Spring Garden
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
        • Spring Garden is located in Cherokee County
      • Piedmont
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piedmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
        • Piedmont is located in Calhoun County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,470 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piedmont <4>
      • Nances Creek
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nances Creek
        • Nances Creek is located in Calhoun 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 Cleburne 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 22 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.

    • Mars Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mars Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mars Hill Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mars Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Perry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Perry Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Perry Cemetery
    • Cherry Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cherry Grove Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Grove Cemetery
    • Steadman Baptist Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Roe Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roe Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roe Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion West Baptist Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Mt. Zion West Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • The Mt. Zion West Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Zion West Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion West Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Mann Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mann Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mann Cemetery
    • Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Salem Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • The Salem Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Salem Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Laurel Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Laurel Hill Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
    • Poplar Springs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Poplar Springs Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Springs Cemetery
    • Upper Cane Creek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Cane Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Upper Cane Creek Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Cane Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Harmony Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harmony Grove Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Grove Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Cleburne County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Liner Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Liner Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liner Cemetery
      • Edgewood Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edgewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Edgewood Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edgewood Cemetery
      • Mt. Newley Baptist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Hollywood Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Ebenezer Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Bethany Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • New Canaan Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Canaan Cemetery is located in Haralson County (GA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Canaan 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 #162709  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #162709 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: Oak Level
      • County: Cleburne         Elev: 338
      • Location given for GNIS #162709 (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 Cleburne, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Bethel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7993, Longitude: -85.3891       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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