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A visit to the Southern Heritage 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 Southern Heritage Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   33.3414°   (33° 20' 29")

Lon:   -86.7781°   (-86° 46' 41")

The Southern Heritage Cemetery is located in Shelby County<1>.

The county seat for Shelby County is located in Columbiana. Columbiana lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the southeast of the Southern Heritage Cemetery .

Name Variations for Southern Heritage Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Southern Heritage Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Rideout Southern Heritage Cemetery
  • Ridout Southern Heritage Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Southern Heritage Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Indian Springs First Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Old Acton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Acton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Acton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Acton Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Jefferson Garden of Memories
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jefferson Garden of Memories
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jefferson Garden of Memories have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jefferson Garden of Memories is located in Jefferson County
  • Grace Community Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Pelham Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pelham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pelham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pelham Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Deerhurst Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deerhurst Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deerhurst Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deerhurst Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Bryan Memorial Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryan Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryan Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bryan Memorial Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Croft Acton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Acton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Acton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Acton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Acton Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Oldham Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oldham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oldham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oldham Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Allen Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Allen Cemetery is located in Shelby County
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    • Cumberland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cumberland Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • David Lindsay Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Lindsay Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Lindsay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The David Lindsay Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • McDaniel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDaniel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDaniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDaniel Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Roach Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roach Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roach Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • K Springs Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the K Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the K Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The K Springs Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Shelby County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Southern Heritage Cemetery.

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

  • Pelham
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelham have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham
    • Pelham is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,231 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pelham <6>
  • Indian Springs Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs Village
    • Indian Springs Village is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
  • Hoover
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Tacoa
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacoa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacoa
    • Tacoa is located in Shelby County
  • Falliston
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falliston have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falliston
    • Falliston is located in Shelby County
  • Inverness
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inverness have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inverness
    • Inverness is located in Shelby County
  • Helena
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena
    • Helena is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,374 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Helena <6>
  • Meadowbrook
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Shelby County
  • Shannon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon
    • Shannon is located in Jefferson County
  • Alabaster
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alabaster have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabaster
    • Alabaster is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,701 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alabaster <6>
  • Oxmoor
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Vestavia Hills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Homewood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
      • Homewood is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,174 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homewood <6>
    • Siluria
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siluria have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siluria
      • Siluria is located in Shelby County
    • Saginaw
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saginaw have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saginaw
      • Saginaw is located in Shelby County
    • Chelsea
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Lake Purdy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Purdy
      • Lake Purdy is located in Shelby County
    • Cahaba Heights
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Bamford
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bamford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bamford
      • Bamford is located in Shelby County
    • Tulse
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulse have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulse
      • Tulse is located in Shelby County
    • Mason City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason City
      • Mason City is located in Jefferson County
    • Ishkooda
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ishkooda have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ishkooda
      • Ishkooda is located in Jefferson County
    • Bridgeton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeton
      • Bridgeton is located in Shelby County
    • Mountain Brook Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook Village
      • Mountain Brook Village is located in Jefferson County
    • New Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Village
      • New Village is located in Jefferson County
    • Greenwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)

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 Southern Heritage Cemetery. The following communities are located in Shelby County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Pelham
    • Pelham lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<2> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Southern Heritage Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pelham.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Southern Heritage Cemetery:

The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountyalabama.com/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Shelby, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 Southern Heritage Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3414, Longitude: -86.7781    
<3>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.
<4>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.
<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.




 

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