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A visit to the Balerma Cemetery ...


The location of the Balerma 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 Balerma Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.1815°   (33° 10' 53")

Lon:   -82.8918°   (-82° 53' 30")

The Balerma Cemetery is located in Hancock County<2>.

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Sparta. Sparta lies just to the northwest of the Balerma Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Balerma Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Georgia:
  • Pages specific to Hancock 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 Balerma 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 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Balerma Cemetery.

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

    • Zebulon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zebulon
      • Zebulon is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 1,228 people
    • Warthen
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Sparta
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <4>
    • Jewell
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jewell <4>
    • Mitchell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Glascock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mitchell <4>
    • Goat Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goat Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goat Town
      • Goat Town is located in Washington County
    • Deepstep
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Sandersville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandersville
      • Sandersville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandersville <4>
    • Edge Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edge Hill
      • Edge Hill is located in Glascock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
    • Springfield
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Hancock County
    • Tennille
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Gibson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Oconee Old Town ‑ Historic
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconee Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee Old Town
        • Oconee Old Town is located in Baldwin County
      • Milledgeville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Warrenton
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrenton
        • Warrenton is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,707 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrenton <4>
      • Hardwick
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Davisboro
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Avera
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avera
        • Avera is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avera <4>
      • Oconee
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee
        • Oconee is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oconee <4>
      • White Plains
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
        • White Plains is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Plains <4>
      • Norwood
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood
        • Norwood is located in Warren County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norwood <4>
      • Barnett
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
        • Barnett is located in Warren 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 Balerma Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hancock County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Balerma Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Bailey Family Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Family Cemetery
    • Mt. Hope Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hope Church Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Church Cemetery
    • Barnes Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnes Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Family Cemetery
    • Frasier Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frasier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Frasier Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frasier Cemetery
    • Carr Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carr Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Family Cemetery
    • Nazareth Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nazareth Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nazareth Church Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nazareth Church Cemetery
    • Dickson Cemetery #2
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery #2 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dickson Cemetery #2 is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery #2
    • Browns Chapel AME Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Chapel AME Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Browns Chapel AME Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Chapel AME Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Dickson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dickson Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickson Cemetery
    • Gilmore Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilmore Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilmore Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilmore Family Cemetery
    • Continue List   (21 more) ...
      • Swint Family Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swint Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Swint Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swint Family Cemetery
      • Knowles Chapel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knowles Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Knowles Chapel Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knowles Chapel Cemetery
      • Stephen Mills Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephen Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stephen Mills Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephen Mills Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Brooking Family Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooking Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brooking Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooking Family Cemetery
      • Old Indian Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Indian Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Indian Cemetery
      • Guill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Guill Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guill Cemetery
      • Shivers Mission Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shivers Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shivers Mission Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shivers Mission Cemetery
      • Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zebulon Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Nicholls Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nicholls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nicholls Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nicholls Cemetery
      • Glenns Mary Baptist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenns Mary Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Glenns Mary Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenns Mary Baptist Church Cemetery
      • John Boyer Family Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Boyer Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The John Boyer Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Boyer Family Cemetery
      • Garland Family Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garland Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garland Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garland Family Cemetery
      • Ozborn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ozborn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ozborn Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ozborn Cemetery
      • N F Garland Gravesite
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the N F Garland Gravesite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The N F Garland Gravesite is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the N F Garland Gravesite
      • Trawick Family Cemetery #2
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trawick Family Cemetery #2 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Trawick Family Cemetery #2 is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trawick Family Cemetery #2
      • Old Darien Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Darien Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Darien Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Darien Cemetery
      • Hood Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hood Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hood Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Burgamy Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgamy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burgamy Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgamy Cemetery
      • Hickory Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove 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 Balerma Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #348189  (Balerma Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #348189 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: Warthen NW
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 155
      • Location given for GNIS #348189 (Balerma Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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 Georgia's counties, including Hancock, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Balerma Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1815, Longitude: -82.8918       In this case, the coordinates for the Balerma 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.




 

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