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A visit to the Salem 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 Salem Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Salem Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   33.7262°   (33° 43' 34")

Lon:   -83.3896°   (-83° 23' 22")

The Salem Cemetery is located in Oconee County<2>.

The county seat for Oconee County is located in Watkinsville. Watkinsville lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north of the Salem Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Thrasher Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrasher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrasher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thrasher Cemetery is located in Oconee County
  • Brown - Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown - Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown - Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brown - Jones Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Hardigree - Aycock Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardigree - Aycock Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hardigree - Aycock Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Hardigree - Aycock Cemetery is located in Oconee County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hardigree - Aycock Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the north of Watkinsville.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2330033 <6>
  • Jacks Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jacks Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Jacks Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Jacks Cemetery is located in Oconee County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jacks Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the northwest of Watkinsville.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2414153 <6>
  • Marshall Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marshall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marshall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marshall Cemetery is located in Oconee County
  • Farmington Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farmington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farmington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Farmington Cemetery is located in Oconee County
  • Apalachee Prior Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Apalachee Prior Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Apalachee Prior Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Apalachee Prior Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Cochran Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cochran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cochran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cochran Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Hardigree Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardigree Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardigree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hardigree Cemetery is located in Oconee County
  • Mayne Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mayne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mayne Cemetery is located in Oconee County
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • 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 Oconee County
  • Wagnon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wagnon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wagnon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wagnon Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • William Ruark Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the William Ruark Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the William Ruark Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • The William Ruark Cemetery is located in Morgan County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the William Ruark Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the west of Bostwick.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2332405 <6>
    • Almand Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Almand Cemetery
      • The Almand Cemetery is located in Morgan County
    • Long Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Family Cemetery
      • The Long Family Cemetery is located in Morgan County
    • Elder Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elder Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elder Cemetery is located in Oconee County
    • Huff Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Poplar Springs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Springs Cemetery
      • 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 Oconee County
    • Fambrough Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fambrough Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fambrough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fambrough Cemetery is located in Oconee County
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • 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 Oconee County
    • Willoughby Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willoughby Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willoughby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willoughby Cemetery is located in Oconee County
    • Elder Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elder Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elder Cemetery is located in Oconee 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]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.

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

  • Farmington
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Scull Shoals ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Scull Shoals. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scull Shoals
    • Scull Shoals is located in Greene County
  • Bishop
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Bostwick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Smyrna
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
    • Smyrna is located in Morgan County
  • North High Shoals
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North High Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North High Shoals
    • North High Shoals is located in Oconee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 736 people
  • High Shoals
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Watkinsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkinsville
    • Watkinsville is located in Oconee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,962 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Watkinsville <7>
  • Madison
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
    • Madison is located in Morgan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,258 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <7>
  • Buckhead
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Maxeys
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxeys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxeys
    • Maxeys is located in Oglethorpe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maxeys <7>
  • Eastville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eastville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastville
    • Eastville is located in Oconee County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Stephens
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephens
      • Stephens is located in Oglethorpe County
      • Former name for Stephens:
      • Antioch
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stephens <7>
    • Good Hope
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Rutledge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rutledge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
      • Rutledge is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 831 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rutledge <7>
    • Overlook Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook Village
      • Overlook Village is located in Oconee County
    • Cherokee Corner ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cherokee Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Corner
      • Cherokee Corner is located in Oglethorpe County
    • Greensboro
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Arnoldsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Athens
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Woodville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
      • Woodville is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 397 people
    • Osceola Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osceola Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osceola Village
      • Osceola Village is located in Oconee County
    • Mount Vernon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
      • Mount Vernon is located in Walton County
    • Bogart
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Crawford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Winterville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)

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 Salem Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Oconee County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Salem Cemetery:

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 Salem Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #356802  (Salem Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #356802 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: Apalachee
    • County: Oconee         Elev: 208
    • Location given for GNIS #356802 (Salem Cemetery)

The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeecounty.com/

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 Oconee, 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 things 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7262, Longitude: -83.3896       In this case, the coordinates for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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.
<7>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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