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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:   32.7352°   (32° 44' 6")

Lon:   -82.9943°   (-82° 59' 39")

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

The county seat for Wilkinson County is located in Irwinton. Irwinton lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Salem Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Lords Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lords Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lords Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lords Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
  • Hagin - Fordham Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hagin - Fordham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hagin - Fordham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hagin - Fordham Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
  • Post Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Post Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Post Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Post Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
  • Big Sandy Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Sandy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Sandy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Big Sandy Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
  • Plummer Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plummer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plummer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Plummer Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Moody Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moody Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moody Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moody Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Poplar Springs Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Wilkinson County
  • Spring Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Stanley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Hightower Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hightower Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hightower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hightower Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Martin Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Red Field Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Field Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Field Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Red Field Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Bay Branch Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bay Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bay Branch Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Collins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Collins Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
    • Stevens - Cason Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevens - Cason Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevens - Cason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stevens - Cason Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County
    • Holly Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holly Grove Cemetery is located in Laurens County
    • Kellams Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kellams Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kellams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kellams Cemetery is located in Laurens County
    • Waters Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Waters Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Bay Springs Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bay Springs Cemetery
      • The Bay Springs Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Carter Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Washington County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.

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

  • Beech Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Hill
    • Beech Hill is located in Wilkinson County
  • Toomsboro
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toomsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toomsboro
    • Toomsboro is located in Wilkinson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toomsboro <5>
  • Oconee
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • 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 <5>
  • Irwinton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irwinton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwinton
    • Irwinton is located in Wilkinson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 546 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irwinton <5>
  • Dudley
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • Dublin
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • East Dublin
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Lovett
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovett
    • Lovett is located in Laurens County
  • McIntyre
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McIntyre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McIntyre
    • McIntyre is located in Wilkinson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 598 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McIntyre <5>
  • Montrose
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Wrightsville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Allentown
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Harrison
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Danville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Tennille
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Deepstep
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Goat Town
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Oconee Old Town ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Sandersville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <5>
    • Jeffersonville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeffersonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
      • Jeffersonville is located in Twiggs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 931 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jeffersonville <5>
    • Dexter
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Ivey
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivey
      • Ivey is located in Wilkinson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 899 people

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 Wilkinson 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 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 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 #346814  (Salem Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #346814 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: Cow Hell Swamp
    • County: Wilkinson         Elev: 80
    • Location given for GNIS #346814 (Salem 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 Wilkinson, 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.7352, Longitude: -82.9943       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>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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