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A visit to the Bethel Cemetery ...



Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Bethel Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Bethel Cemetery (FG ID #94244)

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 ...

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

Lat:   41.6243°   (41° 37' 27")

Lon:   -95.7017°   (-95° 42' 6")

The cemetery is located in Harrison County<3>.

As an estimate, the Bethel Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the west of Logan.

The county seat for Harrison County is located in Logan. Logan lies just to the west northwest of the Bethel Cemetery .

Name Variations for Bethel 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.

Bethel Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Bethel - Knauss 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.

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 helpful 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 Bethel Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Harrison 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Bethel Cemetery.

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

    • Logan
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
      • Logan is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,403 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Logan <4>
    • Persia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persia
      • Persia is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 281 people
    • Woodbine
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbine have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbine
      • Woodbine is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,363 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbine <4>
    • Portsmouth
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Magnolia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Missouri Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Missouri Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri Valley
      • Missouri Valley is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,576 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Missouri Valley <4>
    • Pigeon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon
      • Pigeon is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Neola
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neola
      • Neola is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 890 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Neola <4>
    • Loveland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveland
      • Loveland is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Minden
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minden
      • Minden is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minden <4>
    • Tennant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennant
      • Tennant is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 63 people
    • Panama
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panama have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
      • Panama is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Panama <4>
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • California Junction
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California Junction
        • California Junction is located in Harrison County
      • Honey Creek
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Creek
        • Honey Creek is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Shelby
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby
        • Shelby is located in Shelby County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelby <4>
      • Underwood
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Underwood
        • Underwood is located in Pottawattamie County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Underwood <4>
      • Dunlap
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunlap have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlap
        • Dunlap is located in Harrison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 978 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunlap <4>
      • Modale
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Modale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Modale
        • Modale is located in Harrison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Modale <4>
      • Westphalia
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westphalia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westphalia
        • Westphalia is located in Shelby County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
      • Earling
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earling have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earling
        • Earling is located in Shelby County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 403 people
      • Mondamin
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Pisgah
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
        • Pisgah is located in Harrison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pisgah <4>

    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 Harrison 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 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<6>

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

    • McGavern Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGavern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGavern Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGavern Cemetery
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
    • Harris Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harris Grove Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Grove Cemetery
    • Hawkins Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hawkins Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawkins Cemetery
    • Logan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Logan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Logan Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Logan Cemetery
    • Valley View Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Valley View Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley View Cemetery
    • Ellison Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
    • Linwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Linwood Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linwood Cemetery
    • Cowan - Pardee Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowan - Pardee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cowan - Pardee Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowan - Pardee Cemetery
    • Silver Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Silver Hill Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Hill Cemetery
    • Cox Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cox Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Mefferd Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mefferd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mefferd Cemetery is located in Harrison County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mefferd Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Chambers Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chambers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chambers Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chambers Cemetery
      • Woodbine Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodbine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodbine Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodbine Cemetery
      • Biglers Grove Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Biglers Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Biglers Grove Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Biglers Grove Cemetery
      • Lytle Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lytle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lytle Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lytle Cemetery
      • Calhoun Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
      • Schley Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Schley Cemetery is located in Harrison County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schley Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys 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 #454543  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #454543 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: Hard Scratch
      • County: Harrison         Elev: 406
      • Location given for GNIS #454543 (Bethel Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #94244

    The official website for Harrison County: www.harrisoncountyia.org/

    The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) 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 Bethel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6243, Longitude: -95.7017    
    <3>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Harrison, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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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