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A visit to the Bethel 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 Bethel Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Bethel 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 Bethel Cemetery

Lat:   38.9837°   (38° 59' 1")

Lon:   -89.5148°   (-89° 30' 53")

The Bethel Cemetery is located in Bond County<2>.

The county seat for Bond County is located in Greenville. Greenville lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Bethel Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • 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 Bond County
  • Tisdale Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tisdale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tisdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tisdale Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Elm Point Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elm Point Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Sunny Side Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunny Side Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunny Side Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sunny Side Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Coyle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coyle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coyle Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Wade Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wade Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wade Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Rankin Presbyterian Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rankin Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rankin Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rankin Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
  • Kirkland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Mt. Nebo Old Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo Old Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Nebo Old Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Nebo Old Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Union Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Grove Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Jett Number Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jett Number Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jett Number Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jett Number Cemetery is located in Bond County
  • Donneilson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donneilson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donneilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Donneilson Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • New Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      • The New Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Bond County
      • The New Mt. Nebo Cemetery has also been known as:
      • New Mount Nebo Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2183416 <5>
    • Edwards Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edwards Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edwards Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Edwards Chapel Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
    • Peterson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peterson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Brown Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gilead Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Waveland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waveland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waveland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Waveland Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
    • Baptist Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baptist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baptist Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
    • File Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the File Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the File Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The File Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Hazel Dell Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hazel Dell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hazel Dell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hazel Dell Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Hazel Dell Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hazel Dell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hazel Dell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hazel Dell Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Wright Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wright Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wright Cemetery is located in Bond County
    • Traylor Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Traylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Traylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Traylor Cemetery is located in Montgomery 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 Bethel Cemetery.

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

  • Reno
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reno
    • Reno is located in Bond County
  • Donnellson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnellson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnellson
    • Donnellson is located in Montgomery County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donnellson <6>
  • Sorento
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Panama
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
    • Panama is located in Montgomery County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 310 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Panama <6>
  • Old Ripley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Ripley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Ripley
    • Old Ripley is located in Bond County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
  • Walshville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • New Douglas
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Douglas. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Douglas
    • New Douglas is located in Madison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Douglas <6>
  • Greenville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
    • Greenville is located in Bond County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,365 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <6>
  • Coffeen
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Pocahontas
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Taylor Springs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Springs
    • Taylor Springs is located in Montgomery County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Springs <6>
  • Smithboro
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Schram City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schram City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schram City
      • Schram City is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 542 people
    • Mount Olive
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Alhambra
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alhambra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alhambra
      • Alhambra is located in Madison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 648 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alhambra <6>
    • Grantfork
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantfork
      • Grantfork is located in Madison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
    • Mulberry Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry Grove
      • Mulberry Grove is located in Bond County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 570 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulberry Grove <6>
    • Chapman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chapman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapman
      • Chapman is located in Montgomery County
    • Hillsboro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
      • Hillsboro is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,909 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillsboro <6>
    • Williamson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamson
      • Williamson is located in Madison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamson <6>
    • Livingston
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Madison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 796 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <6>
    • Pleasant Mound
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pleasant Mound. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Mound
      • Pleasant Mound is located in Bond County
    • Butler
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Butler <6>
    • Lake Ka-ho
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ka-ho have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ka-ho
      • Lake Ka-ho is located in Macoupin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
      • Lake Ka-ho has also been known as:
      • Lake Ka-Ho village
    • White City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Macoupin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
    • Staunton
      (14 miles [22.5 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 Bethel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bond County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Bethel 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 Bethel 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 Bethel Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #404272  (Bethel Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #404272 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: Sorento South
    • County: Bond         Elev: 179
    • Location given for GNIS #404272 (Bethel Cemetery)

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.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 Illinois' counties, including Bond, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' 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 Bethel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9837, Longitude: -89.5148       In this case, the coordinates for the Bethel 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>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.
<7>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.




 

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