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A visit to the Bethel Cemetery ...


The location of the Bethel 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 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)

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

Lat:   37.1342°   (37° 8' 3")

Lon:   -88.6353°   (-88° 38' 7")

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

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

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Massac 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 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.

    • Brookport
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookport
      • Brookport is located in Massac County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 815 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brookport <4>
    • Paducah
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paducah
      • Paducah is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,883 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paducah <4>
    • Shady Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
      • Shady Grove is located in Massac County
    • Unionville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Massac County
    • Massac City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massac City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massac City
      • Massac City is located in Massac County
    • Metropolis
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • West Paducah
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Paducah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Paducah
      • West Paducah is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Paducah <4>
    • Lone Oak
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
      • Lone Oak is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Hendron
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hendron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hendron
      • Hendron is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Oakdale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Massac
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massac
      • Massac is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Krebs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Krebs
      • Krebs is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Reidland
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reidland
        • Reidland is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • West Future City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Future City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Future City
        • West Future City is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Future City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Future City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Future City
        • Future City is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Camelia
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelia
        • Camelia is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Ledbetter
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ledbetter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledbetter
        • Ledbetter is located in Livingston County (KY)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ledbetter <4>
      • Bay City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
        • Bay City is located in Pope County
      • Hamletsburg
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamletsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamletsburg
        • Hamletsburg is located in Pope County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamletsburg <4>
      • Cimota City
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cimota City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cimota City
        • Cimota City is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Smithland
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Joppa
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
        • Joppa is located in Massac County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joppa <4>
      • Woodville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
        • Woodville is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Melber
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melber
        • Melber is located in Graves County (KY)
      • Big Bay
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Bay
        • Big Bay is located in Massac County
      • Ragland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ragland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ragland
        • Ragland is located in McCracken County (KY)

    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 Massac 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 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Allard Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allard Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allard Cemetery
    • Pell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pell Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pell Cemetery
    • Murray Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murray Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murray Cemetery
    • Maplelawn Park Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Maplelawn Park Cemetery is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • The Maplelawn Park Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Maplelawn Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplelawn Park Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Brookport Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brookport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brookport Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brookport Cemetery
    • McCormick Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCormick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCormick Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCormick Cemetery
    • Bigley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bigley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bigley Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bigley Cemetery
    • Kingston Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kingston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kingston Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kingston Cemetery
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 McCracken County (KY)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stanley Cemetery
    • Douglas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Douglas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Douglas Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Douglas Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Massac County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Kennedy Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennedy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kennedy Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennedy Cemetery
      • Odd Fellows Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Odd Fellows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Odd Fellows Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Odd Fellows Cemetery
      • Masonic Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Masonic Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masonic Cemetery
      • Kidd Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kidd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kidd Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kidd Cemetery
      • Morrison Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morrison Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrison Cemetery
      • Buzzard Roost Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buzzard Roost Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buzzard Roost Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buzzard Roost Cemetery
      • Westerman Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westerman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Westerman Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westerman Cemetery
      • Bumgardner Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bumgardner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bumgardner Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bumgardner Cemetery
      • Massac Memorial Gardens
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Massac Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Massac Memorial Gardens is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Massac Memorial Gardens
      • Palestine Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Palestine Cemetery is located in McCracken County (KY)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine Cemetery
      • Mt. Kenton Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in McCracken County (KY)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Keckolie Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keckolie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Keckolie Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keckolie Cemetery
      • Fritts Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fritts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fritts Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fritts Cemetery
      • Barrett Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barrett Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barrett Cemetery
      • Golightly Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golightly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Golightly Cemetery is located in Massac County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golightly 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 #404263  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #404263 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: Metropolis
      • County: Massac         Elev: 104
      • Location given for GNIS #404263 (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 Massac, 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 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: 37.1342, Longitude: -88.6353       In this case, the coordinates for the Bethel 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.
    <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.




 

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