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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:   39.5636°   (39° 33' 48")

Lon:   -86.2153°   (-86° 12' 55")

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

The county seat for Johnson County is located in Franklin. Franklin lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Salem Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lowe Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lowe Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Mallow Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallow Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mallow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mallow Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • MacKenzie Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the MacKenzie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the MacKenzie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The MacKenzie Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • McColgin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McColgin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McColgin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McColgin Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Mt. Auburn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Auburn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Auburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Auburn Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
    • The Forest Lawn Memory Gardens is located in Johnson County
    • The Forest Lawn Memory Gardens has also been known as:
    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #85036 <5>
  • The Gardens At Olive Branch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Messersmith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Messersmith Cemetery
    • The Messersmith Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Messersmith Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the east of Greenwood.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #85909 <5>
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Henderson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Carmen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carmen Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Simpson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Simpson Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Watts Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watts Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watts Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Utterback Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Utterback Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Utterback Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Utterback Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Bargersville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bargersville Cemetery
      • The Bargersville Cemetery is located in Johnson County
      • The Bargersville Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Doty Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #84234 <5>
    • Boles Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boles Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boles Cemetery is located in Johnson County
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Johnson County
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Glenns Valley Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #86050 <5>

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.

  • Bluff Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bluff Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Creek
    • Bluff Creek is located in Johnson County
  • Waverly
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waverly. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
    • Waverly is located in Morgan County
  • Banta
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banta
    • Banta is located in Johnson County
  • Bargersville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Stones Crossing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Crossing
    • Stones Crossing is located in Johnson County
  • Smith Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Valley
    • Smith Valley is located in Johnson County
  • Red House ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red House. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red House
    • Red House is located in Morgan County
  • Providence
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
    • Providence is located in Johnson County
  • New Whiteland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Whiteland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Whiteland
    • New Whiteland is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,350 people
  • Greenwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 60,279 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenwood <7>
  • Whiteland
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiteland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiteland
    • Whiteland is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,697 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whiteland <7>
  • West Newton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Newton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Newton
    • West Newton is located in Marion County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Young
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Young have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young
      • Young is located in Morgan County
    • Bethany
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
      • Bethany is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
    • Southport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
      • Southport is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,760 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southport <7>
    • Homecroft
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homecroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homecroft
      • Homecroft is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 764 people
    • Camby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Camby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camby
      • Camby is located in Marion County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camby <7>
    • Brookmoor
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brookmoor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmoor
      • Brookmoor is located in Morgan County
    • Brooklyn
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,472 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn <7>
    • Anita ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anita. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anita
      • Anita is located in Johnson County
    • Mooresville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Trafalgar
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Franklin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Samaria
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samaria
      • Samaria is located in Johnson County
    • Rocklane
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocklane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocklane
      • Rocklane is located in Johnson County
    • Lake Hart
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Hart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Hart
      • Lake Hart is located in Morgan County

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. The following communities are located in Johnson 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 begin 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 #2107788  (Salem Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2107788 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: Bargersville
    • County: Johnson         Elev: 240
    • Location given for GNIS #2107788 (Salem Cemetery)

The official website for Johnson County: www.co.johnson.in.us/

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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 Indiana's counties, including Johnson, 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5636, Longitude: -86.2153       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>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>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.
<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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