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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:   39.3732°   (39° 22' 23")

Lon:   -77.7214°   (-77° 43' 17")

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

The county seat for Washington County is located in Hagerstown. Hagerstown lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the north of the Bethel Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Maryland:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 31 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.

    • Bolivar
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,018 people
    • Harpers Ferry
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Lower Town
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Sandy Hook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County
    • Antietam
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antietam
      • Antietam is located in Washington County
    • Brownsville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Washington County
    • Gapland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Knoxville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <4>
    • Burkittsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkittsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkittsville
      • Burkittsville is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkittsville <4>
    • Rohrersville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rohrersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rohrersville
      • Rohrersville is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rohrersville <4>
    • Sharpsburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Brunswick
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (19 more) ...
      • Rosemont
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemont
        • Rosemont is located in Frederick County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 332 people
      • Petersville
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersville
        • Petersville is located in Frederick County
      • Eakles Mills
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eakles Mills
        • Eakles Mills is located in Washington County
      • Shepherdstown
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdstown
        • Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,922 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdstown <4>
      • Keedysville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keedysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keedysville
        • Keedysville is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keedysville <4>
      • Bardane
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bardane
        • Bardane is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Lovettsville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Olive
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive
        • Olive is located in Frederick County
      • Boss Arnold Village
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boss Arnold Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boss Arnold Village
        • Boss Arnold Village is located in Frederick County
      • Jefferson Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Village
        • Jefferson Village is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Ranson
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranson
        • Ranson is located in Jefferson County (WV)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,360 people
        • Ranson has also been known as:
        • Corporation of Ranson
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ranson <4>
      • Charles Town
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Bloomery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomery
        • Bloomery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Bolington
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolington
        • Bolington is located in Loudoun County (VA)
      • Lander
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lander have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lander
        • Lander is located in Frederick County
      • Bolivar
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
        • Bolivar is located in Frederick County
      • Zittlestown
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zittlestown
        • Zittlestown is located in Washington County
      • Boonsboro
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boonsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonsboro
        • Boonsboro is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,655 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boonsboro <4>
      • Scrabble
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scrabble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scrabble
        • Scrabble is located in Berkeley County (WV)

    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 Washington 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 31 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.

    • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Brownsville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Brownsville Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • The Brownsville Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownsville Cemetery
    • St. Lukes Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
    • Bolivar Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolivar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bolivar Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolivar Cemetery
    • Harper Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harper Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
    • Brownsville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Brownsville Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • The Brownsville Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Brownsville Cemetery
      • Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownsville Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #689362 <6>
    • Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery
    • St. James Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
    • Uvilla Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Uvilla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Uvilla Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Uvilla Cemetery
    • Old Reformed Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Reformed Cemetery is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Reformed Cemetery
    • Reformed Graveyard
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reformed Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reformed Graveyard is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reformed Graveyard
    • Elk Branch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elk Branch Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Branch Cemetery
    • Continue List   (19 more) ...
      • Silver Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Silver Grove Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Grove Cemetery
      • Ebenezer Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Loudoun County (VA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Burkittsville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burkittsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burkittsville Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burkittsville Cemetery
      • Rohersville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rohersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rohersville Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rohersville Cemetery
      • Mt. Briar Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Briar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Briar Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Briar Cemetery
      • Antietam National Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Mountain View Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • The Mountain View Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mountain View Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northeast of Sharpsburg.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mountain View Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #81277 <6>
      • Reformed Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Reformed Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reformed Cemetery
      • First Methodist Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • The First Methodist Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • The First Methodist Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Sharpsburg First Methodist Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the First Methodist Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2325328 <6>
      • Shepherds Graveyard
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shepherds Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shepherds Graveyard is located in Jefferson County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shepherds Graveyard
      • Elmwood Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
      • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Loudoun County (VA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Old Lutheran Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Lutheran Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Lutheran Cemetery
      • Park Heights Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Park Heights Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Park Heights Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Park Heights Cemetery
      • St. Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • The St. Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<3> to the southwest of Rosemont.
        • The St. Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • St. Marks Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #81532 <6>
      • Pleasant View Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant View Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
      • Church of God Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Church of God Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Church of God Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church of God Cemetery
      • Mt. Hope Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Frederick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope 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 #1714025  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1714025 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: Harpers Ferry
      • County: Washington         Elev: 189
      • Location given for GNIS #1714025 (Bethel Cemetery)

    The official website for Washington County: www.washco-md.net/

    The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 Maryland's counties, including Washington, 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' 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 Bethel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3732, Longitude: -77.7214       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.
    <7>The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) has created and maintains a database of historic properties that is called MIHP (for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties). More information about the MHT and MIHP can be found on their website: mht.maryland.gov.




 

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