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A visit to the Berea Cemetery ...


The location of the Berea 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 Berea Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Berea Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   34.5123°   (34° 30' 44")

Lon:   -90.3659°   (-90° 21' 57")

The Berea Cemetery is located in Tunica County<2>.

The county seat for Tunica County is located in Tunica. Tunica lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the north of the Berea 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 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 Berea Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Tunica 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 Berea 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Berea Cemetery.

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

    • Clayton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Tunica County
    • Lula
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lula
      • Lula is located in Coahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lula <4>
    • Rich
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich
      • Rich is located in Coahoma County
    • Evansville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansville
      • Evansville is located in Tunica County
    • Powell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell
      • Powell is located in Coahoma County
    • Sledge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sledge
      • Sledge is located in Quitman County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
    • Crenshaw
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crenshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crenshaw
      • Crenshaw is located in Panola County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 845 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crenshaw <4>
    • Askew
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Askew
      • Askew is located in Panola County
    • Peyton ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peyton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peyton
      • Peyton is located in Tunica County
    • Falcon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon
      • Falcon is located in Quitman County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 142 people
    • Tunica
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunica
      • Tunica is located in Tunica County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 823 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tunica <4>
    • Helena
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Coahoma
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Longtown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longtown
        • Longtown is located in Panola County
      • North Tunica
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Tunica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Tunica
        • North Tunica is located in Tunica County
      • Jonestown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonestown
        • Jonestown is located in Coahoma County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,070 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonestown <4>
      • Helena - West Helena
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena - West Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena - West Helena
        • Helena - West Helena is located in Phillips County (AR)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,032 people
      • West Helena
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Eagles Nest
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Nest
        • Eagles Nest is located in Coahoma County
      • Mhoon Landing ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mhoon Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mhoon Landing
        • Mhoon Landing is located in Tunica County
      • Huma
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huma
        • Huma is located in Phillips County (AR)

    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 Berea Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tunica County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Berea 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Berea Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Rising Sun Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rising Sun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rising Sun Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rising Sun Cemetery
    • Church of God Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • 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 Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church of God Cemetery
    • Dowd Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dowd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dowd Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dowd Cemetery
    • Bradley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bradley Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
    • Dooley Wood Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dooley Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dooley Wood Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dooley Wood Cemetery
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Daygo Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daygo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Daygo Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daygo Cemetery
    • Whites Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whites Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whites Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whites Cemetery
    • Walton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walton Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walton Cemetery
    • Mt. Sinia Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sinia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Sinia Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sinia Cemetery
    • Alexander Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Tunica County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Bosket Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bosket Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bosket Cemetery is located in Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bosket Cemetery
      • Mt. Olive Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • 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 Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Coahoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Barbee Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barbee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barbee Cemetery is located in Coahoma County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barbee Cemetery
      • New Baptist Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Baptist Cemetery is located in Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Baptist Cemetery
      • Kyles Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kyles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kyles Cemetery is located in Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kyles Cemetery
      • Crouse Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crouse Cemetery is located in Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crouse Cemetery
      • New Hope Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Tunica County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New 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 Berea Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #666840  (Berea Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #666840 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: Walnut Lake
      • County: Tunica         Elev: 52
      • Location given for GNIS #666840 (Berea Cemetery)

    The official website for Tunica County: www.tunicacounty.com/

    The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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 Mississippi's counties, including Tunica, 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 Berea Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5123, Longitude: -90.3659       In this case, the coordinates for the Berea 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>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.
    <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.
    <7>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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