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A visit to the New 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 New Salem Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.9412°   (34° 56' 28")

Lon:   -89.6195°   (-89° 37' 10")

The New Salem Cemetery is located in Marshall County<2>.

The county seat for Marshall County is located in Holly Springs. Holly Springs lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the New Salem Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the New Salem Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • 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 Marshall County
  • Benton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Benton Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Eason Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eason Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eason Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Carington Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carington Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Coldwater Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coldwater Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coldwater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coldwater Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Marshall County
  • Edrizon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edrizon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edrizon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Edrizon Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • New Shannon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Shannon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Shannon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Shannon Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Barton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barton Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Newest Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Newest Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • King Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The King Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Brick Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brick Cemetery is located in Marshall County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Walker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Cemetery is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Walker Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Cemetery is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • St. Marks Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marks Cemetery is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Magnolia Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Halliburton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halliburton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halliburton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Halliburton Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • McGehee Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGehee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGehee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGehee Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • St. Mathis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mathis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mathis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mathis Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Byhalia Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byhalia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byhalia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byhalia Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Olive Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Carey Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carey Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carey Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carey Chapel Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Brittenum Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brittenum Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brittenum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brittenum Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Oursler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oursler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oursler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oursler Cemetery is located in Fayette County (TN)

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the New Salem Cemetery.

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

  • Cayce
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayce
    • Cayce is located in Marshall County
  • Taska
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Taska. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taska
    • Taska is located in Marshall County
  • Barton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
    • Barton is located in Marshall County
  • Piperton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piperton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piperton
    • Piperton is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,128 people
  • Mount Pleasant
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Byhalia
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byhalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byhalia
    • Byhalia is located in Marshall County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,213 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byhalia <7>
  • Victoria
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
    • Victoria is located in Marshall County
  • Collierville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Red Banks
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Rossville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
    • Rossville is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,012 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <7>
  • Bailey
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bailey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
    • Bailey is located in Shelby County (TN)
  • Slayden
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slayden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayden
    • Slayden is located in Marshall County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Ingrams Mill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingrams Mill
      • Ingrams Mill is located in DeSoto County
    • Elba
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Forest Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forest Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Atway
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atway
      • Atway is located in Marshall County
    • Olive Branch
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive Branch
      • Olive Branch is located in DeSoto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,646 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olive Branch <7>
    • Holly Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,684 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holly Springs <7>
    • Hudsonville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hudsonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudsonville
      • Hudsonville is located in Marshall County
    • Canadaville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canadaville
      • Canadaville is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Germantown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Marianna
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marianna. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marianna
      • Marianna is located in Marshall County
    • Moscow
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <7>

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 New Salem Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marshall County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #683840  (New Salem Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #683840 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: Mount Pleasant
    • County: Marshall         Elev: 116
    • Location given for GNIS #683840 (New Salem Cemetery)

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 Marshall, 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 New Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9412, Longitude: -89.6195       In this case, the coordinates for the New 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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