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A visit to the Salem Cemetery ...


The location of the Salem 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 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)

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

Lat:   33.5265°   (33° 31' 35")

Lon:   -89.5590°   (-89° 33' 32")

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

The county seat for Montgomery County is located in Winona. Winona lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Salem Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Salem Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Montgomery 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 Salem 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 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.

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

    • Kilmichael
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilmichael
      • Kilmichael is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 538 people
    • Sweatman
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweatman
      • Sweatman is located in Montgomery County
    • Winona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winona
      • Winona is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,830 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winona <4>
    • Duck Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Hill
      • Duck Hill is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,760 people
    • Bankston ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bankston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bankston
      • Bankston is located in Choctaw County
    • Elliott
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott
      • Elliott is located in Grenada County
    • Eupora
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eupora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eupora
      • Eupora is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,998 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eupora <4>
    • Vaiden
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaiden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaiden
      • Vaiden is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 931 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vaiden <4>
    • Walthall
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walthall
      • Walthall is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
    • French Camp
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Camp
      • French Camp is located in Choctaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for French Camp <4>
    • Slate Spring
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate Spring
      • Slate Spring is located in Calhoun County
    • Slate Springs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slate Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate Springs
      • Slate Springs is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Sapa
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sapa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sapa
        • Sapa is located in Webster County
      • Jefferson
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
        • Jefferson is located in Carroll County
      • North Carrollton
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Carrollton
        • North Carrollton is located in Carroll County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
      • Carrollton
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
        • Carrollton is located in Carroll County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 171 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <4>
      • Fame
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fame
        • Fame is located in Webster County
      • Montevista
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montevista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montevista
        • Montevista is located in Webster County
      • Grenada
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Weir
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weir have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weir
        • Weir is located in Choctaw County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weir <4>
      • Big Creek
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Creek
        • Big Creek is located in Calhoun County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
      • Memphis Junction
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memphis Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memphis Junction
        • Memphis Junction is located in Grenada 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. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Montgomery County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Purnell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Purnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Purnell Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Purnell Cemetery
    • Henry Purnell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • The Henry Purnell Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Henry Purnell Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the southwest of Kilmichael.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Purnell Cemetery
    • Mulberry Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mulberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mulberry Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mulberry Cemetery
    • Loggins Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loggins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Loggins Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loggins Cemetery
    • Old Northern Grocery Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Northern Grocery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Northern Grocery Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Northern Grocery Cemetery
    • Bronte Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bronte Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bronte Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bronte Cemetery
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Peebles Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peebles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peebles Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peebles Cemetery
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • 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 Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Lindsey Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindsey Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lindsey Springs Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindsey Springs Cemetery
    • Pine Forest Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Forest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Forest Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Forest Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Hightower Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hightower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hightower Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hightower Cemetery
      • Hays Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hays Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hays Creek Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hays Creek Cemetery
      • Hays Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hays Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hays Creek Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hays Creek Cemetery
      • Wilmount Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilmount Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilmount Cemetery
      • Milligan Springs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milligan Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Milligan Springs Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milligan Springs Cemetery
      • New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Bethesda Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethesda Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethesda Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethesda Cemetery
      • Bethesda Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethesda Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethesda Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethesda Cemetery
      • Bethlehem Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 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 Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Flowers Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flowers Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flowers Cemetery
      • Kindred Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kindred Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kindred Cemetery is located in Montgomery County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kindred Cemetery
      • Edgeworth Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edgeworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Edgeworth Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edgeworth 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 Salem Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #677265  (Salem Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #677265 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: Lodi
      • County: Montgomery         Elev: 134
      • Location given for GNIS #677265 (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 Montgomery, 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5265, Longitude: -89.5590       In this case, the coordinates for the Salem 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.




 

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