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A visit to the Bethel Cemetery ...



Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Bethel Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Bethel Cemetery (FG ID #38580)

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 ...

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

Lat:   45.0322°   (45° 1' 55")

Lon:   -123.1847°   (-123° 11' 4")

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

The county seat for Polk County is located in Dallas. Dallas lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the Bethel Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Oregon:
  • Pages specific to Polk 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 26 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.

    • Crowley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crowley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crowley
      • Crowley is located in Polk County
    • Zena
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zena
      • Zena is located in Polk County
    • Lincoln
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
      • Lincoln is located in Polk County
    • Amity
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amity have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amity
      • Amity is located in Yamhill County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,722 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amity <5>
    • Salemtowne
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salemtowne
      • Salemtowne is located in Polk County
    • Hopewell
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Dolph Corner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dolph Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolph Corner
      • Dolph Corner is located in Polk County
    • Rickreall
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Eola
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eola have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
      • Eola is located in Polk County
    • Keizer
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keizer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keizer
      • Keizer is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,593 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keizer <5>
    • Eola Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eola Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola Village
      • Eola Village is located in Yamhill County
    • Whiteson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiteson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiteson
      • Whiteson is located in Yamhill County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Bellevue
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellevue
        • Bellevue is located in Yamhill County
      • Dallas
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dallas have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dallas
        • Dallas is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,331 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dallas <5>
      • Salem
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
        • Salem is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 175,891 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <5>
      • Ellendale
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
        • Ellendale is located in Polk County
      • Hayesville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayesville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayesville
        • Hayesville is located in Marion County
      • Labish Village
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Labish Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Labish Village
        • Labish Village is located in Marion County
      • Badger Corner
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Badger Corner
        • Badger Corner is located in Marion County
      • Brooks
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Sheridan
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Buell
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buell
        • Buell is located in Polk County
      • Monmouth
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Independence
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Four Corners
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
        • Four Corners is located in Marion County
      • McMinnville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)

    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 Polk 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 27 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Zena Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zena Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zena Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zena Cemetery
    • Etna Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Etna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Etna Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Etna Cemetery
    • Amity Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amity Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amity Cemetery
    • Brigittine Monastery Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Rest Lawn Memory Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Hopewell Evangelical Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Ball Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Fast Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fast Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fast Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fast Cemetery
    • Claggett Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claggett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Claggett Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claggett Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Deer Creek Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deer Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deer Creek Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deer Creek Cemetery
    • Salt Creek Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salt Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salt Creek Cemetery is located in Polk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salt Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Brown Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Embree Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Embree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Embree Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Embree Cemetery
      • United Brethren Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Brethren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The United Brethren Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Brethren Cemetery
      • Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Hayesville Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hayesville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hayesville Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hayesville Cemetery
      • Chemawa Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chemawa Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chemawa Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chemawa Cemetery
      • O'Dell Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the O'Dell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The O'Dell Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the O'Dell Cemetery
      • South Yamhill Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Yamhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The South Yamhill Cemetery is located in Yamhill County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Yamhill Cemetery
      • Greencrest Memorial Park
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greencrest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greencrest Memorial Park is located in Yamhill County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greencrest Memorial Park
      • Belcrest Memorial Park
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • The Belcrest Memorial Park is located in Marion County
        • The Belcrest Memorial Park has also been known as:
        • Belcrest Memorial Park / Salem Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belcrest Memorial Park
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38570 <1>
      • St. Barbara Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • City View Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Salem Pioneer Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Pioneer Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • Lee Mission Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lee Mission Cemetery is located in Marion County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Mission 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 #1117563  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1117563 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: Amity
      • County: Polk         Elev: 72
      • Location given for GNIS #1117563 (Bethel Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #38580

    The official website for Polk County: www.co.polk.or.us/

    The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Oregon's counties, including Polk, 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: 45.0322, Longitude: -123.1847    
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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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