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A visit to the Hershey Cemetery ...


The location of the Hershey 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 Hershey Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.3093°   (40° 18' 33")

Lon:   -76.6405°   (-76° 38' 25")

The Hershey Cemetery is located in Dauphin County<2>.

The county seat for Dauphin County is located in Harrisburg. Harrisburg lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the west of the Hershey Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Hershey Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Dauphin 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 Hershey 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 33 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Hershey Cemetery.

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

    • Hershey
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Union Deposit
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Deposit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Deposit
      • Union Deposit is located in Dauphin County
    • Palmyra
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
      • Palmyra is located in Lebanon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,528 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palmyra <4>
    • Campbelltown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbelltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbelltown
      • Campbelltown is located in Lebanon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbelltown <4>
    • Hummelstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hummelstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hummelstown
      • Hummelstown is located in Dauphin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,814 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hummelstown <4>
    • Shellsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shellsville
      • Shellsville is located in Dauphin County
    • Grantville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Skyline View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline View
      • Skyline View is located in Dauphin County
    • Bachmanville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bachmanville
      • Bachmanville is located in Dauphin County
    • Annville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annville
      • Annville is located in Lebanon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annville <4>
    • Rutherford
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rutherford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherford
      • Rutherford is located in Dauphin County
    • Clifton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Dauphin County
    • Continue List   (21 more) ...
      • Fontana
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fontana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontana
        • Fontana is located in Lebanon County
      • Marene Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marene Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marene Village
        • Marene Village is located in Dauphin County
      • Springford Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springford Village
        • Springford Village is located in Dauphin County
      • Middletown
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Lawn
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Colebrook
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colebrook
        • Colebrook is located in Lebanon County
      • Cleona
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Linglestown
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Paxtonia
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paxtonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paxtonia
        • Paxtonia is located in Dauphin County
      • Colonial Park
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Park
        • Colonial Park is located in Dauphin County
      • Lawnton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawnton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawnton
        • Lawnton is located in Dauphin County
      • Royalton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton
        • Royalton is located in Dauphin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,019 people
      • Aberdeen
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aberdeen
        • Aberdeen is located in Lancaster County
      • Mount Gretna
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Gretna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gretna
        • Mount Gretna is located in Lebanon County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Gretna <4>
      • Timber Hills
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Hills
        • Timber Hills is located in Lebanon County
      • Westmont
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmont
        • Westmont is located in Lebanon County
      • Heilmandale
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heilmandale
        • Heilmandale is located in Lebanon County
      • Fort Indiantown Gap
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Indiantown Gap
        • Fort Indiantown Gap is located in Lebanon County
      • Ritzie Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ritzie Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritzie Village
        • Ritzie Village is located in Dauphin County
      • Old Colonial Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Colonial Village
        • Old Colonial Village is located in Dauphin County
      • Bloomburg Village
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomburg Village
        • Bloomburg Village is located in Dauphin 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 Hershey Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dauphin County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Hershey 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 Hershey Cemetery.<5>

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

    • St. John's UMC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The St. John's UMC Cemetery is located in Dauphin County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. John's UMC Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Grantville.
      • The St. John's UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Grantville Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's UMC Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1980027 <6>
    • Resurrection Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Shirks UMC Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Shirks UMC Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
      • The Shirks UMC Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Sherks UMC Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shirks UMC Cemetery
    • Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens is located in Dauphin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
    • Moyer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Siegrist Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Siegrist Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • The Siegrist Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Siegrist Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Mt. Annville Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • South Bellegrove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The South Bellegrove Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
      • The South Bellegrove Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Bellegrove Cemetery
    • Shearer Farm Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hostetter Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Dauphin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Koons Memorial Park
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Koons Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Koons Memorial Park is located in Dauphin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Koons Memorial Park
      • Willow Grove Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Willow Grove Cemetery is located in Dauphin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Grove Cemetery
      • Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodlawn Memorial Gardens is located in Dauphin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
      • Middletown Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Bachman Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • The Bachman Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bachman Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the east of Quentin.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bachman Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1970144 <6>
      • South Annville Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • The South Annville Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
        • The South Annville Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Long's Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Annville Cemetery
      • Fairland Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fairland Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairland Cemetery
      • Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • The Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is located in Lebanon County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Fort Indiantown Gap.
        • The Indiantown Gap National Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45182 <6>

    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 Hershey Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1176897  (Hershey Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1176897 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: Hershey
      • County: Dauphin         Elev: 158
      • Location given for GNIS #1176897 (Hershey Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 Pennsylvania's counties, including Dauphin, 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 things 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 Hershey Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3093, Longitude: -76.6405       In this case, the coordinates for the Hershey 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>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.




 

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