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A visit to the Bethel Cemetery ...


The location of the Bethel 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 Bethel Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.2077°   (33° 12' 27")

Lon:   -80.6570°   (-80° 39' 25")

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

The county seat for Dorchester County is located in Saint George. Saint George lies just to the east southeast of the Bethel 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 helpful 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 South Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Dorchester 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 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Bethel Cemetery.

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

    • Reevesville
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Saint George
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Grover
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Johnsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsville
      • Johnsville is located in Colleton County
    • Branchville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Bowman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Canadys
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Sixty Six
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixty Six
      • Sixty Six is located in Orangeburg County
    • Smoaks
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Harleyville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Sidney
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sidney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sidney
      • Sidney is located in Colleton County
    • Dorchester
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Wells
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells
        • Wells is located in Orangeburg County
      • Rowesville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Williams
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Ruffin
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Holly Hill
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Lodge
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Drigger Crossroads
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drigger Crossroads
        • Drigger Crossroads is located in Colleton County
      • Round O
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Sandridge
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandridge
        • Sandridge is located in Berkeley County
      • Walterboro
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)

    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 Dorchester 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 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Bethel Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Heaton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heaton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heaton Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heaton Cemetery
    • Whitestone Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitestone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitestone Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitestone Cemetery
    • Rigby Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rigby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rigby Cemetery is located in Orangeburg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rigby Cemetery
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Orangeburg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Good Hope Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Good Hope Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
    • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Orangeburg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Beulah Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beulah Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Hagerman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hagerman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hagerman Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hagerman Cemetery
    • Appleby Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Appleby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Appleby Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Appleby Cemetery
    • New Grace UMC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Dukes Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dukes Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dukes Cemetery
    • St. George Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. George Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. George Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • St. James Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. James Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • May - Stokes - Raysor Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May - Stokes - Raysor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The May - Stokes - Raysor Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May - Stokes - Raysor Cemetery
      • Spell - Risher Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spell - Risher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spell - Risher Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spell - Risher Cemetery
      • Patrick Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Patrick Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patrick Cemetery
      • Old Miss Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Miss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Miss Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Miss Cemetery
      • Spell Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • The Spell Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spell Cemetery
      • Green Pond Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Pond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Green Pond Cemetery is located in Colleton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Pond Cemetery
      • Walters Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Walters Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walters Cemetery
      • Harper Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harper Cemetery is located in Dorchester County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper 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 #1241046  (Bethel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1241046 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: Reevesville
      • County: Dorchester         Elev: 34
      • Location given for GNIS #1241046 (Bethel Cemetery)

    The official website for Dorchester County: www.dorchestercounty.net/

    The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.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 South Carolina's counties, including Dorchester, 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 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: 33.2077, Longitude: -80.6570       In this case, the coordinates for the Bethel 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.




 

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