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A visit to the Merchant Cemetery ...


The location of the Merchant 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 Merchant Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.1337°   (34° 8' 1")

Lon:   -81.6448°   (-81° 38' 41")

The Merchant Cemetery is located in Saluda County<2>.

The county seat for Saluda County is located in Saluda. Saluda lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southwest of the Merchant 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 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 Merchant Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to South Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Saluda 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 Merchant 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 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Merchant Cemetery.

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

    • Hickory Grove
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
      • Hickory Grove is located in Saluda County
    • Silverstreet
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Old Town Ferry
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town Ferry
      • Old Town Ferry is located in Newberry County
    • Prosperity
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Newberry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Smyrna
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Saluda
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Slighs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slighs
      • Slighs is located in Newberry County
    • Union
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Newberry County
    • Lake Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
      • Lake Village is located in Lexington County
    • Little Mountain
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Chappells
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Pomaria
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Batesburg
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Batesburg - Leesville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesburg - Leesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesburg - Leesville
        • Batesburg - Leesville is located in Lexington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,402 people
      • Leesville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Chapin
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapin
        • Chapin is located in Lexington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,664 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chapin <4>
      • Clubhouse Crossroads
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clubhouse Crossroads
        • Clubhouse Crossroads is located in Lexington County
      • Kinards
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Anglers Haven
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anglers Haven
        • Anglers Haven is located in Laurens 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 Merchant Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Saluda County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Merchant 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 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Merchant Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Perry Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Corinth Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corinth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corinth Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
    • New Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Chapel Cemetery is located in Newberry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Chapel Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Hannah Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Hannah Cemetery is located in Newberry County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hannah Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the north of Newberry.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hannah Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #70251 <6>
    • St. Lukes Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Newberry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
    • Pine Pleasant Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Pleasant Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Pleasant Cemetery
    • Butler Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butler Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butler Cemetery
    • Mitchell Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mitchell Hill Cemetery is located in Saluda County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Newberry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Newberry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Chapman - Summers Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Bush River Meetinghouse Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bush River Meetinghouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bush River Meetinghouse Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bush River Meetinghouse Cemetery
      • Shady Grove Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Prosperity Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Matthews Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matthews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Matthews Cemetery is located in Saluda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matthews Cemetery
      • Matthews Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matthews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Matthews Cemetery is located in Saluda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matthews Cemetery
      • Nazareth Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nazareth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nazareth Cemetery is located in Saluda County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nazareth Cemetery
      • O'Neal Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the O'Neal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The O'Neal Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the O'Neal Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Colony Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Colony Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colony Cemetery
      • Ebenezer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Newberry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer 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 Merchant Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1232594  (Merchant Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1232594 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: Silverstreet
      • County: Saluda         Elev: 142
      • Location given for GNIS #1232594 (Merchant Cemetery)

    The official website for Saluda County: www.saludacounty.sc.gov/

    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 Saluda, 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 Merchant Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1337, Longitude: -81.6448       In this case, the coordinates for the Merchant 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.




 

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