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A visit to the Simmons Cemetery ...


We aren't confident of the location of the Simmons Cemetery, so consider the above location as an estimate.<1>


Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Simmons Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <2> website: The Simmons Cemetery (FG ID #2303669)

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 Simmons Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Simmons Cemetery has been estimated.

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

Lat:   32.8542°   (32° 51' 15")

Lon:   -79.9056°   (-79° 54' 20")

The Simmons Cemetery is located in Berkeley County<3>.

The county seat for Berkeley County is located in Moncks Corner. Moncks Corner lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<4> to the north northwest of the Simmons 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 Simmons Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to South Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Berkeley 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 Simmons 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]<4> of the Simmons Cemetery.

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

    • Charleston
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Charleston County
    • Mount Pleasant
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Dorchester
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorchester
      • Dorchester is located in Charleston County
    • Grove Creek Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Creek Village
      • Grove Creek Village is located in Charleston County
    • Old Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Charleston County
    • North Charleston
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Charles Towne Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charles Towne Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charles Towne Village
      • Charles Towne Village is located in Charleston County
    • Wando
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Sullivan's Island
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hanahan
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Essex Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Essex Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Essex Village
      • Essex Village is located in Charleston County
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Island-of-Palms
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island-of-Palms have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island-of-Palms
        • Island-of-Palms is located in Charleston County
      • James Island
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James Island
        • James Island is located in Charleston County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,226 people
      • Isle-of-Palms
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Otranto
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otranto have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otranto
        • Otranto is located in Charleston County
      • Goose Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Camelot Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot Village
        • Camelot Village is located in Berkeley County
      • Johns Island
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Folly Beach
        (13 miles [20.9 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 Simmons Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Berkeley County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Simmons Cemetery.<7>

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

    • Adverse Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Adverse Cemetery is located in Charleston County
      • The Adverse Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Citadel Square Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adverse Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #69384 <2>
    • Emanuel AME Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Greek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Greek Cemetery is located in Charleston County
      • The Greek Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Greek Orthodox Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greek Cemetery
    • Magnolia Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery is located in Charleston County
      • The Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Beth Elohim Cemetery
      • Buquenin Ave. Cemetery
      • KK Beth Elohim Cemetery
      • KKBE Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2225093 <2>
    • St. Lawrence Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Riverview Memorial Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverview Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverview Memorial Park is located in Charleston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverview Memorial Park
    • Hebrew Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebrew Cemetery is located in Charleston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Cemetery
    • St. Patricks Catholic Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Second Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Venning Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Venning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Venning Cemetery is located in Charleston County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Venning Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Charleston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Quaker Churchyard Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quaker Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Quaker Churchyard Cemetery is located in Charleston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quaker Churchyard Cemetery
      • St. Michaels Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • First Baptist Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Confederate Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Confederate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Confederate Cemetery is located in Charleston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Confederate Cemetery
      • Ocean Grove Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ocean Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ocean Grove Cemetery is located in Charleston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ocean Grove Cemetery
      • Nelliefield Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nelliefield Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nelliefield Creek Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nelliefield Creek Cemetery
      • Yeamans Hall Plantation Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yeamans Hall Plantation Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Yeamans Hall Plantation Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yeamans Hall Plantation Cemetery
      • Brown Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Charleston County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Wando Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wando Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wando Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wando Cemetery
      • McDowell Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDowell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McDowell Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDowell 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 Simmons Cemetery:

    The official website for Berkeley County: www.co.berkeley.sc.us/

    The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>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.
    <3>If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Berkeley, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Simmons Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8542, Longitude: -79.9056    
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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