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A visit to the Turkey Creek Cemetery ...



Google driving directions from your current location to the Turkey Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).

The location of the Turkey Creek Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 Turkey Creek Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.3923°   (34° 23' 32")

Lon:   -82.2762°   (-82° 16' 34")

The Turkey Creek Cemetery is located in Abbeville County<2>.

The county seat for Abbeville County is located in Abbeville. Abbeville lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Turkey Creek Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Turkey Creek Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Dunns Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunns Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunns Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dunns Creek Cemetery is located in Greenwood County
  • Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Donalds Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donalds Cemetery
    • The Donalds Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • The Donalds Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Donalds Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Kay Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kay Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
  • Kings Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kings Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kings Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kings Chapel Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Mt. Galliger Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Galliger Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Galliger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Galliger Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Poplar Springs Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Poplar Springs Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Bethel Cemetery is located in Laurens County
  • Broadmouth Baptist Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Broadmouth Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Broadmouth Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Broadmouth Baptist Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
  • McClain Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McClain Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
  • Winona Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winona Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Winona Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
  • Hodges Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Family Cemetery
    • The Hodges Family Cemetery is located in Greenwood County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Princeton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Princeton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Princeton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Princeton Cemetery is located in Laurens County
    • East View Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East View Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East View Cemetery is located in Anderson County
    • Honea Path Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Honea Path Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Honea Path Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Honea Path Cemetery is located in Anderson County
    • Due West Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Due West Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Due West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Due West Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • Due West Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Due West Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Due West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Due West Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • Gaines Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gaines Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gaines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gaines Cemetery is located in Greenville County
    • Keowee Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keowee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keowee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Keowee Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • Old Gilgal Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Gilgal Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Gilgal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Gilgal Cemetery is located in Abbeville County
    • Andrews Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Laurens County
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Laurens County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Turkey Creek Cemetery.

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

  • Ware Shoals
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Donalds
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Mount Gallagher
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Gallagher. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gallagher
    • Mount Gallagher is located in Laurens County
  • Due West
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Hodges
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Princeton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princeton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeton
    • Princeton is located in Laurens County
  • Honea Path
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Cokesbury
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cokesbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cokesbury
    • Cokesbury is located in Greenwood County
  • Ekom
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ekom
    • Ekom is located in Laurens County
  • Simpson ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
    • Simpson is located in Laurens County
  • Collins Lakeside Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collins Lakeside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collins Lakeside Village
    • Collins Lakeside Village is located in Laurens County
  • Level Land
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Level Land. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Land
    • Level Land is located in Abbeville County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Waterloo
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Coronaca
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coronaca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coronaca
      • Coronaca is located in Greenwood County
    • Cold Point
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Point
      • Cold Point is located in Laurens County
    • Greenwood Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Village
      • Greenwood Village is located in Greenwood County
    • Grendel Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grendel Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grendel Village
      • Grendel Village is located in Greenwood County
    • Lickville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lickville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lickville
      • Lickville is located in Greenville County
    • Abbeville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Greenwood
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Lisbon ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lisbon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisbon
      • Lisbon is located in Laurens County
    • Belton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Antreville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Antreville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antreville
      • Antreville is located in Abbeville County
    • Panola Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panola Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panola Village
      • Panola Village is located in Greenwood County
    • Laurens
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Green Pond
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Pond
      • Green Pond is located in Laurens County
    • Fork Shoals
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fork Shoals. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fork Shoals
      • Fork Shoals is located in Greenville 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 Turkey Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Abbeville County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Abbeville
  • Belton
    • Belton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the Northwest (NW) of the Turkey Creek Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Belton.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belton
  • Donalds
  • Due West
  • Greenwood
  • Laurens
    • Laurens lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Turkey Creek Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Laurens.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurens
  • Ware Shoals

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 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 Turkey Creek Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to South Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Abbeville 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 Turkey Creek Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • 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 Turkey Creek Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1229154  (Turkey Creek Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1229154 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: Ware Shoals West
      • County: Abbeville         Elev: 195
      • Location given for GNIS #1229154 (Turkey Creek Cemetery)

    The official website for Abbeville County: www.abbevillecountygovernment.org/

    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 Abbeville, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Turkey Creek Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.3923, Longitude: -82.2762       In this case, the coordinates for the Turkey Creek Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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.
    <5>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.
    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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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