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A visit to the Welcome Cemetery ...


The location of the Welcome 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 Welcome Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   34.7579°   (34° 45' 28")

Lon:   -82.8038°   (-82° 48' 13")

The Welcome Cemetery is located in Pickens County<2>.

The county seat for Pickens County is located in Pickens. Pickens lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Welcome Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Welcome Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to South Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Pickens 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 Welcome 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Welcome Cemetery.

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

    • Central
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Norris
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Six Mile
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Isaqueena Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isaqueena Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isaqueena Village
      • Isaqueena Village is located in Pickens County
    • Clemson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Newry
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Liberty
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Pendleton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Seneca
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Utica
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utica
      • Utica is located in Oconee County
    • La France
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Pickens
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Sandy Springs
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Arial
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arial have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arial
        • Arial is located in Pickens County
      • Crow Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Creek
        • Crow Creek is located in Pickens County
      • Easley
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Richland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Salem
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • West Union
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Townville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Leisure Village
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
        • Leisure Village is located in Anderson County
      • Northlake
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northlake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northlake
        • Northlake is located in Anderson County
      • Tamassee
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Walhalla
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Sunset
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)

    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 Welcome Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pickens County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Welcome 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 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Welcome Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Lawrence Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lawrence Chapel Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence Chapel Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • New Olive Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Norris Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Norris Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norris Cemetery
    • Six Mile Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Six Mile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Six Mile Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Six Mile Cemetery
    • Kings Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kings Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kings Grove Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kings Grove Cemetery
    • Old Kings Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Kings Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Kings Grove Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Kings Grove Cemetery
    • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • 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 Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Golden Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golden Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Golden Creek Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golden Creek Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Boggs Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Boggs Family Cemetery is located in Pickens County
      • The Boggs Family Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Aaron Boggs Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boggs Family Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Gap Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gap Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gap Hill Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gap Hill Cemetery
      • Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Oconee County
        • The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Old Pickens Cemetery
        • Pickens Court House Church Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      • Cary Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cary Cemetery is located in Oconee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cary Cemetery
      • New Foundation Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Foundation Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Foundation Cemetery is located in Oconee County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Foundation Cemetery
      • Ruhamah Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruhamah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ruhamah Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruhamah Cemetery
      • Grant Memorial Park
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grant Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Grant Memorial Park is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grant Memorial Park
      • Boroughs - Gillespie Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boroughs - Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boroughs - Gillespie Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boroughs - Gillespie Cemetery
      • Praters Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Praters Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Praters Creek Cemetery is located in Pickens County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Praters Creek Cemetery
      • Bolding - Garrett Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)

    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 Welcome Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1243581  (Welcome Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1243581 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: Six Mile
      • County: Pickens         Elev: 288
      • Location given for GNIS #1243581 (Welcome Cemetery)

    The official website for Pickens County: www.co.pickens.sc.us/

    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 Pickens, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Welcome Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7579, Longitude: -82.8038       In this case, the coordinates for the Welcome 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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