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A visit to the Bethany Cemetery ...


The location of the Bethany 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 Bethany Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   35.1079°   (35° 6' 28")

Lon:   -86.8792°   (-86° 52' 45")

The Bethany Cemetery is located in Giles County<2>.

The county seat for Giles County is located in Pulaski. Pulaski lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Bethany Cemetery .

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 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 Bethany Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Giles 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 Bethany 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Bethany Cemetery.

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

    • Wheelerton
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerton
      • Wheelerton is located in Giles County
    • Elkton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 522 people
    • Dickson Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickson Town
      • Dickson Town is located in Giles County
    • Dellrose
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Bradshaw ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in Giles County
    • Elkmont Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont Springs
      • Elkmont Springs is located in Giles County
    • Frankewing
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Aymett Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aymett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aymett Town
      • Aymett Town is located in Giles County
    • Ardmore
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Giles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,218 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Cash Point
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Point
      • Cash Point is located in Lincoln County
    • Prospect
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Ardmore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardmore
      • Ardmore is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ardmore <4>
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Estaville ‑ Historic
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estaville
        • Estaville is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Pettusville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettusville
        • Pettusville is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Pearl City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
        • Pearl City is located in Lincoln County
      • Boonshill
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonshill
        • Boonshill is located in Lincoln County
      • Pulaski
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Green Field
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Field
        • Green Field is located in Giles County
      • Molino
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molino have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molino
        • Molino is located in Lincoln County
      • Stella
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
        • Stella is located in Giles County
      • Caro
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caro
        • Caro is located in Limestone County (AL)
      • Hughey
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughey
        • Hughey is located in Lincoln County
      • Elkmont
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkmont
        • Elkmont is located in Limestone County (AL)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkmont <4>
      • Delina
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delina
        • Delina is located in Marshall 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 Bethany Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Giles County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Elkmont
    • Pulaski

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Bethany Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Brooks Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
    • Wells Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • Osburn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Osburn Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osburn Cemetery
    • Dunnavant Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunnavant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunnavant Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunnavant Cemetery
    • Eagin Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eagin Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagin Cemetery
    • Bee Spring Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bee Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bee Spring Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bee Spring Cemetery
    • Minatra Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minatra Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Minatra Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minatra Cemetery
    • Phelps Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phelps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phelps Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phelps Cemetery
    • Indian Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Creek Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Birdsong Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birdsong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birdsong Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birdsong Cemetery
    • Birdsong Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birdsong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birdsong Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birdsong Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Giles County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Park Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Park Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Park Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Bruce Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bruce Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruce Cemetery
      • Bradley Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bradley Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
      • Elkton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
      • Elkton Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elkton Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Major Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Major Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Major Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Major Cemetery
      • George Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The George Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Cemetery
      • Silvester Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silvester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Silvester Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silvester Cemetery
      • George Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The George Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Cemetery
      • Hereford Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hereford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hereford Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hereford Cemetery
      • Russell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Russell Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Cemetery
      • Youngs Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youngs Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Youngs Chapel Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youngs Chapel Cemetery
      • Mays Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mays Cemetery is located in Giles County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mays 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 Bethany Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1277075  (Bethany Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1277075 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: Elkton
      • County: Giles         Elev: 199
      • Location given for GNIS #1277075 (Bethany Cemetery)

    The official website for Giles County: www.gilescounty-tn.us/

    The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 Tennessee's counties, including Giles, 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' 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 Bethany Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1079, Longitude: -86.8792       In this case, the coordinates for the Bethany 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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