A visit to the Bell Cemetery ...

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 Bell Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Bell Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   31.5899°   (31° 35' 23")

Lon:   -93.9680°   (-93° 58' 4")

The Bell Cemetery is located in Shelby County<2>.

The county seat for Shelby County is located in Center. Center lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the northwest of the Bell Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Bell Cemetery.<4>

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

• Sweet Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweet Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Sweet Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• Crockett Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crockett Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crockett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Crockett Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• Corinth Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Cemetery
  • 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 Sabine County
• Munnerlyn Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Munnerlyn Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Munnerlyn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Munnerlyn Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• Windham Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Windham Cemetery
  • The Windham Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #7698 <5>
• Lane Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lane Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
• Ingram Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• East Liberty Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Liberty Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The East Liberty Cemetery is located in Shelby County
• Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
  • The Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • The Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Corinth Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #225516 <5>
• Apostolic Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Apostolic Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Apostolic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Apostolic Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• Polley Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Polley Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Polley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Polley Cemetery is located in Sabine County
• Pickard Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pickard Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pickard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pickard Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
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  • Cordrey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cordrey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cordrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cordrey Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • McGuire Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGuire Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGuire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McGuire Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • East Hamilton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Hamilton Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Chumley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chumley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chumley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chumley Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • Cartwright Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cartwright Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cartwright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cartwright Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • Bickley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bickley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bickley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bickley Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Williams Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Williams Family Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Rather Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rather Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rather Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rather Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Liberty Hill Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Hill Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Hill Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Liberty Hill Church Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • 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 San Augustine County
  • Sublett Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sublett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sublett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sublett Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • Brooks Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
    • 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 San Augustine County
  • Roberts Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roberts Cemetery is located in San Augustine County
  • Hankla Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hankla Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hankla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hankla Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • County Line Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Line Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Line Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The County Line Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Myrtle Springs Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myrtle Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myrtle Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Myrtle Springs Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Meador - Judson Meador Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador - Judson Meador Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meador - Judson Meador Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Meador - Judson Meador Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Reeves Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reeves Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reeves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reeves Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Strother Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strother Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strother Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strother Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Harvey Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harvey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harvey Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Bennetts Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennetts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennetts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bennetts Cemetery is located in Sabine County
  • Latham Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Latham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Latham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Latham Cemetery is located in Shelby County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Bell Cemetery.

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

• Geneva
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
  • Geneva is located in Sabine County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geneva <6>
• Rosevine
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosevine
  • Rosevine is located in Sabine County
• Huxley
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huxley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huxley
  • Huxley is located in Shelby County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
• Choice
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choice
  • Choice is located in Shelby County
• Maxey Town
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxey Town
  • Maxey Town is located in San Augustine County
• Rebecca
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebecca
  • Rebecca is located in San Augustine County
• Milam
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milam
  • Milam is located in Sabine County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milam <6>
• Shelbyville
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelbyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelbyville
  • Shelbyville is located in Shelby County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelbyville <6>
• Short
  (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Short. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short
  • Short is located in Shelby County
• Campti
  (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campti
  • Campti is located in Shelby County
• Africa ‑ Historic
  (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Africa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Africa
  • Africa is located in Shelby County
• Denning
  (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denning
  • Denning is located in San Augustine County
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  • Bronson
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bronson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
    • Bronson is located in Sabine County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bronson <6>
  • Hemphill
    (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemphill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
    • Hemphill is located in Sabine County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,211 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hemphill <6>
  • Noble
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noble
    • Noble is located in Sabine Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 247 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Noble <6>
  • Center
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
    • Center is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,043 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center <6>
  • Zwolle
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zwolle
    • Zwolle is located in Sabine Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,927 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zwolle <6>
  • Converse
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Converse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Converse
    • Converse is located in Sabine Parish (LA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Converse <6>

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 Bell Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Shelby County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Bronson
  • Bronson lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the South (S) of the Bell Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Bronson.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
• Hemphill
  • Hemphill lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Bell Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hemphill.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemphill
• Shelbyville
  • Shelbyville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Bell Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Shelbyville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelbyville

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 Bell Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Texas:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Shelby County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • De Soto Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Sabine Parish
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Nacogdoches County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Newton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Sabine County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • San Augustine County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Shelby County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Texas
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Texas
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Shelby
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Bell 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 Bell Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1381390  (Bell Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1381390 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: Patroon South
  • County: Shelby         Elev: 88
  • Location given for GNIS #1381390 (Bell Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/