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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Salem Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Salem Cemetery (FG ID #2173544)

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 Salem Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   29.3756°   (29° 22' 32")

Lon:   -98.2932°   (-98° 17' 35")

The cemetery is located in Bexar County<2>.

As an estimate, the Salem Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Sayers.

The county seat for Bexar County is located in San Antonio. San Antonio lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Salem Cemetery .

Establishment of the Salem Cemetery ...

The Salem Cemetery was established in 1880.

Name Variations for Salem Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Salem Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Salem - Sayers Cemetery
  • Garden of Memory

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 professional and volunteer 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 Salem Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Texas:
  • Pages specific to Bexar 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 Salem 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.

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

    • Sayers
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayers
      • Sayers is located in Bexar County
    • Lone Oak
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
      • Lone Oak is located in Bexar County
    • Adkins
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Martinez
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinez
      • Martinez is located in Bexar County
    • China Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for China Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for China Grove
      • China Grove is located in Bexar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,314 people
    • Boldtville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boldtville
      • Boldtville is located in Bexar County
    • Kicaster
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kicaster
      • Kicaster is located in Wilson County
    • Carpenter
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenter have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
      • Carpenter is located in Wilson County
    • Saint Hedwig
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Hedwig have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Hedwig
      • Saint Hedwig is located in Bexar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Hedwig <4>
    • Elmendorf
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Kirby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirby have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby
      • Kirby is located in Bexar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirby <4>
    • Saspamco
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saspamco
      • Saspamco is located in Wilson County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Converse
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Converse have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Converse
        • Converse is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,814 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Converse <4>
      • Calaveras
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calaveras
        • Calaveras is located in Wilson County
      • La Vernia
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Airport City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport City
        • Airport City is located in Bexar County
      • Zuehl
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zuehl
        • Zuehl is located in Guadalupe County
      • Fort Sam Houston
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Sam Houston
        • Fort Sam Houston is located in Bexar County
      • Graytown
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graytown
        • Graytown is located in Wilson County
      • Windcrest
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windcrest
        • Windcrest is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,854 people
      • Fratt ‑ Historic
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fratt have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fratt
        • Fratt is located in Bexar County
      • Terrell Hills
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrell Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrell Hills
        • Terrell Hills is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,451 people
      • Live Oak
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Live Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak
        • Live Oak is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,661 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Live Oak <4>
      • Canada Verde
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada Verde
        • Canada Verde is located in Wilson County
      • Universal City
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Universal City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Universal City
        • Universal City is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 21,007 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Universal City <4>
      • Alamo Heights
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alamo Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alamo Heights
        • Alamo Heights is located in Bexar County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,668 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alamo Heights <4>

    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 Salem Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bexar County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Cover Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • The Cover Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cover Cemetery
    • Cantu Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cantu Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cantu Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cantu Cemetery
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • San Lorenzo Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Lorenzo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The San Lorenzo Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Lorenzo Cemetery
    • Gates of Heaven Memorial Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gates of Heaven Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gates of Heaven Memorial Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gates of Heaven Memorial Cemetery
    • Meadowlawn Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadowlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Meadowlawn Memorial Park is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadowlawn Memorial Park
    • Delgado Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delgado Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Delgado Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delgado Cemetery
    • Borrego Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Flores Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flores Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flores Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flores Cemetery
    • Arciniega Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arciniega Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arciniega Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arciniega Cemetery
    • Holbrecht Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holbrecht Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holbrecht Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holbrecht Cemetery
    • Hermano Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hermano Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hermano Cemetery is located in Bexar County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hermano Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • San Pedro Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Pedro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The San Pedro Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Pedro Cemetery
      • Eastview Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • The Eastview Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • The Eastview Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Southern Memorial Park
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastview Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3350 <1>
      • Sauceda Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • La Vernia Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the La Vernia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The La Vernia Cemetery is located in Wilson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the La Vernia Cemetery
      • Kempin Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kempin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kempin Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kempin Cemetery
      • Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
      • Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • San Antonio National Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the San Antonio National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The San Antonio National Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the San Antonio National Cemetery
      • Mission Burial Park South
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • The Mission Burial Park South is located in Bexar County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mission Burial Park South is a very large cemetery that is located in San Antonio.
        • The Mission Burial Park South has also been known as:
        • Mission Burial Park
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mission Burial Park South
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5275 <1>
      • Mission Burial Park
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mission Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mission Burial Park is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mission Burial Park
      • San Juan Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Mission Espada Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mission Espada Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mission Espada Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mission Espada Cemetery
      • Stappers Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stappers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stappers Cemetery is located in Bexar County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stappers 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 Salem Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1377038  (Salem Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1377038 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: Martinez
      • County: Bexar         Elev: 162
      • Location given for GNIS #1377038 (Salem Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2173544

    The official website for Bexar County: www.co.bexar.tx.us/

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Bexar, 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 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.3756, Longitude: -98.2932    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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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