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A visit to the Salem 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 Salem Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Salem 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 Salem Cemetery

Lat:   37.3768°   (37° 22' 36")

Lon:   -77.4878°   (-77° 29' 16")

The Salem Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County<2>.

. Chesterfield lies just to the west of the Salem Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Centralia Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centralia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centralia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Centralia Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Perdue Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perdue Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perdue Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perdue Family Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Old Lane Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Lane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Lane Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Brown Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • 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 Chesterfield County
  • Sunset Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Hopewell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Chesterfield County
  • Dale Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dale Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dale Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dale Memorial Park is located in Chesterfield County
  • Mt. Gilead Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Gilead Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Cary Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cary Cemetery
    • 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 Chesterfield County
  • Mt. Giea Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Giea Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Giea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Giea Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Meunier Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meunier Cemetery
    • The Meunier Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Meunier Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the southeast of Matoaca.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2649584 <5>
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • St. Anns Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Anns Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Mt. Minnis Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Minnis Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Minnis Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Minnis Memorial Park is located in Chesterfield County
    • Vaughan - Eyler Family Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughan - Eyler Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughan - Eyler Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vaughan - Eyler Family Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Brown Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Brown Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Grove Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Woods Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woods Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Hollywood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollywood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollywood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollywood Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Ft. Harrison National Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Harrison National Cemetery
      • The Ft. Harrison National Cemetery is located in Henrico County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ft. Harrison National Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northeast of Varina.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #109406 <5>
    • St. James Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Henrico County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. James Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the northwest of Richmond.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #51992 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Salem Cemetery.

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

  • Chesterfield Court House
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield Court House have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield Court House
    • Chesterfield Court House is located in Chesterfield County
  • Centralia
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Centralia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centralia
    • Centralia is located in Chesterfield County
  • Chester
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Drewrys Bluff
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Drewrys Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drewrys Bluff
    • Drewrys Bluff is located in Chesterfield County
  • Beulah Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah Village
    • Beulah Village is located in Chesterfield County
  • Fendley ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fendley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fendley
    • Fendley is located in Chesterfield County
  • Bellwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellwood
    • Bellwood is located in Chesterfield County
  • Bensley Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bensley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bensley Village
    • Bensley Village is located in Chesterfield County
  • Bensley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bensley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bensley
    • Bensley is located in Chesterfield County
  • Walmsley Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walmsley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walmsley Village
    • Walmsley Village is located in Richmond County
  • Cherry Gardens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Gardens
    • Cherry Gardens is located in Richmond County
  • Holly ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly
    • Holly is located in Chesterfield County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Braebrook Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braebrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braebrook Village
      • Braebrook Village is located in Chesterfield County
    • Screamersville ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Screamersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamersville
      • Screamersville is located in Chesterfield County
    • Varina Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varina Grove
      • Varina Grove is located in Henrico County
    • Chesterfield Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield Village
      • Chesterfield Village is located in Chesterfield County
    • Bollinger Estates
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bollinger Estates
      • Bollinger Estates is located in Chesterfield County
    • Ettrick
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Meadowville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowville
      • Meadowville is located in Chesterfield County
    • Varina
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varina
      • Varina is located in Henrico County
    • Oakland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Henrico County
    • Matoaca
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matoaca
      • Matoaca is located in Chesterfield County
    • Colonial Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Heights
      • Colonial Heights is located in Colonial Heights City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colonial Heights <7>
    • Bon Air
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Deep Bottom
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Bottom
      • Deep Bottom is located in Henrico 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 Salem Cemetery. The following communities are located in Chesterfield County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Salem Cemetery:

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 #1760007  (Salem Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1760007 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: Drewrys Bluff
    • County: Chesterfield         Elev: 58
    • Location given for GNIS #1760007 (Salem Cemetery)

The official website for Chesterfield County: www.co.chesterfield.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 Virginia's counties, including Chesterfield, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3768, Longitude: -77.4878       In this case, the coordinates for the Salem 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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