Old Smithville Burying Ground in Southport, North Carolina
About Old Smithville Burying Ground
Old Smithville Burying Ground is a christian cemetery in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina. The grounds sit at about 16 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 2798120. The nearest other listed cemetery is John N Smith Cemetery, about 0.4 mi away.
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33.92074, -78.01505
What Old Smithville Burying Ground offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- John N Smith CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery0.4 mi
- Northwood CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery0.5 mi
- Morse CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery0.5 mi
- Price CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery2.4 mi
- Wescott CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery2.5 mi
- Potter's Field CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery2.6 mi
- Swain Family CemeterySouthport, NCFamily cemetery2.6 mi
- Bethel CemeterySouthport, NCCemetery3.2 mi
- Cape Fear Memorial ParkSaint James, NCMemorial park3.7 mi
- Beaver Dam Cemetery at Arbor CreekSaint James, NCCemetery4.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Smithville Burying Ground located?
Old Smithville Burying Ground is at 401 East Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461 in Brunswick County. GPS coordinates: 33.92074, -78.01505.
What are the visiting hours of Old Smithville Burying Ground?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Old Smithville Burying Ground?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Is Old Smithville Burying Ground a Christian cemetery?
Our records list a Christian affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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