The Lexington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, also known as the Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, sits with its congregation's church in Lexington, the seat of Oglethorpe County. Close to two hundred people are buried on the grounds, among them two individuals singled out on Find a Grave as notable interments. The cemetery reflects the Presbyterian community that put down roots in one of Georgia's early Piedmont courthouse towns.
Lexington Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Lexington Presbyterian Church Cemetery is a cemetery in Lexington, Oglethorpe County. It is one of 53 cemeteries documented in Oglethorpe County, among 71 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.8704, -83.1088 near Lexington. The nearest cataloged historic site is Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Birthplace of Columbia Theological Seminary, Meson Academy, and Oglethorpe County.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
The Lexington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, also known as the Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, sits with its congregation's church in Lexington, the seat of Oglethorpe County. Close to two hundred people are buried on the grounds, among them two individuals singled out on Find a Grave as notable interments. The cemetery reflects the Presbyterian community that put down roots in one of Georgia's early Piedmont courthouse towns.
Sources: findagrave.com
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