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Located in section 30 of Sherman Township, Harrison Co., approximately four miles southeast of Bethany. From Bethany, go east two miles on highway 136 to the second gravel road to the right (south). Go south two miles to the first gravel road to the right (west). Follow this road less than one mile to the cemetery which is located on the left (south) side of the road.

Antioch Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in central Harrison County and was initially the primary burial ground for residents of the Bethany area. Although the cemetery remains in use and is very well cared for, many of the older stones are down, broken, worn, and unreadable. A stone and plaque at the entrance to the cemetery states: "Antioch Cemetery established 1840s." The church that was associated with the cemetery no longer exists. A history of the Antioch Church states that John and Ellen Foster donated the land on which the cemetery was established. The first church was established as the Christian Church of Antioch, even though no "town" of Antioch actually existed. The first church was a frame structure built in 1841.