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A visit to the McIlroy Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 McIlroy Cemetery ...

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

36.3420, -91.1265

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the McIlroy Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The McIlroy Cemetery is located in Randolph County<2>.

The county seat for Randolph County is located in Pocahontas. Pocahontas lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east southeast of the McIlroy Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the McIlroy Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the McIlroy Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rickman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Rickman Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rickman Cemetery
  • Broadway Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Broadway Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadway Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Broadway Cemetery is located 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of Pocahontas.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2576352 <5>
  • Old McIlroy's Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Old McIlroy's Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old McIlroy's Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old McIlroy's Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Dalton.
    • The Old McIlroy's Cemetery has also been known as:
    • McIlroy Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2579306 <5>
  • Brown Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Brown Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Brown Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Ravenden Springs.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #53213 <5>
  • Ross Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Bennett Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Bennett Cemetery is located on private property - be sure to secure permission before visiting.
    • The Bennett Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennett Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bennett Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the east of Ravenden Springs.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2302398 <5>
  • Bly Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Bly Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bly Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bly Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Ravenden Springs.
    • The Bly Cemetery has also been known as:
    • New Covenant Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1981140 <5>
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson Cemetery
  • Gravesville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Gravesville Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravesville Cemetery
  • Old Wells Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Old Wells Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Wells Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Wells Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the southeast of Dalton.
    • The Old Wells Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Wells Cemetery
    • Be careful, some people have confused the Old Wells Cemetery with the McIlroy Cemetery and the Wells Cemetery 'B' (located 11 miles to the southwest).
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56746 <5>
  • Looney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Looney Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Looney Cemetery
  • White Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The White Cemetery is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Cemetery
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    • Charter Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Charter Oak Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oak Cemetery
    • Baker Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located on private property - be sure to secure permission before visiting.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bailey Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the southwest of Dalton.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2280007 <5>
    • Clearview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Clearview Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Antioch Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Attica.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #52842 <5>
    • Upshaw Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Upshaw Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upshaw Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Upshaw Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the east of Dalton.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56621 <5>
    • Dalton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Dalton Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton Cemetery
    • Eaton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Eaton Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaton Cemetery
    • Wyatte Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Wyatte Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatte Cemetery
    • Janes Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Janes Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janes Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Janes Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Ravenden Springs.
      • Be careful not to confuse this cemetery with another one that is also named Janes Cemetery (located 65 miles to the north).
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #54528 <5>
    • Wells Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wells Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Ravenden.
      • Be careful, some people have confused the Wells Cemetery with the McIlroy Cemetery and the Wells Cemetery 'B' (located 3 miles to the southeast).
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56745 <5>
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shiloh Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Pocahontas.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56268 <5>
    • Wilson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wilson Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Pocahontas.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56865 <5>
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Thomas Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northwest of Attica.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #56515 <5>
    • Nelson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Nelson Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Nelson Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Attica.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #55316 <5>
    • Roach Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Roach Cemetery is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roach Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the McIlroy Cemetery.

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

  • Elevenpoint
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Elevenpoint is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elevenpoint
  • Water Valley ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Water Valley is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water Valley
  • Lima
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Lima is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lima
  • Oconee ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Oconee is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee
  • Ravenden Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Ravenden Springs is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenden Springs
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 119 people
    • Former names for Ravenden Springs:
    • Dream Town
    • Jane's Store
  • Antioch
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Antioch is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
  • Hamil
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Hamil is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamil
  • Dalton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Dalton is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton
  • Kingsville ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Kingsville is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsville
  • Spring Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Spring Creek is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
  • Eleven
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Eleven is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven
  • Birdell
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Birdell is located in Randolph County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdell
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Attica
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Attica is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Attica
    • Spikes
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Spikes is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spikes
    • Ingram
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Ingram is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram
      • Ingram has also been known as:
      • Gooberhull
    • Ravenden
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Elm Store
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Elm Store is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Store
    • Imboden
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Pocahontas
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Pocahontas is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,371 people
      • Former names for Pocahontas:
      • Bettis Bluff
      • Betts Bluff
      • Pokakhontas
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocahontas <6>
    • Brockett
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Brockett is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockett
    • Warm Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Warm Springs is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warm Springs
    • Supply
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Supply is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Supply

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 McIlroy Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Randolph County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 McIlroy Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Arkansas:
  • Pages specific to Randolph County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 McIlroy Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #60433  (McIlroy Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #60433 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Randolph
      • Est. Elev: 97 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Ravenden Springs
      • Location given for McIlroy Cemetery:
      • Lat: 36.3420098     Lon: -91.1265167
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Arkansas' counties, including Randolph, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- McIlroy Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.