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A visit to the Brooks 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 Brooks Cemetery ...

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

41.1814, -92.3377

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

The Brooks Cemetery is located in Keokuk County<2>.

The county seat for Keokuk County is located in Sigourney. Sigourney lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Brooks Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Brooks Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Brooks Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Slagle Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Slagle Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slagle Cemetery
  • Abel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Abel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abel Cemetery
  • Hook Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Hook Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hook Cemetery
  • Rayburn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Rayburn Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayburn Cemetery
  • Akerman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Akerman Cemetery is located on private property - be sure to secure permission before visiting.
    • The Akerman Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akerman Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Akerman Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Hedrick.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94141 <5>
  • Helm Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Helm Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helm Cemetery
  • Ford Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ford Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford Cemetery
  • Deuser Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Deuser Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deuser Cemetery
  • Martinsburg Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Martinsburg Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg Cemetery
  • Cedar Twp. Memorial Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • McCormick Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The McCormick Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCormick Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
    • Cedar Twp. Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Nasby Corner Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Nasby Corner Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nasby Corner Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Cemetery
    • County Farm Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The County Farm Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Farm Cemetery
    • Garrison Rock Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Garrison Rock Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrison Rock Cemetery
    • Competine Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • The Competine Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Competine Cemetery
    • Skinner - McConnell Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)

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]<3> of the Brooks Cemetery.

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

  • Hedrick
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Hedrick is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedrick
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
  • Highland Center
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Highland Center is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Center
  • Martinsburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Martinsburg is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
  • Fremont
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Competine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Competine is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Competine
  • Nugent
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Nugent is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent
  • Hayesville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Hayesville is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayesville
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 48 people
  • Dahlonega
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Dahlonega is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlonega
  • Kirkville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Kirkville is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
  • Keb ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Keb is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keb
  • Pekin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Pekin is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pekin
  • Delta
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Delta is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 313 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Cedar
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Cedar is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar
    • Linby
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Linby is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linby
    • Exeelsior
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Exeelsior is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeelsior
    • Wright
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Wright is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
    • Chillicothe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Chillicothe is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
    • Ottumwa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Rose Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Rose Hill is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 161 people
    • East Ottumwa
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • East Ottumwa is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ottumwa
    • Agency
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Abingdon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Abingdon is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
    • Ollie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Ollie is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ollie
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
    • Sigourney
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Keomah Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Keomah Village is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keomah Village
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people

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 Brooks Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Keokuk County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Brooks 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 Brooks Cemetery: