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A visit to the Elk 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 Elk Cemetery ...

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

40.7208, -93.9391

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

The Elk Cemetery is located in Decatur County<2>.

The county seat for Decatur County is located in Leon. Leon lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east of the Elk Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Elk 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 Elk Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Millsap Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Millsap Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millsap Cemetery
  • Woodmansee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Woodmansee Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodmansee Cemetery
  • Bucy Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Bucy Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucy Cemetery
  • Cash Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Cash Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Cemetery
  • Trinity Hills Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Trinity Hills Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Hills Cemetery
    • The Trinity Hills Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Trinity Hills Lutheran Church Cemetery
  • Lillie Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Lillie Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lillie Cemetery
  • Terre Haute Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Terre Haute Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terre Haute Cemetery
  • Miller Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
  • Maple Row Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Maple Row Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Row Cemetery
  • Decatur City Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • The Decatur City Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur City Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Old Funk Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Old Funk Cemetery is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Funk Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Grand River Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Grand River Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand River Cemetery
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Cemetery
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
    • Creveling Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Creveling Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creveling Cemetery
    • Waller Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Waller Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waller Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Palenstine Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Palenstine Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palenstine Cemetery
    • Munyon Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Munyon Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munyon Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Elk Cemetery.

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

  • Decatur City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Decatur City is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur City
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 181 people
  • Kellerton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Grand River
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Grand River is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand River
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
  • Lamoni
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Davis City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Davis City is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis City
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
  • Beaconsfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Beaconsfield is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaconsfield
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
  • Leon
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Leon is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,808 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leon <5>
  • Van Wert
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Van Wert is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Wert
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
  • Ellston
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Ellston is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellston
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 38 people
  • Pleasanton
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Pleasanton is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasanton
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
  • Hopeville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Hopeville is located in Clarke County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopeville
  • Akron
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Akron is located in Harrison County (MO)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Green Bay ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Green Bay is located in Clarke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Bay
    • Mount Ayr
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Blythedale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Blythedale is located in Harrison County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blythedale
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Weldon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Weldon is located in Clarke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
    • Lacelle
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Lacelle is located in Clarke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacelle
    • Tingley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Hatfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Hatfield is located in Harrison County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatfield
    • Eagleville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Burrows
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Burrows is located in Mercer County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burrows
    • Woodland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Woodland is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
    • Morgan
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Morgan is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
    • Garden Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Garden Grove is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Grove
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 200 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 Elk Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Decatur County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Elk Cemetery: