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A visit to the Merritt 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 Merritt Cemetery ...

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

40.6930, -94.1197

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

The Merritt Cemetery is located in Ringgold County<2>.

The county seat for Ringgold County is located in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr lies just to the west northwest of the Merritt Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Merritt Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Merritt Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Tedrow Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Tedrow Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tedrow Cemetery
  • Sweet Home Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Sweet Home Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Home Cemetery
  • Oakland Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Cemetery
  • Shaha Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Shaha Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaha Cemetery
  • Woodland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Woodland Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Cemetery
  • Maple Row Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Maple Row Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Row Cemetery
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson Cemetery
  • Caledonia Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Caledonia Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caledonia Cemetery
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Cemetery
  • Bear Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Bear Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Cemetery
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge Cemetery
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Oliver Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Oliver Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oliver Cemetery
    • Johnston Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Johnston Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Patrick Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • The Patrick Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Cemetery
    • Ringgold Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • The Ringgold Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ringgold Cemetery
    • Hollen Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • The Hollen Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollen Cemetery
    • Oakdale Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • The Oakdale Cemetery is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale Cemetery
    • Payne Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • The Payne Cemetery is located in Harrison County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payne Cemetery
    • Lillie Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • The Lillie Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lillie Cemetery
    • Elk Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • The Elk Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Cemetery
    • Millsap Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • The Millsap Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millsap Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Merritt Cemetery.

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

  • Kellerton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Mount Ayr
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Beaconsfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Beaconsfield is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaconsfield
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
  • Lamoni
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Ellston
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Ellston is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellston
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 38 people
  • Delphos
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Delphos is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delphos
    • Estimated population in 2019: 24 people
  • Hatfield
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Hatfield is located in Harrison County (MO)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatfield
  • Tingley
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Grand River
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Grand River is located in Decatur County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand River
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
  • Benton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Benton is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
  • Knowlton ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Knowlton is located in Ringgold County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knowlton
  • Diagonal
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Redding
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Redding is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redding
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 77 people
    • Decatur City
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Maloy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Maloy is located in Ringgold County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maloy
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27 people
    • Allendale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Eagleville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Davis City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Davis City is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
    • Shannon City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Shannon City is located in Union County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannon City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
    • Irena
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Irena is located in Worth County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irena
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16 people
    • Arispe
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Arispe is located in Union County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arispe
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 96 people
    • Blythedale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Blythedale is located in Harrison County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blythedale
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Hopeville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Hopeville is located in Clarke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopeville
    • Blockton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Blockton is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blockton
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
    • Akron
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Akron is located in Harrison County (MO)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
    • Leon
      (19 miles [30.6 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>

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 Merritt Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Ringgold County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Merritt Cemetery: