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A visit to the Rayburn 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 Rayburn Cemetery ...

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

41.1989, -92.2957

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

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

The county seat for Keokuk County is located in Sigourney. Sigourney lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Rayburn Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Rayburn Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Rayburn Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Brooks Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooks Cemetery
  • Abel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Abel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abel 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>
  • Slagle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Slagle Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slagle Cemetery
  • Hook Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Hook Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hook Cemetery
  • Martinsburg Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Martinsburg Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
  • Helm Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • The Helm Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helm Cemetery
  • Deuser Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Deuser Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deuser Cemetery
  • Skinner - McConnell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Ford Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Ford Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford Cemetery
    • Competine Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Competine Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Competine Cemetery
    • East Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The East Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Cemetery
    • Kensler Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Kensler Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensler Cemetery
    • Cedar Twp. Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Cedar Twp. Memorial Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • McCormick Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The McCormick Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCormick Cemetery
    • Van Orsdall Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Pennington Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Pennington Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pennington Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the south of Sigourney.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #95783 <5>
    • Conner Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Conner Cemetery is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conner Cemetery

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 Rayburn Cemetery.

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

  • Hedrick
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Hedrick is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedrick
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
  • Martinsburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Martinsburg is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
  • Highland Center
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Highland Center is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Center
  • Nugent
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Nugent is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent
  • Hayesville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Hayesville is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayesville
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 48 people
  • Competine
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Competine is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Competine
  • Pekin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Pekin is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pekin
  • Fremont
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Delta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Delta is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 313 people
  • Linby
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Linby is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linby
  • Dahlonega
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Dahlonega is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlonega
  • Ollie
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Ollie is located in Keokuk County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ollie
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Sigourney
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Kirkville
      (11 miles [17.7 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
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Keb is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keb
    • Abingdon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Abingdon is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
    • Packwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Packwood is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packwood
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 225 people
    • Exeelsior
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Exeelsior is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeelsior
    • Cedar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Cedar is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar
    • Rose Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 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
    • Wright
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Wright is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
    • Ottumwa
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • East Ottumwa
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • East Ottumwa is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ottumwa
    • Agency
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Keomah Village
      (13 miles [20.9 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 Rayburn 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 Rayburn Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

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