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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Ava (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Ava. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Ava is located in Jackson County.

To see how the shape of Illinois' counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jackson County: Franklin, Perry, Randolph, Union, Williamson & Perry (MO).

Below are the counties that are near Ava. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Ava:

  • Jackson County     (The home county of Ava)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Campbell Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Oraville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Degognia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Degognia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Degognia
      • Degognia is located in Jackson County
    • Vergennes
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jacob
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Gorham
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Murphysboro
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Dowell
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 385 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <1>
    • Elkville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Hallidayboro
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallidayboro
      • Hallidayboro is located in Jackson County
    • De Soto
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
      • De Soto is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <1>
    • Grand Tower
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Royalton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royalton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton
      • Royalton is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,110 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royalton <1>
    • Mulkeytown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulkeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulkeytown
      • Mulkeytown is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulkeytown <1>
    • Christopher
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christopher have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christopher
      • Christopher is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christopher <1>
    • Coello
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coello have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coello
      • Coello is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coello <1>
    • North City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North City
      • North City is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
    • Zeigler
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zeigler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zeigler
      • Zeigler is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zeigler <1>
    • Buckner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckner
      • Buckner is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 435 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckner <1>
    • Plumfield
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumfield
      • Plumfield is located in Franklin County
    • Valier
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valier
      • Valier is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valier <1>
    • Cambon
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambon
      • Cambon is located in Franklin County
    • Sesser
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Orient
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient
      • Orient is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orient <1>
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Scheller
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scheller have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scheller
      • Scheller is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scheller <1>
    • Emerson City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerson City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerson City
      • Emerson City is located in Jefferson County
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Denmark
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
      • Denmark is located in Perry County
    • Willisville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisville
      • Willisville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 578 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisville <1>
    • Cutler
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Pyatts
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
      • Pyatts is located in Perry County
    • Conant
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conant
      • Conant is located in Perry County
    • Pinckneyville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Du Quoin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Quoin
      • Du Quoin is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,591 people
    • Saint Johns
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Johns
      • Saint Johns is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Winkle
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winkle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winkle
      • Winkle is located in Perry County
    • Sunfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunfield
      • Sunfield is located in Perry County
    • Tamaroa
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamaroa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamaroa
      • Tamaroa is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamaroa <1>
  • Randolph County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Shiloh Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Hill
      • Shiloh Hill is located in Randolph County
    • Leanderville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leanderville
      • Leanderville is located in Randolph County
    • Percy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Rockwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
      • Rockwood is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 43 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <1>
    • Steeleville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Bremen
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Blair
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blair
      • Blair is located in Randolph County
    • Chester
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
      • Chester is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,145 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester <1>
    • Menard
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Menard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menard
      • Menard is located in Randolph County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Menard <1>
    • New Palestine
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Palestine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Palestine
      • New Palestine is located in Randolph County
    • Coulterville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Sparta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,202 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <1>
  • Saint Clair County
    • Marissa
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marissa
      • Marissa is located in Saint Clair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,785 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marissa <1>
  • Union County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Alto Pass
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alto Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alto Pass
      • Alto Pass is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 360 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alto Pass <1>
    • Wolf Lake
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Lake
      • Wolf Lake is located in Union County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wolf Lake <1>
    • Cobden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobden
      • Cobden is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,053 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobden <1>
    • Water Valley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water Valley
      • Water Valley is located in Union County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Oakdale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <1>
    • Clarmin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarmin
      • Clarmin is located in Washington County
    • Posen
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Posen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Posen
      • Posen is located in Washington County
    • Du Bois
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Du Bois have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Bois
      • Du Bois is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
    • Elkton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Washington County
    • Caspars
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caspars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caspars
      • Caspars is located in Washington County
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Hurst
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurst have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurst
      • Hurst is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurst <1>
    • Bush
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush
      • Bush is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 263 people
    • Blairsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairsville
      • Blairsville is located in Williamson County
    • Cambria
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Colp
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colp
      • Colp is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
      • Former name for Colp:
      • Colpville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colp <1>
    • Carterville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Dewmaine
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewmaine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewmaine
      • Dewmaine is located in Williamson County
    • Crainville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crainville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crainville
      • Crainville is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,419 people
    • Energy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Energy
      • Energy is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Energy <1>
    • Herrin Junction ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Herrin Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herrin Junction
      • Herrin Junction is located in Williamson County
    • Herrin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herrin
      • Herrin is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,625 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herrin <1>
    • Freeman Spur
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman Spur
      • Freeman Spur is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 276 people
      • Freeman Spur has also been known as:
      • Freeman Spur village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeman Spur <1>
  • Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Old Appleton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Appleton
      • Old Appleton is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
    • Shawneetown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawneetown
      • Shawneetown is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • Pocahontas
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocahontas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas
      • Pocahontas is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocahontas <1>
    • Friedheim
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friedheim have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friedheim
      • Friedheim is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friedheim <1>
    • Leemon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leemon
      • Leemon is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • Daisy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daisy
      • Daisy is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • Oak Ridge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge
      • Oak Ridge is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 231 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Ridge <1>
  • Perry County (MO)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Farrar
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farrar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farrar
      • Farrar is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Brazeau
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazeau
      • Brazeau is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Altenburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altenburg
      • Altenburg is located in Perry County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altenburg <1>
    • Frohna
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frohna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frohna
      • Frohna is located in Perry County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
    • Eureka
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
      • Eureka is located in Perry County (MO)
    • McBride
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBride
      • McBride is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Sereno
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sereno
      • Sereno is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Longtown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longtown
      • Longtown is located in Perry County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 100 people
    • Lithium
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lithium have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithium
      • Lithium is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Perryville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Uniontown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Biehle
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biehle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biehle
      • Biehle is located in Perry County (MO)
  • Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.
    • Saint Mary
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Mary have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Mary
      • Saint Mary is located in Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Mary <1>
    • Quarry Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quarry Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quarry Town
      • Quarry Town is located in Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
      • Quarry Town has also been known as:
      • Quarrytown
    • Ozora
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozora
      • Ozora is located in Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
    • Minnith
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnith have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnith
      • Minnith is located in Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
    • Sainte Genevieve
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sainte Genevieve have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sainte Genevieve
      • Sainte Genevieve is located in Sainte Genevieve County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,406 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sainte Genevieve <1>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Ava, see our County-by-County Page for Ava.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Ava ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 113 newspapers that have been published in the area around Ava.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Ava. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Ava and those printed in the larger area surrounding Ava.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 24 miles [38.6 km]<4> of Ava.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Ava:

Cemeteries Near Ava ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Ava.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Ava covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.

  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
  • Modglin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Modglin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Modglin Cemetery
  • Bartlett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bartlett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bartlett Cemetery
  • Cheatham Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cheatham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cheatham Cemetery
  • King Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Graff Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graff Cemetery
  • McBride Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McBride Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McBride Cemetery
  • Williamson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
  • Underwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Underwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Underwood Cemetery
  • Looney Springs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Looney Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Looney Springs Cemetery
  • Bower Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bower Cemetery
  • Lone Oak Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Oak Cemetery
  • Continue List   (335 more) ...
    • Ditzler Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Birkner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birkner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birkner Cemetery
    • Joubert Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Joubert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Joubert Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Ava had a population of 807 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Ava had a population of 610 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Ava, with the one closest to Ava listed first.

  • Sato
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sato have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sato
    • Sato is located in Jackson County
  • Campbell Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Oraville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Denmark
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
    • Denmark is located in Perry County
  • Degognia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Degognia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Degognia
    • Degognia is located in Jackson County
  • Grubbs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs
    • Grubbs is located in Jackson County
  • Shiloh Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Hill
    • Shiloh Hill is located in Randolph County
  • Vergennes
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Sand Ridge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Ridge
    • Sand Ridge is located in Jackson County
  • Cutler
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Harrison
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
    • Harrison is located in Jackson County
  • Grange Hall
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grange Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grange Hall
    • Grange Hall is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Pyatts
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
      • Pyatts is located in Perry County
    • Kampenville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kampenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kampenville
      • Kampenville is located in Randolph County
    • Percy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Ava. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ava.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ava. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.il.us/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Ava) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ava. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8886, Longitude: -89.4965       In this case, the coordinates for Ava have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Ava, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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