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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 Belle Prairie City (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 Belle Prairie City. 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.

Name Variations for Belle Prairie City ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Belle Prairie City: Belle Pr. City

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 doctors and 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.

Belle Prairie City is located in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County: Franklin, Gallatin, Jefferson, Saline, Wayne, White & Williamson.

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

  • Hamilton County     (The home county of Belle Prairie City)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Jefferson City ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
      • Jefferson City is located in Hamilton County
    • Dahlgren
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Bungay
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bungay
      • Bungay is located in Hamilton County
    • Diamond City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond City
      • Diamond City is located in Hamilton County
    • McLeansboro
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLeansboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLeansboro
      • McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,730 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLeansboro <2>
    • Flint
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
      • Flint is located in Hamilton County
    • Macedonia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
      • Macedonia is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 64 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macedonia <2>
    • Dale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale
      • Dale is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dale <2>
    • Walpole
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walpole
      • Walpole is located in Hamilton County
    • Broughton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broughton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broughton
      • Broughton is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broughton <2>
  • Clay County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Xenia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Kenner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenner
      • Kenner is located in Clay County
  • Edwards County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Ellery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellery
      • Ellery is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellery <2>
    • Albion
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Edwards County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,889 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albion <2>
    • Red Top
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Top have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Top
      • Red Top is located in Edwards County
    • Bennington
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennington
      • Bennington is located in Edwards County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Frisco
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Franklin County
    • Taylor Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Hill
      • Taylor Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Ewing
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Akin
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akin
      • Akin is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akin <2>
    • Whittington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whittington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittington
      • Whittington is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whittington <2>
    • Hanaford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanaford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanaford
      • Hanaford is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
    • Parrish
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish
      • Parrish is located in Franklin County
    • Steel City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steel City
      • Steel City is located in Franklin County
    • Thompsonville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Benton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,784 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benton <2>
    • Rend City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rend City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rend City
      • Rend City is located in Franklin County
    • West City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West City
      • West City is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Omaha
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Elba
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Gallatin County
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Belle Rive
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Rive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Rive
      • Belle Rive is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 347 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Rive <2>
    • Markham City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Markham City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham City
      • Markham City is located in Jefferson County
    • Bluford
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluford
      • Bluford is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 660 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluford <2>
    • Opdyke
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Opdyke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Opdyke
      • Opdyke is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Opdyke <2>
    • Marlow
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlow
      • Marlow is located in Jefferson County
    • Shields
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shields have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shields
      • Shields is located in Jefferson County
    • Summersville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summersville
      • Summersville is located in Jefferson County
    • Bonnie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie
      • Bonnie is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonnie <2>
    • Ina
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ina
      • Ina is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,279 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ina <2>
    • Mount Vernon
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Idlewood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewood
      • Idlewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Dareville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dareville
      • Dareville is located in Jefferson County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Union Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Town
      • Union Town is located in Marion County
    • Kell
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kell
      • Kell is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kell <2>
    • Cartter
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartter
      • Cartter is located in Marion County
    • Iuka
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iuka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
      • Iuka is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iuka <2>
  • Saline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Cornerville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerville
      • Cornerville is located in Saline County
    • Texas City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texas City
      • Texas City is located in Saline County
    • Galatia
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galatia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galatia
      • Galatia is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 868 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galatia <2>
    • Raleigh
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raleigh <2>
    • Saline City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline City
      • Saline City is located in Saline County
    • Eldorado
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
      • Eldorado is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,837 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldorado <2>
    • Wasson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasson
      • Wasson is located in Saline County
  • Wayne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Wayne City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne City
      • Wayne City is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 983 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wayne City <2>
    • Sims
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sims have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sims
      • Sims is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sims <2>
    • Keenes
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Barnhill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnhill
      • Barnhill is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnhill <2>
    • Boyleston
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyleston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyleston
      • Boyleston is located in Wayne County
    • Fairfield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Geff
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geff
      • Geff is located in Wayne County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geff <2>
    • Jeffersonville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
      • Jeffersonville is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 350 people
    • Johnsonville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Cisne
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cisne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cisne
      • Cisne is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cisne <2>
    • Golden Gate
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Gate
      • Golden Gate is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden Gate <2>
    • Enterprise
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Wayne County
  • White County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Mill Shoals
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Shoals
      • Mill Shoals is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 193 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mill Shoals <2>
    • Springerton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Enfield
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enfield
      • Enfield is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Enfield <2>
    • Burnt Prairie
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Prairie
      • Burnt Prairie is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnt Prairie <2>
    • Norris City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris City
      • Norris City is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norris City <2>
    • Stokes
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
      • Stokes is located in White County
    • Carmi
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmi
      • Carmi is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carmi <2>
    • Crossville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossville
      • Crossville is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 687 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crossville <2>
    • Herald
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herald have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald
      • Herald is located in White County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herald <2>
    • Calvin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
      • Calvin is located in White County
    • Phillipstown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phillipstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipstown
      • Phillipstown is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Emma
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma
      • Emma is located in White County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emma <2>
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Belle Prairie City, with the one closest to Belle Prairie City listed first.
    • Hartford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
      • Hartford is located in Williamson County
    • Corinth
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Williamson County

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

Newspapers Published in Belle Prairie City ...

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 59 newspapers that have been published in the area around Belle Prairie City.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Belle Prairie City, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Belle Prairie City.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 information is open to everyone.

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

Cemeteries Near Belle Prairie City ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Belle Prairie City.

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 Belle Prairie City covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Crouch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crouch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crouch Cemetery
  • Rawls Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rawls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rawls Cemetery
  • Garrison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrison Cemetery
  • Trotter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trotter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trotter Cemetery
  • Baltimore Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baltimore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baltimore Cemetery
  • Crisel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crisel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crisel Cemetery
  • Cherry Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Grove Cemetery
  • Atchison Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atchison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atchison Cemetery
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
  • Fitzsimons Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fitzsimons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzsimons Cemetery
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    • Preston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns 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.<5>

While we didn't find Belle Prairie City in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Belle Prairie City.

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

  • Piopolis
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piopolis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piopolis
    • Piopolis is located in Hamilton County
  • Mayberry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayberry
    • Mayberry is located in Wayne County
  • Delafield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delafield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delafield
    • Delafield is located in Hamilton County
  • Dahlgren
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Wayne City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne City
    • Wayne City is located in Wayne County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 983 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wayne City <2>
  • McLeansboro
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLeansboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLeansboro
    • McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,730 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLeansboro <2>
  • Thackeray
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thackeray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thackeray
    • Thackeray is located in Hamilton County
  • Keenes
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Sims
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sims have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sims
    • Sims is located in Wayne County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sims <2>
  • Logansport ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Logansport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logansport
    • Logansport is located in Hamilton County
  • Belle Rive
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Rive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Rive
    • Belle Rive is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 347 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Rive <2>
  • Flint
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
    • Flint is located in Hamilton County
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    • Springerton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Mill Shoals
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Shoals
      • Mill Shoals is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 193 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mill Shoals <2>
    • Boyleston
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyleston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyleston
      • Boyleston is located in Wayne County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Belle Prairie City) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Belle Prairie City. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2234, Longitude: -88.5558       In this case, the coordinates for Belle Prairie City have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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 Belle Prairie City, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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