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Our Genealogy Helper

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 Big Bay (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 Big Bay. 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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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 west contained birth and death records; the county to the south 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.

Big Bay is located in Massac 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 Massac County: Johnson, Pope, Pulaski, Livingston (KY) & McCracken (KY).

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

  • Massac County     (The home county of Big Bay)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • New Columbia
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Joppa
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Massac County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joppa <3>
    • Massac City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massac City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massac City
      • Massac City is located in Massac County
    • Metropolis
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Brookport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookport
      • Brookport is located in Massac County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 815 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brookport <3>
    • Shady Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Unionville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Unionville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Massac County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Unionville
      • From Big Bay to Unionville
  • Alexander County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Elco
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Tamms
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamms
      • Tamms is located in Alexander County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 449 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamms <3>
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Shetlerville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Mineral City ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Hardin County
    • Rosiclare
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosiclare have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosiclare
      • Rosiclare is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,008 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosiclare <3>
    • Elizabethtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabethtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabethtown
      • Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabethtown <3>
    • Karbers Ridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Johnson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Reevesville
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reevesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reevesville
      • Reevesville is located in Johnson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Reevesville
      • From Big Bay to Reevesville
    • Grantsburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Wartrace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Simpson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
      • Simpson is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <3>
    • Bender ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bender have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bender
      • Bender is located in Johnson County
    • Vienna
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Belknap
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belknap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belknap
      • Belknap is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belknap <3>
    • Reynoldsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Ozark
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ozark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
      • Ozark is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ozark <3>
    • Cypress
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress
      • Cypress is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cypress <3>
    • Buncombe
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buncombe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buncombe
      • Buncombe is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buncombe <3>
    • New Burnside
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
  • Pope County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Dixon Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Rock
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Glendale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glendale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glendale
      • From Big Bay to Glendale
    • Bay City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bay City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
      • Bay City is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bay City
      • From Big Bay to Bay City
    • Golconda
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golconda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golconda
      • Golconda is located in Pope County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 622 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golconda <3>
    • Eddyville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eddyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eddyville
      • Eddyville is located in Pope County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eddyville <3>
    • McCormick
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McCormick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCormick
      • McCormick is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McCormick
      • From Big Bay to McCormick
    • Lusk
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lusk. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lusk
      • Lusk is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lusk
      • From Big Bay to Lusk
    • Hartsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hartsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsville
      • Hartsville is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hartsville
      • From Big Bay to Hartsville
    • Leisure City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure City
      • Leisure City is located in Pope County
    • Oak
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oak. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak
      • Oak is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oak
      • From Big Bay to Oak
    • Hamletsburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Pulaski County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Karnak
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karnak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karnak
      • Karnak is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Karnak <3>
    • New Grand Chain
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Grand Chain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Grand Chain
      • New Grand Chain is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
    • Grand Chain
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Chain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Chain
      • Grand Chain is located in Pulaski County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grand Chain <3>
    • Perks
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Olmsted
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Ullin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Pulaski
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulaski have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulaski
      • Pulaski is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 169 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pulaski <3>
    • Villa Ridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Mound City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Mounds
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mounds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mounds
      • Mounds is located in Pulaski County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 666 people
  • Saline County
  • Union County
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Creal Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creal Springs
      • Creal Springs is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Creal Springs <3>
    • Lake Crest
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Marion
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Ballard County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Bandana
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Kevil
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kevil have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kevil
      • Kevil is located in Ballard County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 569 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kevil <3>
    • Ceredo
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • La Center
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Center
      • La Center is located in Ballard County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Center <3>
    • Gage
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Lovelaceville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovelaceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovelaceville
      • Lovelaceville is located in Ballard County (KY)
    • Barlow
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barlow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barlow
      • Barlow is located in Ballard County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 628 people
    • Blandville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blandville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blandville
      • Blandville is located in Ballard County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 84 people
  • Carlisle County (KY)
    • Cunningham
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cunningham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cunningham
      • Cunningham is located in Carlisle County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cunningham <3>
  • Crittenden County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Tolu
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Sheridan
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sheridan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
      • Sheridan is located in Crittenden County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sheridan
      • From Big Bay to Sheridan
  • Graves County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Melber
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Lowes
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Symsonia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Symsonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Symsonia
      • Symsonia is located in Graves County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Symsonia <3>
    • Boaz
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Livingston County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Carrsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrsville
      • Carrsville is located in Livingston County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
    • Hampton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Burna
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burna
      • Burna is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Smithland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Lola
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Ledbetter
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ledbetter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledbetter
      • Ledbetter is located in Livingston County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ledbetter <3>
    • Salem
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Pinckneyville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Tiline
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiline
      • Tiline is located in Livingston County (KY)
  • Marshall County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Sharpe
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sharpe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpe
      • Sharpe is located in Marshall County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sharpe
      • From Big Bay to Sharpe
    • Calvert City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Gilbertsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbertsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbertsville
      • Gilbertsville is located in Marshall County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbertsville <3>
  • McCracken County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Bay, with the one closest to Big Bay listed first.
    • Ragland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ragland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ragland
      • Ragland is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ragland
      • From Big Bay to Ragland
    • Grahamville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grahamville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grahamville
      • Grahamville is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Grahamville
      • From Big Bay to Grahamville
    • West Paducah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Paducah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Paducah
      • West Paducah is located in McCracken County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Paducah <3>
    • Paducah
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Cimota City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cimota City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cimota City
      • Cimota City is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Woodville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Future City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Future City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Future City
      • Future City is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • West Future City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Future City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Future City
      • West Future City is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Hendron
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hendron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hendron
      • Hendron is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Lone Oak
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
      • Lone Oak is located in McCracken County (KY)
    • Camelia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Massac
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massac have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massac
      • Massac is located in McCracken County (KY)

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

Cemeteries Near Big Bay ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Big Bay.

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 Big Bay covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Massonic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Massonic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Massonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clymore Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clymore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clymore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cagle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cagle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cagle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carr Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clendenon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clendenon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clendenon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Morse Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morse Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wilkins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Canaan Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canaan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Temple Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Macedonia Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Henley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Rentfro Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rentfro Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rentfro Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Central Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Central Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Central Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Big Bay had railroad service and no post office.

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

  • Reevesville
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reevesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reevesville
    • Reevesville is located in Johnson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Reevesville
    • From Big Bay to Reevesville
  • New Columbia
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Samoth
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Samoth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samoth
    • Samoth is located in Massac County
  • Round Knob
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Knob
    • Round Knob is located in Massac County
  • Grantsburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Temple Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hill
    • Temple Hill is located in Pope County
  • Allens Spring
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allens Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allens Spring
    • Allens Spring is located in Pope County
  • Wartrace
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Grinnell
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grinnell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grinnell
    • Grinnell is located in Massac County
  • Rosebud
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
    • Rosebud is located in Pope County
  • Rock
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Waltersburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waltersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waltersburg
    • Waltersburg is located in Pope County
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    • Glendale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glendale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Pope County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glendale
      • From Big Bay to Glendale
    • Boaz
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boaz have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boaz
      • Boaz is located in Massac County
    • Simpson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
      • Simpson is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <3>

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

Newspapers Published in Big Bay ...

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 93 newspapers that have been published in the area around Big Bay.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Big Bay, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Big Bay.

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 Big Bay:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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 Big Bay, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Big Bay) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Big Bay. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3167, Longitude: -88.7215       In this case, the coordinates for Big Bay have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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