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A visit to the Altona Cemetery ...


The location of the Altona Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Altona Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.1092°   (41° 6' 33")

Lon:   -90.1662°   (-90° 9' 58")

The Altona Cemetery is located in Knox County<2>.

The county seat for Knox County is located in Galesburg. Galesburg lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the southwest of the Altona Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Altona Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Knox County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Altona Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

    • Altona
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Oneida
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Victoria
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
      • Victoria is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Victoria <4>
    • Bishop Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishop Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop Hill
      • Bishop Hill is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 121 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bishop Hill <4>
    • Galva
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Wataga
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wataga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wataga
      • Wataga is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wataga <4>
    • Woodhull
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodhull have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodhull
      • Woodhull is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 771 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodhull <4>
    • La Fayette
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Fayette have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Fayette
      • La Fayette is located in Stark County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Fayette <4>
    • Henderson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
      • Henderson is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henderson <4>
    • Appleton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Appleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appleton
      • Appleton is located in Knox County
    • Alpha
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
      • Alpha is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alpha <4>
    • Rio
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
      • Rio is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rio <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • East Galesburg
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Galesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Galesburg
        • East Galesburg is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 761 people
      • Dahinda
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahinda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahinda
        • Dahinda is located in Knox County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dahinda <4>
      • Cambridge
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Henderson Grove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson Grove
        • Henderson Grove is located in Knox County
      • Williamsfield
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsfield
        • Williamsfield is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 538 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsfield <4>
      • Elmore
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmore
        • Elmore is located in Peoria County
      • Andover
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
        • Andover is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 565 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <4>
      • Galesburg
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Knoxville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
        • Knoxville is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <4>
      • Toulon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toulon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toulon
        • Toulon is located in Stark County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,144 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toulon <4>
      • Kewanee
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kewanee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kewanee
        • Kewanee is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,174 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kewanee <4>
      • Ophiem
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ophiem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ophiem
        • Ophiem is located in Henry County
      • New Windsor
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Windsor
        • New Windsor is located in Mercer County
      • Windsor
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
        • Windsor is located in Mercer County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 760 people

    For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

    Nearby communities with newspapers ...

    The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Altona Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Knox County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Altona Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Larson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Larson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Larson Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Larson Cemetery
    • Oneida Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Martin Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Old Scotch Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Victoria Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Bishop Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bishop Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bishop Hill Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bishop Hill Cemetery
    • Piatt Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piatt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Piatt Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piatt Cemetery
    • Red Oak Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Red Oak Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Oak Cemetery
    • Ontario Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ontario Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ontario Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ontario Cemetery
    • Robbins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robbins Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robbins Cemetery
    • Westfall Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westfall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westfall Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westfall Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Galva Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Clover Chapel Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clover Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clover Chapel Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clover Chapel Cemetery
      • St. John the Apostle Parish Cemetery (New)
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Wataga Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Garret Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garret Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Garret Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garret Cemetery
      • Fraker Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fraker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fraker Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fraker Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Woodhull Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodhull Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodhull Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodhull Cemetery
      • Bruner Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bruner Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruner Cemetery
      • Van Gilder Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Van Gilder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Van Gilder Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Van Gilder Cemetery
      • Etherly Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Etherly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Etherly Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Etherly Cemetery
      • Salem Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • LaFayette Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the LaFayette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The LaFayette Cemetery is located in Stark County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the LaFayette Cemetery

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

    Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Altona Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1815927  (Altona Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1815927 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Oneida
      • County: Knox         Elev: 230
      • Location given for GNIS #1815927 (Altona Cemetery)

    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>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Knox, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Altona Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1092, Longitude: -90.1662       In this case, the coordinates for the Altona Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
    <6>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.




 

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