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A visit to the Burge Cemetery ...

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 Burge Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.5270°   (38° 31' 37")

Lon:   -89.0173°   (-89° 1' 2")

The Burge Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Salem. Salem lies just to the north northeast of the Burge Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Burge Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Phillips Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Synder Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Synder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Synder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Synder Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Zion Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Whitchurch Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitchurch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitchurch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitchurch Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Branch Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Branch Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Old Convenanter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Convenanter Cemetery
    • The Old Convenanter Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Old Convenanter Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the west of Centralia.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #107318 <5>
  • Old Covenanter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Covenanter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Covenanter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Covenanter Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Romine Prairie Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Romine Prairie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Romine Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Romine Prairie Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Ennis Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ennis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ennis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ennis Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Snyder Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snyder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snyder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Snyder Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Little Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Grove Cemetery
      • The Little Grove Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • The Little Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Little Grove Christian Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1981346 <5>
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Peaceful Valley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peaceful Valley Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Deadmond Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deadmond Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deadmond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deadmond Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Elmwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
      • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • The Elmwood Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Centralia Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #105562 <5>
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Zion Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Grove Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • McClellan - Anderek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClellan - Anderek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClellan - Anderek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McClellan - Anderek Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Hillcrest Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Memorial Park
      • The Hillcrest Memorial Park is located in Marion County
      • The Hillcrest Memorial Park has also been known as:
      • Hillcrest Cemetery
      • Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery
    • Mt. Evergreen Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Evergreen Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Gilead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilead Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Gilead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Harveys Point Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harveys Point Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harveys Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harveys Point Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Paradise Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paradise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Paradise Cemetery is located in Marion County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Burge Cemetery.

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

  • Walnut Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Cartter
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartter
    • Cartter is located in Marion County
  • Odin
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odin
    • Odin is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,004 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Odin <6>
  • Kell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • 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 <6>
  • Junction City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
    • Junction City is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
  • Central City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Central City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
    • Central City is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,107 people
  • Centralia
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Wamac
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamac
    • Wamac is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,117 people
  • Dix
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dix
    • Dix is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 428 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dix <6>
  • Salem
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Baldwin Heights
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin Heights
    • Baldwin Heights is located in Washington County
  • Texico
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Texico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texico
    • Texico is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Texico <6>
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Sandoval
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandoval have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandoval
      • Sandoval is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandoval <6>
    • Irvington
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 609 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <6>
    • Jefferson City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 Jefferson County
    • Bannister
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bannister. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannister
      • Bannister is located in Marion County
    • Idlewood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewood
      • Idlewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Fairman
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairman
      • Fairman is located in Marion County
    • Richview
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Woodlawn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Iuka
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <6>
    • Hoffman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoffman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffman
      • Hoffman is located in Clinton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoffman <6>

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 Burge Cemetery. The following communities are located in Marion County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Central City
  • Iuka
    • Iuka lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Burge Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Iuka.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
  • Odin
    • Odin lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Burge Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Odin.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odin
  • Salem
    • Salem lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Burge Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Salem.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
  • Sandoval

Websites to help with your 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 websites are open to everyone.

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

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 Burge Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #405214  (Burge Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #405214 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: Centralia East
    • County: Marion         Elev: 161
    • Location given for GNIS #405214 (Burge 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 Marion, 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 Burge Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5270, Longitude: -89.0173       In this case, the coordinates for the Burge Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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