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The location of the Calvary 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 Calvary Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.4711°   (41° 28' 15")

Lon:   -87.6684°   (-87° 40' 6")

The Calvary Cemetery is located in Cook County<2>.

The county seat for Cook County is located in Chicago. Chicago lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<3> to the north of the Calvary 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 professional and volunteer websites 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 Calvary Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Cook 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 Calvary 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 Calvary Cemetery.

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

    • Park Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Steger
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • South Chicago Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Chicago Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Chicago Heights
      • South Chicago Heights is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,957 people
    • University Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Will County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,817 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for University Park <4>
    • Chicago Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Richton Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Olympia Fields
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olympia Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympia Fields
      • Olympia Fields is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,747 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olympia Fields <4>
    • Crete
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crete have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crete
      • Crete is located in Will County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,938 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crete <4>
    • Flossmoor
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flossmoor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flossmoor
      • Flossmoor is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,018 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flossmoor <4>
    • Matteson
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matteson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matteson
      • Matteson is located in Cook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,322 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matteson <4>
    • Monee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monee
      • Monee is located in Will County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,029 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monee <4>
    • Goodenow
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodenow
      • Goodenow is located in Will County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Sauk Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Ford Heights
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ford Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford Heights
        • Ford Heights is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,647 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ford Heights <4>
      • Glenwood
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
        • Glenwood is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,617 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenwood <4>
      • Country Club Hills
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Club Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Club Hills
        • Country Club Hills is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,242 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Country Club Hills <4>
      • Willowbrook
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
        • Willowbrook is located in Will County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willowbrook <4>
      • Homewood
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Hazel Crest
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Dyer
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dyer
        • Dyer is located in Lake County (IN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,955 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dyer <4>
      • Lynwood
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynwood
        • Lynwood is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,113 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lynwood <4>
      • Thornton
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornton
        • Thornton is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,367 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thornton <4>
      • East Hazel Crest
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Hazel Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Hazel Crest
        • East Hazel Crest is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,479 people
      • Frankfort Square
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frankfort Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankfort Square
        • Frankfort Square is located in Will County
      • Beecher
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Markham
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Markham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham
        • Markham is located in Cook County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,165 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Markham <4>

    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 Calvary Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cook County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Calvary Cemetery.<5>

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

    • St. Anne Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Anne Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anne Cemetery
    • Evergreen Hill Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Hill Cemetery is located in Will County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Hill Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Evangelical Reform Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Evangelical Reform Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Evangelical Reform Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Evangelical Reform Cemetery
    • Adams Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adams Cemetery is located in Will County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
    • Bloom Presbyterian Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bloom Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bloom Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bloom Presbyterian Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
    • Elliott Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliott Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elliott Family Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliott Family Cemetery
    • Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
    • New German Evangelical Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New German Evangelical Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New German Evangelical Zion Cemetery is located in Cook County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New German Evangelical Zion Cemetery
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Will County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Will County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Will County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Skyline Memorial Park
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • St. James Catholic Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. James Catholic Cemetery is located in Cook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Catholic Cemetery
      • St. Pauls Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Will County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Assumption Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • The Assumption Cemetery is located in Cook County
        • The Assumption Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Assumption Catholic Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Assumption Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #104564 <6>
      • Coopers Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coopers Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Coopers Grove Cemetery is located in Cook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coopers Grove Cemetery
      • St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery is located in Cook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
      • Lutheran Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in Cook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lutheran Cemetery
      • Schlem Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schlem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Schlem Cemetery is located in Will County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schlem Cemetery
      • Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens is located in Cook County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens
      • Homewood Memorial Gardens
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Washington Memory Gardens
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)

    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 Calvary Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #405401  (Calvary Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #405401 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: Steger
      • County: Cook         Elev: 220
      • Location given for GNIS #405401 (Calvary Cemetery)

    The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/

    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 Cook, 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 obstructions 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 Calvary Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.4711, Longitude: -87.6684       In this case, the coordinates for the Calvary 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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