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A visit to the Cogdal Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Cogdal Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Cogdal Cemetery (FG ID #2253139)

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 Cogdal Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.9138°   (39° 54' 49")

Lon:   -89.8590°   (-89° 51' 32")

The cemetery is located in Menard County<3>.

As an estimate, the Cogdal Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the southeast of Salisbury.

The county seat for Menard County is located in Petersburg. Petersburg lies just to the north of the Cogdal Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Cogdal Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Richland Baptist Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richland Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richland Baptist Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Farmers Point Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farmers Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farmers Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Farmers Point Cemetery is located in Menard County
  • Irwin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irwin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Irwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Irwin Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Anderson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Salisbury Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salisbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salisbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Salisbury Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Menard County
  • Pleasant Plains Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Plains Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Plains Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Plains Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • White Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The White Cemetery is located in Menard County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Hopwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hopwood Cemetery is located in Sangamon County
  • Oakland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Menard County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Smedly Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smedly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smedly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smedly Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Farmington Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Baker Prairie #2 Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Prairie #2 Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Prairie #2 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Prairie #2 Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • St. Petersburg Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Petersburg Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Petersburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Petersburg Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Hash Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hash Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hash Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hash Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Willson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willson Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Joel Hall Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Old West Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Hornback Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hornback Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hornback Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hornback Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Baker Prairie #1 Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Prairie #1 Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Prairie #1 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Prairie #1 Cemetery is located in Menard County
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Cogdal Cemetery.

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

  • Salisbury
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Pleasant Plains
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
    • Pleasant Plains is located in Sangamon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Plains <6>
  • Tallula
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Petersburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Athens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Ashland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Pasfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pasfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pasfield
    • Pasfield is located in Sangamon County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pasfield
    • From the Cogdal Cemetery to Pasfield
  • Cantrall
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cantrall have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cantrall
    • Cantrall is located in Sangamon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cantrall <6>
  • Prentice
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Newmansville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Gurney ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gurney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gurney
    • Gurney is located in Cass County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Gurney
    • From the Cogdal Cemetery to Gurney
  • Berlin
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
    • Berlin is located in Sangamon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Curran
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curran have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curran
      • Curran is located in Sangamon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Sylvan ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sylvan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvan
      • Sylvan is located in Cass County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sylvan
      • From the Cogdal Cemetery to Sylvan
    • New Berlin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Berlin
      • New Berlin is located in Sangamon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,329 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Berlin <6>
    • Jerome
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerome have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerome
      • Jerome is located in Sangamon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,575 people
    • Leland Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leland Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leland Grove
      • Leland Grove is located in Sangamon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,451 people
    • Ridgely
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ridgely. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgely
      • Ridgely is located in Sangamon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ridgely
      • From the Cogdal Cemetery to Ridgely
    • Sherman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Greenview
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
      • Greenview is located in Menard County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 715 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenview <6>
    • Philadelphia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Hawthorne Place
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Springfield
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Oakford
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Grandview
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Sangamon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,369 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 Cogdal Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Menard County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 helpful 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 Cogdal 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 Cogdal Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1965397  (Cogdal Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1965397 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: Unknown
    • County: Menard
    • Location given for GNIS #1965397 (Cogdal Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2253139

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Cogdal Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9138, Longitude: -89.8590    
<3>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Menard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<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 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.
<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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