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A visit to the Dawson Cemetery ...


The location of the Dawson 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 Dawson Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.8998°   (39° 53' 59")

Lon:   -90.6635°   (-90° 39' 48")

The Dawson Cemetery is located in Brown County<2>.

The county seat for Brown County is located in Mount Sterling. Mount Sterling lies just to the northwest of the Dawson Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 websites are open to everyone.

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

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Brown 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 Dawson 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Dawson Cemetery.

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

    • Versailles
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
      • Versailles is located in Brown County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <4>
    • Gilbirds
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbirds
      • Gilbirds is located in Brown County
    • Chambersburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Cooperstown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperstown
      • Cooperstown is located in Brown County
    • Hersman
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersman
      • Hersman is located in Brown County
    • Meredosia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Mount Sterling
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Ripley
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ripley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ripley
      • Ripley is located in Brown County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
    • Perry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Naples
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naples have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naples
      • Naples is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 119 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naples <4>
    • Bluffs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluffs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffs
      • Bluffs is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 658 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluffs <4>
    • Griggsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griggsville
      • Griggsville is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Griggsville <4>
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Valley City
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley City
        • Valley City is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 14 people
      • Mound Station
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound Station
        • Mound Station is located in Brown County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
      • Timewell
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timewell
        • Timewell is located in Brown County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Timewell <4>
      • Oxville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxville
        • Oxville is located in Scott County
      • Hagener
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagener have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagener
        • Hagener is located in Cass County
      • Beardstown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Kellerville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellerville
        • Kellerville is located in Adams County
      • Exeter
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exeter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
        • Exeter is located in Scott County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
      • Morgan City ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan City
        • Morgan City is located in Morgan County
      • Arenzville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Oak Grove
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
        • Oak Grove is located in Cass County
      • New Salem
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Salem
        • New Salem is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
      • Chapin
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapin
        • Chapin is located in Morgan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chapin <4>
      • Concord
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
        • Concord is located in Morgan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Concord <4>
      • Rushville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)

    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 Dawson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Brown County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Dawson Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Gilbirds Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • South Side Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Side Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Side Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Side Cemetery
    • Hall Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hall Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Hambaugh Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hambaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hambaugh Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hambaugh Cemetery
    • Root Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Root Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Root Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Root Cemetery
    • Logsdon #2 Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Logsdon #2 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Logsdon #2 Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Logsdon #2 Cemetery
    • Cross Roads Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Roads Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cross Roads Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Roads Cemetery
    • Perry Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perry Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Cemetery
    • Putnam Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Putnam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Putnam Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Putnam Cemetery
    • Harbour Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harbour Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harbour Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harbour Cemetery
    • Law Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Law Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Law Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Law Cemetery
    • Suratt Burial Ground
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Suratt Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Suratt Burial Ground is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Suratt Burial Ground
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Woods Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woods Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
      • Martin Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • 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 Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Vandeventer Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vandeventer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vandeventer Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vandeventer Cemetery
      • Arnold Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arnold Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Elias Clark Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elias Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elias Clark Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elias Clark Cemetery
      • Logsdon #1 Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Logsdon #1 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Logsdon #1 Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Logsdon #1 Cemetery
      • Icabod Perry Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Icabod Perry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Icabod Perry Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Icabod Perry Cemetery
      • Hersman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • The Hersman Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hersman Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Hersman.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hersman Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #106122 <6>
      • Newenham Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newenham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Newenham Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newenham Cemetery
      • Rusk Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rusk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rusk Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rusk Cemetery
      • Varder Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Varder Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varder Cemetery
      • Hume Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hume Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hume Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hume Cemetery
      • De Witt Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the De Witt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The De Witt Cemetery is located in Brown County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the De Witt 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 Dawson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1985156  (Dawson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1985156 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: Versailles
      • County: Brown         Elev: 198
      • Location given for GNIS #1985156 (Dawson 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 Brown, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Dawson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8998, Longitude: -90.6635       In this case, the coordinates for the Dawson 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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