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A visit to the Dickson 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 Dickson Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Dickson 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 Dickson Cemetery

Lat:   41.4686°   (41° 28' 6")

Lon:   -90.5785°   (-90° 34' 42")

The Dickson Cemetery is located in Rock Island County<2>.

The county seat for Rock Island County is located in Rock Island. Rock Island lies just to the north of the Dickson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Dickson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Memorial Park is located in Rock Island County
  • William Carr Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the William Carr Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the William Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The William Carr Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
  • Hebrew Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hebrew Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
  • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
  • City Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the City Cemetery
    • The City Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the City Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Davenport (IA).
    • The City Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Davenport City Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1180104 <5>
  • Holy Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holy Family Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
  • Tri-City Jewish Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tri-City Jewish Cemetery
    • The Tri-City Jewish Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
    • The Tri-City Jewish Cemetery has also been known as:
    • B'nai Ameth Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #96498 <5>
  • Fairmont Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmont Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairmont Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
  • Rock River View Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock River View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock River View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock River View Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
  • Post Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Post Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Post Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Post Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
  • Rock Island National Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Island National Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Island National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rock Island National Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Rock Island Confederate Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Island Confederate Cemetery
      • The Rock Island Confederate Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
      • The Rock Island Confederate Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Confederate Cemetery
      • Rebel Cemetery
      • Rock Island Prison Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1977216 <5>
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
    • Friday Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friday Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friday Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friday Family Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
    • Asbury Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Scott County (IA)
    • Chapel Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chapel Grove Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
    • Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memorial Park is located in Rock Island County
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Rock Island County
    • Oakdale Memorial Gardens
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Memorial Gardens
      • The Oakdale Memorial Gardens is located in Scott County (IA)
      • The Oakdale Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
      • Oakdale Cemetery
      • Oakdale Memorial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #95667 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Dickson Cemetery.

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

  • Milan
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milan
    • Milan is located in Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,945 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milan <6>
  • Rock Island
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Oak Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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 Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 585 people
  • Coyne Center
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coyne Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coyne Center
    • Coyne Center is located in Rock Island County
  • Moline
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moline
    • Moline is located in Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 41,065 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moline <6>
  • Davenport
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Bettendorf
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Coal Valley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Valley
    • Coal Valley is located in Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,719 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coal Valley <6>
  • Andalusia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andalusia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andalusia
    • Andalusia is located in Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,140 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andalusia <6>
  • Taylor Ridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Ridge
    • Taylor Ridge is located in Rock Island County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Ridge <6>
  • East Moline
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Moline have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Moline
    • East Moline is located in Rock Island County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,473 people
  • Riverdale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverdale
    • Riverdale is located in Scott County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Silvis
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silvis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silvis
      • Silvis is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,473 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silvis <6>
    • Panorama Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama Park
      • Panorama Park is located in Scott County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
    • Carbon Cliff
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon Cliff
      • Carbon Cliff is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,932 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carbon Cliff <6>
    • Buffalo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Scott County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <6>
    • Reynolds
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Preemption
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Preemption have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preemption
      • Preemption is located in Mercer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Preemption <6>
    • Hampton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <6>
    • Pleasant Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
      • Pleasant Valley is located in Scott County (IA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Valley <6>
    • Blue Grass
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Edgington
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgington
      • Edgington is located in Rock Island County
    • Sherrard
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherrard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherrard
      • Sherrard is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 588 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherrard <6>
    • Briar Bluff
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Briar Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briar Bluff
      • Briar Bluff is located in Henry County
    • Colona
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colona
      • Colona is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,049 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colona <6>
    • Green Rock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Rock
      • Green Rock is located in Henry County
    • Barstow
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)

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 Dickson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rock Island County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Dickson 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 Dickson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #425896  (Dickson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #425896 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: Milan
    • County: Rock Island         Elev: 213
    • Location given for GNIS #425896 (Dickson Cemetery)

The official website for Rock Island County: www.co.rock-island.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 Rock Island, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Dickson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.4686, Longitude: -90.5785       In this case, the coordinates for the Dickson 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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