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A visit to the Dorsey Cemetery ...


The location of the Dorsey 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 Dorsey Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.7900°   (39° 47' 23")

Lon:   -90.7418°   (-90° 44' 30")

The Dorsey Cemetery is located in Pike County<2>.

The county seat for Pike County is located in Pittsfield. Pittsfield lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Dorsey Cemetery .

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 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 Dorsey Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Pike 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 Dorsey 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Dorsey Cemetery.

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

    • Perry
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Chambersburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Griggsville
      (5 miles [8 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>
    • Valley City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Naples
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Versailles
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • New Salem
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Baylis
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baylis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baylis
      • Baylis is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baylis <4>
    • Gilbirds
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbirds
      • Gilbirds is located in Brown County
    • Meredosia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Oxville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxville
      • Oxville is located in Scott County
    • Bluffs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Hersman
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersman
        • Hersman is located in Brown County
      • Detroit
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit
        • Detroit is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
      • Pittsfield
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Florence
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
        • Florence is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
      • Exeter
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • 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
      • Cooperstown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooperstown
        • Cooperstown is located in Brown County
      • Mount Sterling
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Kellerville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellerville
        • Kellerville is located in Adams County
      • Time
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Time have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Time
        • Time is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
      • Milton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
        • Milton is located in Pike County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <4>
      • Mound Station
        (16 miles [25.7 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
        (16 miles [25.7 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>
      • Morgan City ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • 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

    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 Dorsey Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pike County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Dorsey Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Lutz Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lutz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lutz Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lutz Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Calhoun Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
    • Hebron Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebron Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Cemetery
    • Zion Lutheran Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Lutheran Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Lutheran Cemetery
    • Stoner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stoner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stoner Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stoner Cemetery
    • Morrelville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morrelville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morrelville Cemetery is located in Brown County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morrelville Cemetery
    • Hinman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hinman Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinman Cemetery
    • Ham Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ham Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ham Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Pike County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Varder Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Rusk Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Griggsville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Elledge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elledge Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elledge Cemetery
      • Anderson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
      • Hume Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Newenham Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • 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
      • Seaborn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seaborn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Seaborn Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seaborn Cemetery
      • Brower Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brower Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brower Cemetery
      • Maysville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maysville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maysville Cemetery is located in Pike County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maysville Cemetery
      • Woods Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Suratt Burial Ground
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Hall Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • 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

    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 Dorsey Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1747233  (Dorsey Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1747233 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: Perry East
      • County: Pike         Elev: 180
      • Location given for GNIS #1747233 (Dorsey 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 Pike, 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 Dorsey Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7900, Longitude: -90.7418       In this case, the coordinates for the Dorsey 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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