A visit to the East Lawn 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 East Lawn Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The East Lawn Cemetery (FG ID #105510)
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 East Lawn Cemetery ...
We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the East Lawn Cemetery
Lat: 38.6295° (38° 37' 46")
Lon: -88.9376° (-88° 56' 15")
The East Lawn Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.
The county seat for Marion County is located in Salem. Salem lies just to the west southwest of the East Lawn Cemetery .
List of nearby cemeteries ...
Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the East Lawn Cemetery.<4>
We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from East Lawn Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Clapp Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clapp Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clapp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Clapp Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Paradise Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paradise Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paradise Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Paradise Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Eagan Cemetery
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagan Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Eagan Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Bethlehem Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Dunkard Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunkard Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunkard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Dunkard Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Cubbage Chapel Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cubbage Chapel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cubbage Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Cubbage Chapel Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Summit Prairie Cemetery
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summit Prairie Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summit Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Summit Prairie Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Allman Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allman Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Allman Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Black Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Black Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Branch Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branch Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Branch Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Harveys Point Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harveys Point Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harveys Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Harveys Point Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Old Bethel Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bethel Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Old Bethel Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Continue List (12 more) ...
- Wilson Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Wilson Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Hartlin Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartlin Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Hartlin Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Fredonia Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fredonia Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fredonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Fredonia Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Peaceful Valley Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaceful Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Peaceful Valley Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Antioch Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Antioch Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Mt. Moriah Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Wham Hill Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wham Hill Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wham Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Wham Hill Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Kell Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kell Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Kell Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Rabbit Grove Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rabbit Grove Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rabbit Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Rabbit Grove Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Union Grove Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Union Grove Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Yost Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yost Cemetery
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yost Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- The Yost Cemetery is located in Marion County
- Alma Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.
List of neighboring communities ...
The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the East Lawn Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities based on their distance from East Lawn Cemetery, with the nearest first.
- Salem
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Bannister
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Cartter
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Alma
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alma have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alma
- Alma is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 302 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alma <6>
- Odin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Iuka
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iuka have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
- Iuka is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iuka <6>
- Kell
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kell
- Kell is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kell <6>
- Omega
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Omega. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
- Omega is located in Marion County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Omega
- From the East Lawn Cemetery to Omega
- Fairman
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Sandoval
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandoval have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandoval
- Sandoval is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,205 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandoval <6>
- Junction City
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
- Junction City is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
- Central City
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
- Continue List (16 more) ...
- Walnut Hill
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
- Kinmundy
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Centralia
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
- Union Town
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Town
- Union Town is located in Marion County
- Patoka
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
- Wamac
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Dix
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Texico
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Texico have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texico
- Texico is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Texico <6>
- Hickory Hill
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Marion County
- Vernon
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
- Vernon is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 119 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vernon <6>
- Saint Paul
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
- Baldwin Heights
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin Heights
- Baldwin Heights is located in Washington County
- Shields
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shields have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shields
- Shields is located in Jefferson County
- Xenia
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
- Farina
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
- Boulder
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
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 East Lawn Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marion County.
More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The East Lawn Cemetery.
We've listed the following communities alphabetically.
- Central City
- Farina
- Iuka
- Kinmundy
- Odin
- Patoka
- Salem
- Salem lies less than 2 miles<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the East Lawn Cemetery.
- Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Salem.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
- Sandoval
- Xenia
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 East Lawn Cemetery:
- Pages specific to Illinois:
- Pages specific to Marion 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 East Lawn Cemetery
itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
- The African Methodist Episcopal Church
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 East Lawn Cemetery:
- Referenced GNIS Record ...
- GNIS ID #407716 (East Lawn Cemetery)
- Note: GNIS record #407716 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: Salem North
- County: Marion Elev: 161
- Location given for GNIS #407716 (East Lawn Cemetery)
- Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry: #105510
Off-the-Road Links ...
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> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Marion, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
<3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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 East Lawn Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6295, Longitude: -88.9376 |
<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. |