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A visit to the Eldred 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 Eldred Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.3139°   (39° 18' 50")

Lon:   -90.5515°   (-90° 33' 5")

The Eldred Cemetery is located in Greene County<2>.

The county seat for Greene County is located in Carrollton. Carrollton lies just to the east of the Eldred Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Eldred Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Eldred Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Richwoods Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richwoods Cemetery
    • The Richwoods Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • The Richwoods Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Richwoods West Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #325491 <5>
  • Farrow Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farrow Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farrow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Farrow Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
  • St. Anselm Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anselm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anselm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Anselm Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
  • Schumann Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schumann Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schumann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Schumann Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
  • Mulberry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mulberry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mulberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mulberry Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Silver Creek Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Silver Creek Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Rollins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rollins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rollins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rollins Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Sweeten Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweeten Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweeten Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sweeten Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Bridgewater Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridgewater Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridgewater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bridgewater Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Spear Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spear Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spear Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spear Cemetery is located in Calhoun County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Dayton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dayton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dayton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dayton Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Cumming Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumming Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumming Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cumming Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Varble Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Varble Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Varble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Varble Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Maberry Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maberry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maberry Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Elm Dale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Dale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Dale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elm Dale Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Walkerville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walkerville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walkerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walkerville Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Clark Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Fry Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fry Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gilead Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Kinser Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kinser Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kinser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kinser Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Likely Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Likely Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Likely Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Likely Cemetery is located in Greene County

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 Eldred Cemetery.

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

  • Eldred
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldred have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldred
    • Eldred is located in Greene County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldred <6>
  • Kampsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Woody
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woody
    • Woody is located in Greene County
  • Walkerville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walkerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkerville
    • Walkerville is located in Greene County
  • Cliffdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffdale
    • Cliffdale is located in Calhoun County
  • Michael
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Carrollton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
    • Carrollton is located in Greene County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,352 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <6>
  • Bee Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee Creek
    • Bee Creek is located in Pike County
  • Spankey
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spankey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spankey
    • Spankey is located in Jersey County
  • Belltown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
    • Belltown is located in Greene County
  • Hillview
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
    • Hillview is located in Greene County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillview <6>
  • Hamburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
    • Hamburg is located in Calhoun County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamburg <6>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Pearl
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Mid City ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mid City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mid City
      • Mid City is located in Greene County
    • Mozier
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mozier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mozier
      • Mozier is located in Calhoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mozier <6>
    • Hardin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardin
      • Hardin is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardin <6>
    • East Hardin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Hardin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Hardin
      • East Hardin is located in Greene County
    • White Hall
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,269 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Hall <6>
    • Patterson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
      • Patterson is located in Greene County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Patterson <6>
    • Wilmington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmington
      • Wilmington is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
    • Straut
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Straut. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straut
      • Straut is located in Pike County
    • Belleview
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleview
      • Belleview is located in Calhoun County
    • Kane
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kane
      • Kane is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kane <6>
    • Star City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star City
      • Star City is located in Calhoun County
    • Gilead
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilead
      • Gilead is located in Calhoun County
    • Fieldon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Wrights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wrights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrights
      • Wrights is located in Greene County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wrights <6>
    • Bedford
      (14 miles [22.5 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 Eldred Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Greene County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Eldred 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 Eldred Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1748357  (Eldred Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1748357 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: Kampsville
    • County: Greene         Elev: 135
    • Location given for GNIS #1748357 (Eldred 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 Greene, 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 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 Eldred Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3139, Longitude: -90.5515       In this case, the coordinates for the Eldred 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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