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A visit to the Gilgal Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Gilgal Cemetery ...

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

38.0825, -88.7323

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Gilgal Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Gilgal Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Benton. Benton lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Gilgal Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Gilgal Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Gilgal Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Jacksonville Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Jacksonville Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville Cemetery
  • Smith Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Cemetery
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Cemetery
  • Middle Fork Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Middle Fork Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork Cemetery
  • Liberty - Ridlin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Atchisson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Atchisson Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atchisson Cemetery
  • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Nebo Cemetery
  • Sugar Camp Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Cook Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Cook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cook Cemetery
  • Wilbanks Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Wilbanks Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbanks Cemetery
  • Thurmond Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Thurmond Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurmond Cemetery
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Bright Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Bright Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Cemetery
    • Hope Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Cemetery
    • Overturf Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Overturf Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overturf Cemetery
    • Miller Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
    • Otterson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Otterson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterson Cemetery
    • Manion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Manion Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manion Cemetery
    • Brady Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Brady Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brady Cemetery
    • Gunter Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Gunter Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunter Cemetery
    • Lowry Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Lowry Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowry Hill Cemetery
    • Four Graves
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Four Graves is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Graves

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Gilgal Cemetery.

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

  • Macedonia
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Frisco
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Frisco is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
  • Taylor Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Taylor Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Hill
  • Flint
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Flint is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
  • Akin
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Lovilla
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Lovilla is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovilla
  • Ewing
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Dahlgren
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Steel City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Steel City is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steel City
  • Diamond City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Diamond City is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond City
  • Whittington
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Smothersville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Smothersville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smothersville
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hanaford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Hanaford is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanaford
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
    • Parrish
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Parrish is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish
    • McLeansboro
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Belle Rive
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Ina
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Ina is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ina
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,279 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ina <6>
    • Benton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Thompsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Piopolis
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Piopolis is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piopolis
    • Opdyke
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Bonnie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • West City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • West City is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
    • Cornerville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Cornerville is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerville
    • Walpole
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Walpole is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walpole
    • Belle Prairie City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Belle Prairie City is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Prairie City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people

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 Gilgal Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Gilgal Cemetery: