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A visit to the Graff Cemetery ...


The location of the Graff 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 Graff Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.9026°   (37° 54' 9")

Lon:   -89.4579°   (-89° 27' 28")

The Graff Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Murphysboro. Murphysboro lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southeast of the Graff Cemetery .

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 Graff Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Jackson 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 Graff 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 Graff Cemetery.

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

    • Ava
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ava have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ava
      • Ava is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ava <4>
    • Oraville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Campbell Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Denmark
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
      • Denmark is located in Perry County
    • Vergennes
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Pyatts
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
      • Pyatts is located in Perry County
    • Degognia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Degognia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Degognia
      • Degognia is located in Jackson County
    • Willisville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisville
      • Willisville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 578 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisville <4>
    • Shiloh Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Hill
      • Shiloh Hill is located in Randolph County
    • Cutler
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Conant
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conant
      • Conant is located in Perry County
    • Jacob
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Murphysboro
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Percy
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Leanderville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leanderville
        • Leanderville is located in Randolph County
      • Gorham
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Hallidayboro
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallidayboro
        • Hallidayboro is located in Jackson County
      • Elkville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Dowell
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
        • Dowell is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 385 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <4>
      • Pinckneyville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Rockwood
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
        • Rockwood is located in Randolph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 43 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <4>
      • De Soto
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
        • De Soto is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,503 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <4>
      • Steeleville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Du Quoin
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Quoin
        • Du Quoin is located in Perry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,591 people
      • Saint Johns
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Johns
        • Saint Johns is located in Perry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 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 Graff Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Graff Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Underwood Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Underwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Underwood Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Underwood Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Bartlett Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bartlett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bartlett Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bartlett Cemetery
    • Williamson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williamson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamson Cemetery
    • Ditzler Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Birkner Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birkner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birkner Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birkner Cemetery
    • Joubert Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Joubert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Joubert Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Joubert Cemetery
    • Cheatham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cheatham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cheatham Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cheatham Cemetery
    • Modglin Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Modglin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Modglin Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Modglin Cemetery
    • Creek Paum Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Creek Paum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Creek Paum Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Creek Paum Cemetery
    • Looney Springs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Looney Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Looney Springs Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Looney Springs Cemetery
    • Lone Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lone Oak Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Oak Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Tangen Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • The Tangen Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • The Tangen Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Tangen - Tow Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tangen Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #108491 <6>
      • St. Lukes Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
      • Calvary Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • McBride Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McBride Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McBride Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McBride Cemetery
      • Greenbrier Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenbrier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenbrier Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenbrier Cemetery
      • Cotton Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cotton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cotton Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cotton Cemetery
      • Bower Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bower Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bower Cemetery
      • Lee Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lee Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
      • Tuthill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tuthill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tuthill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tuthill 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 Graff Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #409236  (Graff Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #409236 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: Ava
      • County: Jackson         Elev: 170
      • Location given for GNIS #409236 (Graff Cemetery)

    The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.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 Jackson, 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 obstructions 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 Graff Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9026, Longitude: -89.4579       In this case, the coordinates for the Graff 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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