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A visit to the Independence 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 Independence Cemetery ...

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

39.0767, -89.0703

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

The Independence Cemetery is located in Fayette County<2>.

The county seat for Fayette County is located in Vandalia. Vandalia lies just to the south southwest of the Independence Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Independence Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mathias Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Mathias Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mathias Cemetery
  • Bolyard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Bolyard Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolyard Cemetery
  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Union Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cemetery
  • Sharon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Sharon Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon Cemetery
  • Monclovia Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Monclovia Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monclovia Cemetery
  • Forbis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Forbis Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forbis Cemetery
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Carmel Cemetery
  • Bolt Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Bolt Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolt Cemetery
  • Hayes Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Hayes Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes Cemetery
  • Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Cothern Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Ramsey Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Ramsey Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey Cemetery
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Nave Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Nave Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nave Cemetery
    • Hoffman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Hoffman Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffman Cemetery
    • Lawler Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Lawler Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawler Cemetery
    • Welch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Welch Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Reed Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Reed Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Poland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Poland Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Pope Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Pope Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Ritter Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Ritter Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • Liberty Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Fayette County
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    • New Liberty Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The New Liberty Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Liberty Cemetery
    • Blankenship Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Blankenship Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blankenship Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Independence Cemetery.

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

  • Ramsey
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Bayle City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Bayle City is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayle City
  • Vandalia
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Dressor
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Dressor is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dressor
  • Bluff City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Bluff City is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
  • Brownstown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Bingham
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Avena
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Avena is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avena
  • Hagarstown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Herrick
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Fillmore
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Howards Point ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Howards Point is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howards Point
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Saint Elmo
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Chapman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Chapman is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapman
    • Mulberry Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Shobonier
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Oconee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Saint Paul
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Saint Paul is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
    • Loogootee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Beecher City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Beecher City is located in Effingham County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beecher City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 451 people
    • Holliday
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Holliday is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holliday
    • Cowden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Altamont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Moccasin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Moccasin is located in Effingham County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moccasin
    • Coffeen
      (17 miles [27.4 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 Independence Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Fayette County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Independence Cemetery: