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A visit to the Irwin 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 Irwin Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.3062°   (40° 18' 22")

Lon:   -90.9801°   (-90° 58' 48")

The Irwin Cemetery is located in Hancock County<2>.

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Carthage. Carthage lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Irwin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Irwin Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Providence Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Providence Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Trimble Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trimble Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trimble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trimble Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Groves Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Groves Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Groves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Groves Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Scott Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scott Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Ramsey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ramsey Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Browning Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browning Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Browning Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Holland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holland Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Harmony Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Hancock County
  • Augusta Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Augusta Cemetery
    • The Augusta Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • The Augusta Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old Augusta Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #704564 <5>
  • Davenport Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davenport Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davenport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davenport Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Round Prairie Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Round Prairie Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
    • Old Brick Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Brick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Brick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Brick Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • Denver Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Denver Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • Woodland City Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland City Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodland City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodland City Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Old Sixteen Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sixteen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sixteen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Sixteen Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • Bowen Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowen Cemetery is located in Hancock County
    • Pulaski Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Dron Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dron Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dron Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
    • Hawkins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hawkins Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
    • Hills Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hills Grove Cemetery
      • The Hills Grove Cemetery is located in McDonough County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Irwin Cemetery.

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

  • Plymouth
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
    • Plymouth is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <6>
  • Augusta
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
    • Augusta is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 534 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <6>
  • Colmar
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Colmar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colmar
    • Colmar is located in McDonough County
  • Bowen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowen
    • Bowen is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowen <6>
  • Bentley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bentley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bentley
    • Bentley is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 32 people
  • Huntsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Huntsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
    • Huntsville is located in Schuyler County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huntsville <6>
  • VIshnu Springs ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for VIshnu Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for VIshnu Springs
    • VIshnu Springs is located in McDonough County
  • Joetta
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Joetta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joetta
    • Joetta is located in Hancock County
  • Chili
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chili
    • Chili is located in Hancock County
  • Tennessee
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennessee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennessee
    • Tennessee is located in McDonough County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 106 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tennessee <6>
  • West Point
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point
    • West Point is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 people
  • La Prairie
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Fountain Green
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Green
      • Fountain Green is located in Hancock County
    • Carthage
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Basco
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basco
      • Basco is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basco <6>
    • Colchester
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colchester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colchester
      • Colchester is located in McDonough County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colchester <6>
    • Golden
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
      • Golden is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 611 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden <6>
    • Camden
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
      • Camden is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
    • Burnside
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
      • Burnside is located in Hancock County
    • Ferris
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferris
      • Ferris is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferris <6>
    • Elvaston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elvaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elvaston
      • Elvaston is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elvaston <6>
    • Loraine
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Blacks
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blacks. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blacks
      • Blacks is located in Adams County
    • Wayland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wayland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayland
      • Wayland is located in Schuyler County

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 Irwin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hancock County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Irwin 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 professional and volunteer 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 Irwin 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 Irwin Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #410943  (Irwin Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #410943 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: Plymouth
    • County: Hancock         Elev: 192
    • Location given for GNIS #410943 (Irwin 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 Hancock, 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 Irwin Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3062, Longitude: -90.9801       In this case, the coordinates for the Irwin 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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