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A visit to the Knights Prairie 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 Knights Prairie Cemetery ...

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

38.0331, -88.6053

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

The Knights Prairie Cemetery is located in Hamilton County<2>.

The county seat for Hamilton County is located in McLeansboro. McLeansboro lies just to the northeast of the Knights Prairie Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Knights Prairie Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Knights Prairie Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hayes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Gunter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Gunter Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunter Cemetery
  • Bright Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Bright Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Cemetery
  • Marys Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Marys Chapel Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marys Chapel Cemetery
  • Presley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Presley Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Presley Cemetery
  • Union Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hill Cemetery
  • Atchisson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Atchisson Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atchisson Cemetery
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for IOOF Cemetery
  • Glenview Memorial Gardens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Cook Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • The Cook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cook Cemetery
  • Lampley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • The Lampley Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lampley Cemetery
  • Digby Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • The Digby Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Digby Cemetery
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Hutson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hutson Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutson Cemetery
    • Crisel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Crisel Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisel Cemetery
    • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Nebo Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Cemetery
    • Gilgal Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Gilgal Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilgal Cemetery
    • Brady Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Brady Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brady Cemetery
    • Clark Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clark Cemetery
    • Walnut Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Cemetery
    • Jacksonville Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • The Jacksonville Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville Cemetery
    • Winn Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • The Winn Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winn Cemetery
    • Good Hope Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • The Good Hope Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Hope Cemetery
    • Barker Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • The Barker Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barker Cemetery
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)

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 Knights Prairie Cemetery.

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

  • Flint
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Flint is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
  • Diamond City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Diamond City is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond City
  • McLeansboro
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Macedonia
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Dale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Walpole
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Walpole is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walpole
  • Akin
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Cornerville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Cornerville is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerville
  • Lovilla
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Lovilla is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovilla
  • Long Branch
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Long Branch is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Branch
  • Broughton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Piopolis
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Piopolis is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piopolis
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Frisco
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Frisco is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
    • Thompsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jefferson City ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jefferson City is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
    • Taylor Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Taylor Hill is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Hill
    • Parrish
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Parrish is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish
    • Dahlgren
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Smothersville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Smothersville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smothersville
    • Hanaford
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Hanaford is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanaford
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
    • Galatia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Belle Prairie City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Belle Prairie City is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Prairie City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people
    • Raleigh
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Bungay
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Bungay is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bungay
    • Ewing
      (14 miles [22.5 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 Knights Prairie Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hamilton County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Knights Prairie Cemetery: