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A visit to the Maroa Township Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Maroa Twp. Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Maroa Twp. Cemetery (FG ID #106751)

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 Maroa Twp. Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Maroa Twp. Cemetery

Lat:   40.0389°   (40° 2' 20")

Lon:   -88.9429°   (-88° 56' 34")

The Maroa Twp. Cemetery is located in Macon County<2>.

The county seat for Macon County is located in Decatur. Decatur lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south of the Maroa Twp. Cemetery .

Establishment of the Maroa Twp. Cemetery ...

The Maroa Twp. Cemetery was established in 1873.

Name Variations for Maroa Twp. Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Maroa Twp. Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Maroa Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km] of the Maroa Twp. Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Upper Ridge Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Upper Ridge Cemetery is located in Macon County
  • Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hill Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Rose Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rose Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Tunbridge Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tunbridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tunbridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tunbridge Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Old Baptist Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Baptist Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Memorial Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Memorial Park is located in De Witt County
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Oak Park Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Park Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Weaver Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Friends Creek Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friends Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friends Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Friends Creek Cemetery is located in Macon County
  • Long Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Long Cemetery is located in Macon County
  • Barnett Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barnett Cemetery is located in De Witt County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Emery Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emery Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Emery Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Union Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Chandler Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chandler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chandler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chandler Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Lisenby Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lisenby Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lisenby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lisenby Cemetery is located in De Witt County
    • Willmore Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willmore Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willmore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Willmore Cemetery is located in De Witt County
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Garver Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garver Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garver Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • McClimans Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClimans Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClimans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McClimans Cemetery is located in De Witt County
    • Hays Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hays Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hays Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hays Cemetery is located in De Witt County
    • Randolph Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Randolph Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Randolph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Randolph Cemetery is located in De Witt County
    • Illini Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Illini Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Illini Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Illini Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Boiling Springs Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boiling Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boiling Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boiling Springs Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Wheeler Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheeler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheeler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wheeler Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Ritchie Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ritchie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ritchie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ritchie Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Cross Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cross Cemetery is located in Macon County
    • Griffith Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Griffith Cemetery is located in De Witt County

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 Maroa Twp. Cemetery.

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

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 Maroa Twp. Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Macon County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Maroa Twp. 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 Maroa Twp. 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 Maroa Twp. Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1720079  (Maroa Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1720079 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: Maroa
    • County: Macon         Elev: 221
    • Location given for GNIS #1720079 (Maroa Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #106751

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Macon, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Maroa Twp. Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0389, Longitude: -88.9429    
<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 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.
<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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