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A visit to the Mecum Cemetery ...


The location of the Mecum 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 Mecum Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.1970°   (40° 11' 49")

Lon:   -90.8143°   (-90° 48' 51")

The Mecum Cemetery is located in Schuyler County<2>.

The county seat for Schuyler County is located in Rushville. Rushville lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Mecum Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to 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 Mecum Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Schuyler 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 Mecum 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 Mecum Cemetery.

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

    • Huntsville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
      • Huntsville is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huntsville <4>
    • Camden
      (3 miles [4.8 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 <4>
    • Augusta
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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 <4>
    • Plymouth
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <4>
    • La Prairie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Prairie
      • La Prairie is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Prairie <4>
    • Littleton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
      • Littleton is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Littleton <4>
    • Doddsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doddsville
      • Doddsville is located in McDonough County
    • Colmar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colmar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colmar
      • Colmar is located in McDonough County
    • Golden
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 <4>
    • Clayton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <4>
    • Mound Station
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound Station
      • Mound Station is located in Brown County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
    • Timewell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timewell
      • Timewell is located in Brown County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Timewell <4>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Bowen
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • 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 <4>
      • Mount Sterling
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Rushville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Industry
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Tennessee
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • 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 <4>
      • Ripley
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ripley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ripley
        • Ripley is located in Brown County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
      • Colchester
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • 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 <4>
      • VIshnu Springs ‑ Historic
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • 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.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for VIshnu Springs
        • VIshnu Springs is located in McDonough County
      • Camp Point
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Point
        • Camp Point is located in Adams County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,080 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camp Point <4>
      • Hersman
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hersman
        • Hersman is located in Brown County
      • Joetta
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joetta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joetta
        • Joetta is located in Hancock County
      • Chili
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chili
        • Chili is located in Hancock County
      • Bentley
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • 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

    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 Mecum Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Schuyler County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Mecum Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Farwell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farwell Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farwell Cemetery
    • King Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The King Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Huntsville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huntsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huntsville Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huntsville Cemetery
    • Pettijohn Grave
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pettijohn Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pettijohn Grave is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pettijohn Grave
    • King Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The King Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Markee Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Markee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Markee Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Markee Cemetery
    • Hawkins Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawkins Cemetery
    • North Cady Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Cady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Cady Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cady Cemetery
    • West Camden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Camden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Camden Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Camden Cemetery
    • McHatton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McHatton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McHatton Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McHatton Cemetery
    • Brooklyn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooklyn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brooklyn Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooklyn Cemetery
    • Cox Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cox Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Noel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Noel Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noel Cemetery
      • Dron Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • 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
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dron Cemetery
      • Gillespie Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gillespie Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gillespie Cemetery
      • Prunty Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prunty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prunty Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prunty Cemetery
      • South Cady Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Cady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The South Cady Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Cady Cemetery
      • Plunkett Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plunkett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Plunkett Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plunkett Cemetery
      • Waitman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waitman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Waitman Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waitman Cemetery
      • Weightman Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weightman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Weightman Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weightman 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 Mecum Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1720702  (Mecum Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1720702 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: Camden
      • County: Schuyler         Elev: 180
      • Location given for GNIS #1720702 (Mecum 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 Schuyler, 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 things 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 Mecum Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1970, Longitude: -90.8143       In this case, the coordinates for the Mecum 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>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.
    <6>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.




 

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