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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Nauvoo Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Nauvoo Cemetery (FG ID #2177534)

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 Nauvoo Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.5488°   (40° 32' 55")

Lon:   -91.3533°   (-91° 21' 11")

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

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Carthage. Carthage lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Nauvoo Cemetery .

Establishment of the Nauvoo Cemetery ...

The Nauvoo Cemetery was established in 1870.

Name Variations for Nauvoo 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.

Nauvoo Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Nauvoo City Cemetery
  • Nauvoo Two 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.

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 Nauvoo Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Hancock 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 Nauvoo 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Nauvoo Cemetery.

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

    • Nauvoo
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Montrose
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Galland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galland
      • Galland is located in Lee County (IA)
    • Niota
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niota have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niota
      • Niota is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niota <4>
    • Fort Madison
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Sandusky
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
      • Sandusky is located in Lee County (IA)
    • Jeffersonville ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
      • Jeffersonville is located in Lee County (IA)
    • New Boston
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
      • New Boston is located in Lee County (IA)
    • Keokuk
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokuk
      • Keokuk is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,090 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keokuk <4>
    • Adrian
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adrian have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
      • Adrian is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <4>
    • Colusa
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colusa have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colusa
      • Colusa is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colusa <4>
    • Pontoosuc
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pontoosuc have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pontoosuc
      • Pontoosuc is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Charleston
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
        • Charleston is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Sawyer
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyer
        • Sawyer is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Former names for Sawyer:
        • Atlee
        • Edwards
      • Hamilton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
        • Hamilton is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,673 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <4>
      • Vincennes
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincennes
        • Vincennes is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Elvaston
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elvaston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <4>
      • Ferris
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferris have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <4>
      • Dallas City
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Franklin
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
        • Franklin is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 132 people
      • Argyle
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Argyle have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argyle
        • Argyle is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Argyle <4>
      • West Point
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Wever
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wever have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wever
        • Wever is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wever <4>
      • Donnellson
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Burnside
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
        • Burnside is located in Hancock County
      • Denmark
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)

    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 Nauvoo 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 Nauvoo Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 31 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Nauvoo Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Dundey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dundey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dundey Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dundey Cemetery
    • Smith Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Family Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Family Cemetery
    • Indian Princess Grave
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Princess Grave have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Princess Grave is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Princess Grave
    • Montrose Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montrose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Montrose Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montrose Cemetery
    • St. Barnabas Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Barnabas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Barnabas Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Barnabas Cemetery
    • Galland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Galland Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galland Cemetery
    • F Simonin Grounds Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the F Simonin Grounds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The F Simonin Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the F Simonin Grounds Cemetery
    • Thornber Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thornber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thornber Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thornber Cemetery
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Moon Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moon Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moon Cemetery
    • Continue List   (19 more) ...
      • Boyd & Peevler Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyd & Peevler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boyd & Peevler Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyd & Peevler Cemetery
      • Colvin Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colvin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Colvin Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colvin Cemetery
      • Sandusky Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandusky Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sandusky Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandusky Cemetery
      • Sterns Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sterns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sterns Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sterns Cemetery
      • Appanoose Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Appanoose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Appanoose Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Appanoose Cemetery
      • Ft. Madison City Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Madison City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ft. Madison City Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Madison City Cemetery
      • Elmwood Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
      • Wilson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Half Breed Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Half Breed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Half Breed Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Half Breed Cemetery
      • Viele Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Viele Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Viele Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Viele Cemetery
      • Rudd Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rudd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rudd Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rudd Cemetery
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Iowa State Prison Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Iowa State Prison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Iowa State Prison Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Iowa State Prison Cemetery
      • Hoffmeister Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoffmeister Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hoffmeister Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoffmeister Cemetery
      • Hillcrest Memorial Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hillcrest Memorial Park is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Memorial Park
      • Box Groves Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Box Groves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Box Groves Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Box Groves Cemetery
      • Cherry Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cherry Hill Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Hill Cemetery
      • Hyde Grounds Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyde Grounds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hyde Grounds Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyde Grounds Cemetery
      • Gethsemans Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gethsemans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gethsemans Cemetery is located in Lee County (IA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gethsemans 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 Nauvoo Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Records ...
    • GNIS ID #414308  (Nauvoo Two Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #414308 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: Niota
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 203
      • Location given for GNIS #414308 (Nauvoo Two Cemetery)
    • GNIS ID #415034  (Nauvoo City Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #415034 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: Niota
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 204
      • Location given for GNIS #415034 (Nauvoo City Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2177534

    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 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Nauvoo Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5488, Longitude: -91.3533    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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 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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