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A visit to the Old Du Quoin 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 Old Du Quoin Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Old Du Quoin 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 Old Du Quoin Cemetery

Lat:   37.9742°   (37° 58' 27")

Lon:   -89.1987°   (-89° 11' 55")

The Old Du Quoin Cemetery is located in Perry County<2>.

The county seat for Perry County is located in Pinckneyville. Pinckneyville lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the northwest of the Old Du Quoin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.<4>

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

  • IOOF Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Vancil Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vancil Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vancil Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vancil Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Gill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Davis #1 Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis #1 Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis #1 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis #1 Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Reed Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reed Cemetery is located in Franklin County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Russian Orthodox Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russian Orthodox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russian Orthodox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Russian Orthodox Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Dutch Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dutch Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dutch Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dutch Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Haggard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haggard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haggard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haggard Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • McElvain Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McElvain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McElvain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McElvain Cemetery is located in Perry County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Ross Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ross Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Sutter Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sutter Cemetery is located in Perry County
    • Elkville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elkville Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Moyers Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moyers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moyers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moyers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Old Mulkeytown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mulkeytown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mulkeytown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Mulkeytown Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Cook Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Mulkeytown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Naylor Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Naylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Naylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Naylor Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Franklin County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old Du Quoin Cemetery.

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

  • Dowell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
    • Dowell is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 385 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <6>
  • Du Quoin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Quoin
    • Du Quoin is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,591 people
  • Elkville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Mulkeytown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulkeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulkeytown
    • Mulkeytown is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulkeytown <6>
  • Saint Johns
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Johns
    • Saint Johns is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
  • Hallidayboro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallidayboro
    • Hallidayboro is located in Jackson County
  • Sunfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunfield
    • Sunfield is located in Perry County
  • Christopher
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christopher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christopher
    • Christopher is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christopher <6>
  • North City
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North City
    • North City is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
  • Coello
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coello
    • Coello is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coello <6>
  • Royalton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royalton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton
    • Royalton is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,110 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royalton <6>
  • Valier
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valier
    • Valier is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valier <6>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Vergennes
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Bush
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush
      • Bush is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 263 people
    • Zeigler
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zeigler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zeigler
      • Zeigler is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zeigler <6>
    • Buckner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckner
      • Buckner is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 435 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckner <6>
    • Pyatts
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
      • Pyatts is located in Perry County
    • Hurst
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurst
      • Hurst is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurst <6>
    • De Soto
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
      • De Soto is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <6>
    • Blairsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairsville
      • Blairsville is located in Williamson County
    • Plumfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumfield
      • Plumfield is located in Franklin County
    • Sesser
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Tamaroa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamaroa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamaroa
      • Tamaroa is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamaroa <6>
    • Oraville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Cambon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambon
      • Cambon is located in Franklin County
    • Orient
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient
      • Orient is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orient <6>
    • Rend City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rend City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rend City
      • Rend City is located in Franklin County
    • Pinckneyville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)

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 Old Du Quoin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Perry County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Old Du Quoin 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 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 Old Du Quoin 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 Old Du Quoin Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #415015  (Old Du Quoin Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #415015 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: Elkville
    • County: Perry         Elev: 122
    • Location given for GNIS #415015 (Old Du Quoin 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 Perry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 Old Du Quoin Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9742, Longitude: -89.1987       In this case, the coordinates for the Old Du Quoin 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.




 

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