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A visit to the Oquawka 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 Oquawka Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Oquawka Cemetery (FG ID #726448)

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 Oquawka Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.9364°   (40° 56' 11")

Lon:   -90.9432°   (-90° 56' 35")

The cemetery is located in Henderson County<2>.

As an estimate, the Oquawka Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Oquawka.

The county seat for Henderson County is located in Oquawka. Oquawka lies just to the northwest of the Oquawka Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Oquawka Cemetery.<4>

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

  • County Farm Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Farm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The County Farm Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • South Henderson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Cumberland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cumberland Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Rozetta Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Stockton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Hinson Family Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hinson Family Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
  • Kingston Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kingston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kingston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kingston Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
  • Newberry Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newberry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Newberry Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
  • Reed Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reed Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Coghill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coghill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coghill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Coghill Cemetery is located in Henderson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #105186 <1>
  • Driskell Farm Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Driskell Farm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Driskell Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Driskell Farm Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Dravis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dravis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dravis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dravis Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Bazel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bazel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bazel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bazel Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Biggsville Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Huron Island Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huron Island Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huron Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Huron Island Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Dolbee Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dolbee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dolbee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dolbee Cemetery is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Walker Farm Plot
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Farm Plot
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Farm Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walker Farm Plot is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Smith Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Fall Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)

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 Oquawka Cemetery.

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

  • Oquawka
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Rozetta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rozetta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rozetta
    • Rozetta is located in Henderson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rozetta
    • From the Oquawka Cemetery to Rozetta
  • Gladstone
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Milroy
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milroy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milroy
    • Milroy is located in Henderson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Milroy
    • From the Oquawka Cemetery to Milroy
  • Kingston
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Biggsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biggsville
    • Biggsville is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
  • Olena
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Gulf Port
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Kirkwood
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
    • Kirkwood is located in Warren County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 670 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirkwood <7>
  • Little York
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
    • Little York is located in Warren County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little York <7>
  • Keithsburg
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Sperry
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Burlington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Media
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Media have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Media
      • Media is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Oakville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakville <7>
    • Mediapolis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Dodgeville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Stronghurst
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Smithshire
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithshire have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithshire
      • Smithshire is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithshire <7>
    • Eleanor
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eleanor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
      • Eleanor is located in Warren County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Eleanor
      • From the Oquawka Cemetery to Eleanor
    • Seaton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Kline
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kline. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kline
      • Kline is located in Des Moines County (IA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kline
      • From the Oquawka Cemetery to Kline
    • West Burlington
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Burlington have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Burlington
      • West Burlington is located in Des Moines County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,875 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Burlington <7>
    • Carman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carman have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carman
      • Carman is located in Henderson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carman <7>
    • Elrick Junction
      (14 miles [22.5 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 Oquawka Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Henderson County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Oquawka 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 Oquawka 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 Oquawka Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1968255  (Oquawka Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1968255 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: Oquawka
    • County: Henderson         Elev: 169
    • Location given for GNIS #1968255 (Oquawka Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #726448

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 Henderson, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Oquawka Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9364, Longitude: -90.9432    
<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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.