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A visit to the Otterbein Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Otterbein Cemetery ...

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

38.6312, -87.9748

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Otterbein Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Otterbein Cemetery is located in Richland County<2>.

The county seat for Richland County is located in Olney. Olney lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Otterbein Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Otterbein Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Otterbein Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Shiloh #1 Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Shiloh #1 Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh #1 Cemetery
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Olive Cemetery
  • Dutch Flat Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Dutch Flat Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Flat Cemetery
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
  • Parry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Parry Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parry Cemetery
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Cemetery
  • Gilead Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Gilead Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilead Cemetery
  • Eureka Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Eureka Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Cemetery
  • Calhoun Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Ridgely Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Ridgely Cemetery is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgely Cemetery
    • Wright Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Wright Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright Cemetery
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Brian Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Brian Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brian Cemetery
    • Richland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Richland Cemetery is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Welser Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Welser Cemetery is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welser Cemetery
    • Paul Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Paul Cemetery is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paul Cemetery
    • Bell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Bell Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Cemetery
    • Ridgley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Ridgley Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgley Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Otterbein Cemetery.

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

  • Berryville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Berryville is located in Richland County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
  • Calhoun
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Parkersburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Claremont
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Helena
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Helena is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena
  • West Salem
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • West Salem is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Salem
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 844 people
  • Mills Prairie ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Mills Prairie is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mills Prairie
  • Lancaster
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Lancaster is located in Wabash County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
  • Petersburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Sumner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Marion
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Marion is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
  • Maple Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Maple Grove is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Olney
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Olney is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olney
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,667 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olney <5>
    • Amity
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Amity is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amity
    • Gallagher
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Gallagher is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher
    • Bennington
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Bennington is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennington
    • Orio
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Orio is located in Wabash County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orio
    • Bone Gap
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Bridgeport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Wynoose
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Wynoose is located in Richland County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wynoose
    • Adams Corner
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Adams Corner is located in Wabash County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Corner
    • Noble
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)

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 Otterbein Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Richland County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bridgeport
  • Noble
    • Noble lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Otterbein Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Noble.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noble
  • Olney
    • Olney lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the Northwest (NW) of the Otterbein Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Olney.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olney
  • Sumner
  • West Salem

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Otterbein Cemetery: