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A visit to the Pilot Knob Cemetery ...


The location of the Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.2201°   (38° 13' 12")

Lon:   -89.4629°   (-89° 27' 46")

The Pilot Knob Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Nashville. Nashville lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Pilot Knob 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 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 Pilot Knob Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 Pilot Knob 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 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pilot Knob Cemetery.

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

    • Oakdale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <4>
    • Winkle
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winkle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winkle
      • Winkle is located in Perry County
    • Posen
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Posen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Posen
      • Posen is located in Washington County
    • Elkton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Washington County
    • Coulterville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Nashville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nashville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nashville
      • Nashville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,984 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nashville <4>
    • Pinckneyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Conant
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conant
      • Conant is located in Perry County
    • Addieville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addieville
      • Addieville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addieville <4>
    • Stone Church
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Church
      • Stone Church is located in Washington County
    • Caspars
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caspars have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caspars
      • Caspars is located in Washington County
    • Clarmin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarmin
      • Clarmin is located in Washington County
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Tilden
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilden
        • Tilden is located in Randolph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 827 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tilden <4>
      • Tamaroa
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • 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 <4>
      • Du Bois
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Du Bois have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Bois
        • Du Bois is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
      • Sparta
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
        • Sparta is located in Randolph County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,202 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <4>
      • Cutler
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Denmark
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
        • Denmark is located in Perry County
      • Okawville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Pyatts
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pyatts
        • Pyatts is located in Perry County
      • Radom
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radom
        • Radom is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radom <4>
      • New Minden
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Minden
        • New Minden is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
      • Venedy
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venedy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venedy
        • Venedy is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 130 people
      • Marissa
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marissa
        • Marissa is located in Saint Clair County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,785 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marissa <4>
      • Percy
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Sunfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunfield
        • Sunfield is located in Perry County
      • Ashley
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley
        • Ashley is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 484 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashley <4>
      • Saint Libory
        (16 miles [25.7 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 Pilot Knob Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Pilot Knob Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Maxwell Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maxwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maxwell Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maxwell Cemetery
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spring Hill Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Concord Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
    • Chapman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chapman Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapman Cemetery
    • Concord Baptist Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Concord Baptist Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Baptist Cemetery
    • Oak Dale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Dale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Dale Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Dale Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Todd Mills Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Todd Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Todd Mills Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Todd Mills Cemetery
    • Cordes Evangelical Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cordes Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cordes Evangelical Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cordes Evangelical Cemetery
    • Elkhorn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkhorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elkhorn Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkhorn Cemetery
    • Locust Creek Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Locust Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Locust Creek Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locust Creek Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Coulterville City Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Mueller Hill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mueller Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mueller Hill Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mueller Hill Cemetery
      • Verner Family Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Verner Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Verner Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Verner Family Cemetery
      • St. Johns Evangelical Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Evangelical Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Evangelical Cemetery
      • Galum Baptist Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galum Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Galum Baptist Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galum Baptist Cemetery
      • Immanuel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Immanuel Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
      • Galum Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Galum Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galum Cemetery
      • St. Bruno Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Bruno Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Bruno Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Bruno Cemetery
      • Round Prairie Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Round Prairie Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Old County Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old County Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old County Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old County Cemetery
      • St. Anns Catholic Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Anns Catholic Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Catholic Cemetery
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • St. Paul Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Paul Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul 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 Pilot Knob Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #415686  (Pilot Knob Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #415686 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: Winkle
      • County: Washington         Elev: 155
      • Location given for GNIS #415686 (Pilot Knob 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 Washington, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Pilot Knob Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2201, Longitude: -89.4629       In this case, the coordinates for the Pilot Knob 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>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.
    <6>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.




 

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