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A visit to the Pioneer 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 Pioneer Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Pioneer 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 Pioneer Cemetery

Lat:   41.8498°   (41° 50' 59")

Lon:   -88.2556°   (-88° 15' 20")

The Pioneer Cemetery is located in DuPage County<2>.

The county seat for DuPage County is located in Wheaton. Wheaton lies just to the east of the Pioneer Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Pioneer Cemetery.<4>

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

  • East Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • East Batavia Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Batavia Cemetery
    • The East Batavia Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • Big Woods Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Woods Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Big Woods Cemetery is located in DuPage County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oak Hill Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Geneva.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #107244 <5>
  • Westside Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westside Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • State Training School For Girls Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • West Batavia Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Batavia Cemetery
    • The West Batavia Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • Westside Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westside Cemetery
    • The Westside Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • River Hills Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Marmion Academy Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marmion Academy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marmion Academy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Marmion Academy Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in DuPage County
  • South Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The South Cemetery is located in Kane County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Resurrection Catholic Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • Marywood Catholic Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marywood Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marywood Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marywood Catholic Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • Warrenville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warrenville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warrenville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Warrenville Cemetery is located in DuPage County
    • Assumption Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Assumption Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Assumption Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Assumption Cemetery is located in DuPage County
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Glen Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glen Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glen Oak Cemetery is located in DuPage County
    • Round Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Grove Cemetery
      • The Round Grove Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery is located in Kane County
    • St. Michael Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michael Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Michael Cemetery is located in Kane 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 Pioneer Cemetery.

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

  • West Chicago
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Chicago have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Chicago
    • West Chicago is located in DuPage County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,593 people
  • Batavia
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batavia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batavia
    • Batavia is located in Kane County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,442 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batavia <6>
  • Geneva
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Mooseheart
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooseheart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooseheart
    • Mooseheart is located in Kane County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mooseheart <6>
  • Warrenville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrenville
    • Warrenville is located in DuPage County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,456 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrenville <6>
  • Ingalton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ingalton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingalton
    • Ingalton is located in DuPage County
  • North Aurora
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Aurora
    • North Aurora is located in Kane County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,144 people
  • Eola
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eola
    • Eola is located in DuPage County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eola <6>
  • Winfield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Saint Charles
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
    • Saint Charles is located in Kane County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 32,709 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Charles <6>
  • Wayne
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wayne. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne
    • Wayne is located in DuPage County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,446 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wayne <6>
  • Aurora
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Naperville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Wheaton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Carol Stream
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carol Stream have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carol Stream
      • Carol Stream is located in DuPage County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38,821 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carol Stream <6>
    • Bonnie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie
      • Bonnie is located in Kane County
      • Bonnie has also been known as:
      • Bonnie Valley
    • Coleman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coleman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
      • Coleman is located in Kane County
    • Lisle
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisle
      • Lisle is located in DuPage County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lisle <6>
    • Glen Ellyn
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Cloverdale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
      • Cloverdale is located in DuPage County
    • Bartlett
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Campton Hills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campton Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campton Hills
      • Campton Hills is located in Kane County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,063 people
      • Campton Hills has also been known as:
      • Campton Hills village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campton Hills <6>
    • Wasco
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wasco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasco
      • Wasco is located in Kane County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wasco <6>
    • Montgomery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
      • Montgomery is located in Kendall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,181 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montgomery <6>
    • Boulder Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Hill
      • Boulder Hill is located in Kendall County
    • South Elgin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Elgin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Elgin
      • South Elgin is located in Kane County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,646 people
    • Glendale Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Keeneyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeneyville
      • Keeneyville is located in DuPage County

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 Pioneer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in DuPage County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #422002  (Pioneer Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #422002 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: Aurora North
    • County: DuPage         Elev: 232
    • Location given for GNIS #422002 (Pioneer Cemetery)

The official website for DuPage County: www.dupageco.org/

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 DuPage, 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 Pioneer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.8498, Longitude: -88.2556       In this case, the coordinates for the Pioneer 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.
<7>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.




 

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