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A visit to the Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   41.5111°   (41° 30' 39")

Lon:   -88.7876°   (-88° 47' 15")

The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in La Salle County<2>.

The county seat for La Salle County is located in Ottawa. Ottawa lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

  • West Serena Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Serena Cemetery
    • The West Serena Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Baker Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baker Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Pierce Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pierce Family Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Gouldtown Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gouldtown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gouldtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gouldtown Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Freedom Lutheran Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freedom Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freedom Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Freedom Lutheran Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Whitehead Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitehead Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Sheridan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheridan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheridan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sheridan Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Seaman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seaman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seaman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seaman Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Little Indian Creek Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Indian Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Indian Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Indian Creek Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Debolt Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Debolt Cemetery
    • The Debolt Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Nelson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nelson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nelson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nelson Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Spradling Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spradling Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spradling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spradling Cemetery is located in La Salle County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Elerding Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elerding Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elerding Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elerding Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Northville Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Northville Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Earl Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Earl Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Earl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Earl Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Brumbach Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brumbach Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brumbach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brumbach Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • David Strawn Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Strawn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Strawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The David Strawn Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Olson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olson Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Norway Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norway Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Norway Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Fox River Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fox River Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fox River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fox River Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • Osmundson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osmundson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osmundson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Osmundson Cemetery is located in La Salle County
    • St. Clara Catholic Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Clara Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Clara Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Clara Catholic Cemetery is located in La Salle County

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 Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

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

  • Blakes
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blakes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakes
    • Blakes is located in La Salle County
  • Baker
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baker. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker
    • Baker is located in La Salle County
  • Serena
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Serena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Serena
    • Serena is located in La Salle County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Serena <6>
  • Wedron
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Sheridan
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheridan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
    • Sheridan is located in La Salle County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,515 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sheridan <6>
  • Leland
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leland
    • Leland is located in La Salle County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 902 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leland <6>
  • Prairie Center
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Prairie Center. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Center
    • Prairie Center is located in La Salle County
  • Dayton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
    • Dayton is located in La Salle County
  • Earlville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earlville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earlville
    • Earlville is located in La Salle County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,570 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Earlville <6>
  • Newark
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
    • Newark is located in Kendall County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,029 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <6>
  • Millington
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Somonauk
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Ottawa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottawa
      • Ottawa is located in La Salle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,097 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ottawa <6>
    • Stavanger
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stavanger
      • Stavanger is located in La Salle County
    • Nettle Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettle Creek
      • Nettle Creek is located in Grundy County
    • Radley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Radley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radley
      • Radley is located in Lee County
    • Waltham
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waltham
      • Waltham is located in La Salle County
    • South Ottawa ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Ottawa
      • South Ottawa is located in La Salle County
    • Sandwich
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Triumph
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triumph have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triumph
      • Triumph is located in La Salle County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Triumph <6>
    • Naplate
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naplate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naplate
      • Naplate is located in La Salle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 465 people
    • Hitt
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hitt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hitt
      • Hitt is located in La Salle County
    • Millbrook
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millbrook
      • Millbrook is located in Kendall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millbrook <6>
    • East Paw Paw
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Paw Paw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Paw Paw
      • East Paw Paw is located in Lee County
    • Franks
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franks
      • Franks is located in DeKalb 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 Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in La Salle County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #415824  (Pleasant Hill Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #415824 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: Leland
    • County: LaSalle         Elev: 198
    • Location given for GNIS #415824 (Pleasant Hill Cemetery)

The official website for La Salle County: www.lasallecounty.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 La Salle, 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 things 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 Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5111, Longitude: -88.7876       In this case, the coordinates for the Pleasant Hill 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>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.
<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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