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A visit to the Ranson 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 Ranson Cemetery ...

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

39.1659, -88.8290

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

The Ranson Cemetery is located in Fayette County<2>.

The county seat for Fayette County is located in Vandalia. Vandalia lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the southwest of the Ranson Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Ranson Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Ranson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Bob Doan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Bob Doan Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bob Doan Cemetery
  • Bob Doane Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Bob Doane Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bob Doane Cemetery
  • Tipsword Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Tipsword Cemetery is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tipsword Cemetery
  • Memorial Gardens Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Beecher City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Beecher City Cemetery is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beecher City Cemetery
    • The Beecher City Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Beecher Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2170083 <5>
  • Springhill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Springhill Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill Cemetery
    • The Springhill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Spring Hill Cemetery
    • Springhill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1479263 <5>
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove Cemetery
  • Moccasin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Moccasin Cemetery is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moccasin Cemetery
  • Lorton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Dunkard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Dunkard Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkard Cemetery
  • Dial Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Dial Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dial Cemetery
  • Rogers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Rogers Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Cemetery
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Rhodes Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Rhodes Family Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Family Cemetery
    • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Grubb Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Hubbartt Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hubbartt Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubbartt Cemetery
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Crums Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Crums Chapel Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crums Chapel Cemetery
    • Neal Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Neal Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neal Cemetery
    • Askins Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Askins Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Askins Cemetery
    • Mound Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Mound Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound Cemetery
    • Mud Run Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Mud Run Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Run Cemetery
    • Beck Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Beck Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beck Cemetery
    • Buchanan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buchanan Cemetery
    • Post Oak Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Post Oak Cemetery is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Post Oak Cemetery
    • St. Bonaventure Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Giles Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Giles Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Giles Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ranson Cemetery.

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

  • Beecher City
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Beecher City is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beecher City
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 451 people
  • Holliday
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Holliday is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holliday
  • Moccasin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Moccasin is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moccasin
  • Cowden
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Fancher
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Fancher is located in Shelby County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fancher
  • Altamont
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Mode
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Mode is located in Shelby County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mode
  • Saint Elmo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Dexter
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Dexter is located in Effingham County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
  • Shumway
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Herrick
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Howards Point ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Howards Point is located in Fayette County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howards Point
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Lakewood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Lakewood is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
    • Dressor
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Dressor is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dressor
    • Avena
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Avena is located in Fayette County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avena
    • Funkhouser
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Funkhouser is located in Effingham County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Funkhouser
    • Stewardson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Brownstown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Gilmore
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Gilmore is located in Effingham County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilmore
    • Effingham
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Ramsey
      (15 miles [24.1 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 Ranson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Fayette County.

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