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A visit to the Ridge 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 Ridge Cemetery ...

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

38.2656, -88.0639

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

The Ridge Cemetery is located in Edwards County<2>.

The county seat for Edwards County is located in Albion. Albion lies just to the north of the Ridge Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Ridge Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Ridge Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Birk Prairie Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Birk Prairie Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birk Prairie Cemetery
  • Catholic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Catholic Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catholic Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Union Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Union Cemetery is located in White County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Coles Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Coles Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coles Cemetery
  • Jacobs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Jacobs Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobs Cemetery
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Riverside Cemetery is located in White County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Cemetery
  • Gravet Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Gravet Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravet Cemetery
  • West Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The West Cemetery is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in White County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Calvin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Calvin Cemetery is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin Cemetery
    • James Hean Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Fortney Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Fortney Cemetery is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fortney Cemetery
    • Wanborough Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Wanborough Cemetery is located in Edwards County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wanborough Cemetery
    • Scottsville Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Centerville Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Centerville Cemetery is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville Cemetery
    • Ralls Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Ralls Family Cemetery is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ralls Family Cemetery
    • Cherry Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Cherry Cemetery is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Cemetery
    • Wheeler Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Wheeler Cemetery is located in Wabash County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheeler Cemetery
    • Graceland Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ridge Cemetery.

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

  • Grayville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Calvin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Calvin is located in White County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
  • Crossville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Red Top
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Red Top is located in Edwards County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Top
  • Albion
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Ellery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Phillipstown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Phillipstown is located in White County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipstown
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
  • Browns
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Griffin
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Griffin is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 167 people
  • Golden Gate
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Burnt Prairie
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • New Harmony
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Barrett
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Barrett is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrett
    • Bellmont
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Keensburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Carmi
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Stewartsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Stewartsville is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartsville
    • Bone Gap
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Maunie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Mill Shoals
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Springerton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Poseyville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Barnhill
      (16 miles [25.7 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 Ridge Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Edwards County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Ridge Cemetery: