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A visit to the Salem Cemetery ...


The location of the Salem 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 Salem Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.0067°   (39° 0' 24")

Lon:   -90.3748°   (-90° 22' 29")

The Salem Cemetery is located in Jersey County<2>.

The county seat for Jersey County is located in Jerseyville. Jerseyville lies just to the north northeast of the Salem Cemetery .

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 Salem Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Jersey 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 Salem 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Salem Cemetery.

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

    • Dow
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Chautauqua
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chautauqua
      • Chautauqua is located in Jersey County
    • Elsah
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elsah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elsah
      • Elsah is located in Jersey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 604 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elsah <4>
    • Otterville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterville
      • Otterville is located in Jersey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
    • McClusky
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClusky
      • McClusky is located in Jersey County
    • Grafton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Portage Des Sioux
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Delhi
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delhi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delhi
      • Delhi is located in Jersey County
    • Melville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melville
      • Melville is located in Madison County
    • Jerseyville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerseyville
      • Jerseyville is located in Jersey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,111 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jerseyville <4>
    • Godfrey
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Godfrey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Godfrey
      • Godfrey is located in Madison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,393 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Godfrey <4>
    • Fieldon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Deer Plain
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Plain
        • Deer Plain is located in Calhoun County
      • Altamont
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altamont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altamont
        • Altamont is located in Madison County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altamont <4>
      • Belmont Village
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belmont Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont Village
        • Belmont Village is located in Madison County
      • Nutwood
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nutwood
        • Nutwood is located in Jersey County
      • Brussels
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brussels have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brussels
        • Brussels is located in Calhoun County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brussels <4>
      • Brighton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Kane
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kane
        • Kane is located in Greene County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kane <4>
      • Golden Eagle
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • West Alton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Alton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Alton
        • West Alton is located in Saint Charles County (MO)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 529 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Alton <4>
      • Alton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
        • Alton is located in Madison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,049 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alton <4>
      • Mid City ‑ Historic
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mid City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mid City
        • Mid City is located in Greene 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 Salem Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jersey County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Salem Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Dougherty Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dougherty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dougherty Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dougherty Cemetery
    • McDowell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDowell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McDowell Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDowell Cemetery
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • Scenic Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scenic Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scenic Hill Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scenic Hill Cemetery
    • Newbern Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newbern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newbern Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newbern Cemetery
    • Lurton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lurton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lurton Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lurton Cemetery
    • Hamilton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • Noble Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noble Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Noble Family Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noble Family Cemetery
    • Edsall Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edsall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Edsall Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edsall Cemetery
    • Elsah Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elsah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elsah Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elsah Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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 Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Lamb Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamb Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lamb Memorial Cemetery is located in Jersey County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamb Memorial Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Davenport Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davenport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davenport Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davenport Cemetery
      • Dabbs Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dabbs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dabbs Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dabbs Cemetery
      • St. Michaels Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
      • Wendle Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wendle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wendle Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wendle Cemetery
      • Falkner Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Falkner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Falkner Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Falkner Cemetery
      • Hinson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hinson Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
      • White Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The White Cemetery is located in Jersey County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
      • St. Francis Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Francis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Francis Cemetery is located in Saint Charles County (MO)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Francis Cemetery
      • St. Francis of Assissi Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)

    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 Salem Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1747860  (Salem Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1747860 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: Jerseyville South
      • County: Jersey         Elev: 199
      • Location given for GNIS #1747860 (Salem 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 Jersey, 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 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 Salem Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0067, Longitude: -90.3748       In this case, the coordinates for the Salem 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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