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A visit to the Smith 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 Smith Cemetery ...

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

38.0973, -88.7151

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

The Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Benton. Benton lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Smith Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 31 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Smith Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Jacksonville Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Jacksonville Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville Cemetery
  • Gilgal Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Gilgal Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilgal Cemetery
  • Sugar Camp Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Atchisson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Atchisson Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atchisson Cemetery
  • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Nebo Cemetery
  • Middle Fork Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Middle Fork Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork Cemetery
  • Liberty - Ridlin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Wilbanks Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Wilbanks Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbanks Cemetery
  • Bright Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Bright Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Cemetery
  • Four Graves
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Four Graves is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Graves
  • Thurmond Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Thurmond Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurmond Cemetery
  • Cook Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Cook Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cook Cemetery
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Gunter Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Gunter Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunter Cemetery
    • Lowry Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Lowry Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowry Hill Cemetery
    • Phillips Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Cemetery
    • Preston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Preston Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston Cemetery
    • Fitzsimons Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Fitzsimons Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzsimons Cemetery
    • Hope Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Cemetery
    • Overturf Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Overturf Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overturf Cemetery
    • Miller Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Miller Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller Cemetery
    • Otterson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Otterson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterson Cemetery
    • Manion Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Manion Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manion Cemetery
    • Brady Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Brady Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brady Cemetery
    • Knights Prairie Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hayes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Union Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hill Cemetery
    • Glenview Memorial Gardens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Crisel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Crisel Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisel Cemetery
    • IOOF Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for IOOF Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
    • Shelton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Shelton Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelton Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Smith Cemetery.

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

  • Macedonia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Frisco
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Frisco is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
  • Lovilla
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Lovilla is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovilla
  • Taylor Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Taylor Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Hill
  • Flint
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Flint is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
  • Akin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Dahlgren
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Ewing
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Diamond City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Diamond City is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond City
  • McLeansboro
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Belle Rive
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Piopolis
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Piopolis is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piopolis
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Ina
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Ina is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ina
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,279 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ina <6>
    • Whittington
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Steel City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Steel City is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steel City
    • Hanaford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Hanaford is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanaford
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
    • Parrish
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Parrish is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish
    • Opdyke
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Benton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Smothersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Smothersville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smothersville
    • Thompsonville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Belle Prairie City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Belle Prairie City is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Prairie City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people
    • Bonnie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • West City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • West City is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
    • Cornerville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Cornerville is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerville
    • Walpole
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Walpole is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walpole
    • Dale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jefferson City ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jefferson City is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
    • Nason
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Nason is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nason
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nason <6>

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 Smith Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Smith Cemetery: