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A visit to the South Basco Cemetery ...


The location of the South Basco 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 South Basco Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.3103°   (40° 18' 37")

Lon:   -91.2010°   (-91° 12' 3")

The South Basco Cemetery is located in Hancock County<2>.

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Carthage. Carthage lies just to the north northeast of the South Basco Cemetery .

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 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 South Basco Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Illinois:
  • Pages specific to Hancock 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 South Basco 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 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the South Basco Cemetery.

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

    • Basco
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Basco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basco
      • Basco is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Basco <4>
    • West Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point
      • West Point is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 165 people
    • Bentley
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bentley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bentley
      • Bentley is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 32 people
    • Elvaston
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elvaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elvaston
      • Elvaston is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elvaston <4>
    • Sutter
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sutter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutter
      • Sutter is located in Hancock County
    • Chili
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chili
      • Chili is located in Hancock County
    • Carthage
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Bowen
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowen
      • Bowen is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowen <4>
    • Loraine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loraine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loraine
      • Loraine is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loraine <4>
    • Hamilton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
      • Hamilton is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,673 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <4>
    • Ferris
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferris
      • Ferris is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferris <4>
    • Keokuk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokuk
      • Keokuk is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,090 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keokuk <4>
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Warsaw
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warsaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
        • Warsaw is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,456 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <4>
      • Lima
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Alexandria
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Augusta
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
        • Augusta is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 534 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <4>
      • Burnside
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnside
        • Burnside is located in Hancock County
      • Adrian
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adrian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
        • Adrian is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <4>
      • Sandusky
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
        • Sandusky is located in Lee County (IA)
      • Marcelline
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcelline
        • Marcelline is located in Adams County
      • Mendon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • La Prairie
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Prairie
        • La Prairie is located in Adams County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Prairie <4>
      • Plymouth
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
        • Plymouth is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <4>
      • Golden
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
        • Golden is located in Adams County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 611 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden <4>
      • Colmar
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colmar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colmar
        • Colmar is located in McDonough County
      • Joetta
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joetta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joetta
        • Joetta is located in Hancock County
      • Fountain Green
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Green
        • Fountain Green is located in Hancock County
      • Galland
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galland
        • Galland is located in Lee County (IA)

    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 South Basco Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hancock County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The South Basco 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 7 miles [11.3 km] of the South Basco Cemetery.<5>

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

    • West Basco Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Basco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Basco Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Basco Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 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 Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • McGee Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McGee Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGee Cemetery
    • Cook Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cook Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
    • West Point Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Payne Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Payne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Payne Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Payne Cemetery
    • Graham Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Graham Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graham Cemetery
    • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Kesler Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kesler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kesler Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kesler Cemetery
    • Kittle Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kittle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kittle Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kittle Cemetery
    • Denver Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Denver Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denver Cemetery
    • Elvaston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elvaston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elvaston Cemetery is located in Hancock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elvaston Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Church of Christ Cemetery
      • Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Church - Sutter Cemetery
      • Buckeye Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckeye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buckeye Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckeye Cemetery
      • Webster Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Webster Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webster Cemetery
      • Morgan Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Morgan Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morgan Cemetery
      • Chili Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chili Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chili Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chili Cemetery
      • Old Sixteen Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Sixteen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Sixteen Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Sixteen Cemetery
      • Harmony Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harmony Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
      • County Farm Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The County Farm Cemetery is located in Hancock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Farm Cemetery

    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 South Basco Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #418733  (South Basco Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #418733 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: West Point
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 198
      • Location given for GNIS #418733 (South Basco 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 Hancock, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the South Basco Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3103, Longitude: -91.2010       In this case, the coordinates for the South Basco 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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