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A visit to the Stearns Cemetery ...

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 Stearns Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.6162°   (37° 36' 58")

Lon:   -89.3512°   (-89° 21' 4")

The Stearns Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Murphysboro. Murphysboro lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the north of the Stearns Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Stearns Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Hagler Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hagler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hagler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hagler Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Dutch Ridge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dutch Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dutch Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dutch Ridge Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Collins Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Collins Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Etherton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Etherton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Etherton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Etherton Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Poplar Ridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Poplar Ridge Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Lirley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lirley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lirley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lirley Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Lipe Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Bostick Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bostick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bostick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bostick Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Vancil Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vancil Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vancil Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vancil Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Zimmerman Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zimmerman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zimmerman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zimmerman Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Hilton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hilton Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Stearns Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stearns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stearns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stearns Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Union Hills Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hills Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Hills Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Hudson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hudson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Sheppard Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheppard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheppard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sheppard Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Wilkins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wilkins Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Winchester Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winchester Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winchester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winchester Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Winchester Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winchester Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winchester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winchester Cemetery is located in Scott County
    • Hiller - Crab Orchard Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiller - Crab Orchard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiller - Crab Orchard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hiller - Crab Orchard Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Stearns Cemetery.

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

  • Pomona
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
    • Pomona is located in Jackson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomona <6>
  • Alto Pass
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alto Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alto Pass
    • Alto Pass is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 360 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alto Pass <6>
  • Makanda
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Cobden
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobden
    • Cobden is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,053 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobden <6>
  • Grand Tower
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Wolf Lake
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Lake
    • Wolf Lake is located in Union County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wolf Lake <6>
  • Water Valley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water Valley
    • Water Valley is located in Union County
  • Carbondale
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Murphysboro
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Gorham
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Jonesboro
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesboro
    • Jonesboro is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,677 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesboro <6>
  • Anna
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anna
    • Anna is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,059 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anna <6>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Altenburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altenburg
      • Altenburg is located in Perry County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altenburg <6>
    • Jacob
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Dutch Mills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Mills
      • Dutch Mills is located in Union County
    • Frohna
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frohna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frohna
      • Frohna is located in Perry County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
    • De Soto
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
      • De Soto is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <6>
    • Leemon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leemon
      • Leemon is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • Lick Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lick Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lick Creek
      • Lick Creek is located in Union County
    • Brazeau
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazeau
      • Brazeau is located in Perry County (MO)
    • Shawneetown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawneetown
      • Shawneetown is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
    • Pocahontas
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocahontas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas
      • Pocahontas is located in Cape Girardeau County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocahontas <6>
    • Reynoldsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reynoldsville
      • Reynoldsville is located in Union County
    • Carterville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Cambria
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Oraville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)

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 Stearns Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Stearns Cemetery:

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 Stearns Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #419081  (Stearns Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #419081 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: Cobden
    • County: Jackson         Elev: 192
    • Location given for GNIS #419081 (Stearns Cemetery)

The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.il.us/

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 Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Stearns Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6162, Longitude: -89.3512       In this case, the coordinates for the Stearns Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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