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A visit to the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery

Lat:   37.8134°   (37° 48' 48")

Lon:   -88.3242°   (-88° 19' 27")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Gallatin County<2>.

The county seat for Gallatin County is located in Shawneetown. Shawneetown lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Garrett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Union Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Chapel Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Oak Grove Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Church Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Campground Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campground Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Adkin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Adkin Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Poplar Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Poplar Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Jackson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Dodd Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dodd Cemetery
    • The Dodd Cemetery is located in Saline County
    • The Dodd Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Dodd Family Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #105420 <5>
  • Equality Village Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Equality Village Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Equality Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Equality Village Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
  • Hickory Hill Catholic Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Hill Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Hill Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Hill Catholic Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
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    • New Bradley Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bradley Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bradley Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bradley Family Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Palestine #1 Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine #1 Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine #1 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Palestine #1 Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Shaw Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaw Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shaw Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Shane Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shane Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shane Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • New Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Palestine #2 Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine #2 Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine #2 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Palestine #2 Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Gaines Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gaines Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gaines Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gaines Family Cemetery is located in Saline County
    • St. Mary Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mary Cemetery is located in Saline County
    • Wolf Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolf Creek Cemetery
      • The Wolf Creek Cemetery is located in Saline County
      • The Wolf Creek Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #108913 <5>
    • Lindale Memorial Gardens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindale Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindale Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lindale Memorial Gardens is located in Saline County
    • Riley Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riley Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Old Cottonwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Cottonwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Cottonwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Cottonwood Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Sanders Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanders Family Cemetery
      • The Sanders Family Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in White County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Elba
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
    • Elba is located in Gallatin County
  • Ridgway
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Red Bud ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bud have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bud
    • Red Bud is located in Saline County
  • Equality
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Lawler
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lawler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawler
    • Lawler is located in Gallatin County
  • Omaha
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Texas City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texas City
    • Texas City is located in Saline County
  • Cottage Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
    • Cottage Grove is located in Saline County
  • Saline City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline City
    • Saline City is located in Saline County
  • Eldorado
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
    • Eldorado is located in Saline County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,837 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldorado <7>
  • Junction
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction
    • Junction is located in Gallatin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction <7>
  • Wasson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasson
    • Wasson is located in Saline County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Inman
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Inman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inman
      • Inman is located in Gallatin County
    • Roland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roland
      • Roland is located in White County
    • Muddy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Shawneetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Norris City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris City
      • Norris City is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norris City <7>
    • Bowlesville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowlesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlesville
      • Bowlesville is located in Gallatin County
    • Broughton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broughton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broughton
      • Broughton is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broughton <7>
    • Raleigh
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raleigh <7>
    • Harrisburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Gaskins City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaskins City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaskins City
      • Gaskins City is located in Saline County
    • Old Shawneetown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Shawneetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Shawneetown
      • Old Shawneetown is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 164 people
    • New Haven
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Haven
      • New Haven is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <7>
    • Herald
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Herald. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald
      • Herald is located in White County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herald <7>

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 Zion Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Gallatin County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1820776  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1820776 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: Ridgway
    • County: Gallatin         Elev: 117
    • Location given for GNIS #1820776 (Zion 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 Gallatin, 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' 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 Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8134, Longitude: -88.3242       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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