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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. 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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

37.8134, -88.3242

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

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 .

Open a Google Map centered on 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)
    • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrett Cemetery
  • Union Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Union Chapel Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Chapel Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Campground Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Campground Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campground Cemetery
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Josephs Cemetery
  • Adkin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Adkin Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adkin Cemetery
  • Poplar Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • The Poplar Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Cemetery
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood Cemetery
  • Jackson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Cemetery
  • Dodd Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Dodd Cemetery is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodd Cemetery
    • 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)
  • Hickory Hill Catholic Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • New Bradley Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
    • Palestine #1 Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Palestine #1 Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine #1 Cemetery
    • Shaw Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Shaw Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaw Cemetery
    • Shane Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Shane Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shane Cemetery
    • New Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Zion Cemetery
    • Palestine #2 Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Palestine #2 Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine #2 Cemetery
    • Gaines Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Gaines Family Cemetery is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaines Family Cemetery
    • St. Mary Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • The St. Mary Cemetery is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Mary Cemetery
    • Wolf Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • The Wolf Creek Cemetery is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek Cemetery
      • 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)
    • Riley Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • The Riley Cemetery is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riley Cemetery
    • Old Cottonwood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Sanders Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Mt. Olive Cemetery is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Olive Cemetery

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)
    • Elba is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
  • Ridgway
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Red Bud ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Red Bud is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bud
  • Equality
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Lawler
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Lawler is located in Gallatin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawler
  • Omaha
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Texas City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Texas City is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texas City
  • Cottage Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Cottage Grove is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
  • Saline City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Saline City is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline City
  • Eldorado
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Junction
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Wasson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Wasson is located in Saline County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasson
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Inman
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Inman is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inman
    • Roland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Roland is located in White County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roland
    • 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)
    • Bowlesville ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Bowlesville is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlesville
    • Broughton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Raleigh
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Harrisburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Gaskins City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Gaskins City is located in Saline County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaskins City
    • Old Shawneetown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Old Shawneetown is located in Gallatin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Shawneetown
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 164 people
    • New Haven
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Herald
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)

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 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 Zion Cemetery: