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A visit to the B'nai Israel Cemetery ...


The location of the B'nai Israel 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 B'nai Israel Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the B'nai Israel Cemetery

Lat:   38.6648°   (38° 39' 53")

Lon:   -87.5178°   (-87° 31' 4")

The B'nai Israel Cemetery is located in Knox County<2>.

The county seat for Knox County is located in Vincennes. Vincennes lies just to the north of the B'nai Israel Cemetery .

Name Variations for B'nai Israel Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

We have seen the following variation for B'nai Israel Cemetery:

  • Bnai-Israel Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 B'nai Israel Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Indiana:
  • Pages specific to Knox 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 B'nai Israel 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the B'nai Israel Cemetery.

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

    • Vincennes
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Verne
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verne
      • Verne is located in Knox County
    • Fritchton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fritchton
      • Fritchton is located in Knox County
    • Billett
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billett
      • Billett is located in Lawrence County (IL)
    • Saint Francisville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Beal
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beal
      • Beal is located in Knox County
    • Bruceville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Monroe City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monroe City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe City
      • Monroe City is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 526 people
    • Decker
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker
      • Decker is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 244 people
    • Giro
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Giro
      • Giro is located in Gibson County
    • Russellville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Lawrenceville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Lawrence County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,380 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceville <4>
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Willis
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willis
        • Willis is located in Knox County
      • Wheatland
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland
        • Wheatland is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 469 people
      • Ragsdale
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ragsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ragsdale
        • Ragsdale is located in Knox County
      • Hazleton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazleton
        • Hazleton is located in Gibson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 267 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazleton <4>
      • Busseron
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Busseron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busseron
        • Busseron is located in Knox County
      • Allendale
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Bicknell
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bicknell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bicknell
        • Bicknell is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,832 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bicknell <4>
      • Bridgeport
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Union
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
        • Union is located in Pike County
      • Oaktown
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oaktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaktown
        • Oaktown is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 593 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oaktown <4>
      • Birds
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Oil Grove
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil Grove
        • Oil Grove is located in Crawford County (IL)

    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 B'nai Israel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Knox County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The B'nai Israel Cemetery.

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the B'nai Israel Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • The Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Vincennes.
      • The Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #85990 <6>
    • Greenlawn Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
    • Memorial Park Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • The Memorial Park Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Memorial Park Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Vincennes.
      • The Memorial Park Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Memorial Park
      • Mullen School Cemetery
      • Vincennes City Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Park Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #85892 <6>
    • Highland Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Highland Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
    • Slow Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Slow Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slow Cemetery
    • Fritchton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fritchton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fritchton Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fritchton Cemetery
    • Otterburn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otterburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Otterburn Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otterburn Cemetery
    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • West Salem Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Salem Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Salem Cemetery
    • Root Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Root Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Root Cemetery is located in Knox County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Root Cemetery
    • Cughan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cughan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cughan Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cughan Cemetery
    • Centerville Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Centerville Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centerville Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • May Chapel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the May Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The May Chapel Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the May Chapel Cemetery
      • Billett Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • The Billett Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
        • The Billett Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Billett - Gottfried Cemetery
        • Gottfried Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billett Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1312081 <6>
      • Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chimney Pier Hills Cemetery
      • Meyer Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meyer Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meyer Cemetery
      • Threlkeld Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Threlkeld Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Threlkeld Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Threlkeld Cemetery
      • Hoke Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hoke Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoke Cemetery
      • Lagow Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lagow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lagow Cemetery is located in Lawrence County (IL)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lagow Cemetery
      • Beal Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • The Beal Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Beal Cemetery is located in the vicinity of Beal
        • The Beal Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Compagniotte Cemetery
        • St. Rose Cemetery
        • Sand Hill Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beal Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #86788 <6>
      • Hartley Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hartley Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartley Cemetery
      • McCoy Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCoy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McCoy Cemetery is located in Knox County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCoy 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 B'nai Israel Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #430373  (B'nai-Israel Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #430373 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: Vincennes
      • County: Knox         Elev: 128
      • Location given for GNIS #430373 (B'nai-Israel Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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 Indiana's counties, including Knox, 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 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 B'nai Israel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6648, Longitude: -87.5178       In this case, the coordinates for the B'nai Israel 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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