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A visit to the Big Run 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 Big Run Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.6744°   (39° 40' 27")

Lon:   -86.0178°   (-86° 1' 4")

The Big Run Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Indianapolis. Indianapolis lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Big Run Cemetery .

Establishment of the Big Run Cemetery ...

The Big Run Cemetery was established in 1854.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Big Run Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Kemper Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kemper Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kemper Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kemper Family Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Wheatley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheatley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheatley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wheatley Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Piner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Piner Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Acton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • New Bethel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Nolan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nolan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nolan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nolan Cemetery is located in Johnson County
  • Buck Creek Christian Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buck Creek Christian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buck Creek Christian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Buck Creek Christian Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Deutsch Evangelical Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deutsch Evangelical Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deutsch Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Deutsch Evangelical Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Methodist Episcopal Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Davis Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Davis Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Pleasant View Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant View Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Brady Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brady Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brady Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Blackwell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackwell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blackwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Blackwell Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Southport Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Southport Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Southport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Southport Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Dake Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dake Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dake Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Doble Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doble Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Doble Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The Doble Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • The Doble Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Dobel Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #84846 <5>
    • Murnan Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murnan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murnan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Murnan Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Mohr Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mohr Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mohr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mohr Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Schildmeier Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schildmeier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schildmeier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schildmeier Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Freeman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freeman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freeman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Freeman Cemetery is located in Marion 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 Big Run Cemetery.

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

  • Acton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Acton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
    • Acton is located in Marion County
  • Charlesmac Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlesmac Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlesmac Village
    • Charlesmac Village is located in Marion County
  • Rocklane
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocklane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocklane
    • Rocklane is located in Johnson County
  • Brookfield
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brookfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookfield
    • Brookfield is located in Shelby County
  • Beech Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Grove
    • Beech Grove is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,898 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Grove <7>
  • Southport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
    • Southport is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,760 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southport <7>
  • Greenwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 60,279 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenwood <7>
  • London
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London
    • London is located in Shelby County
  • Homecroft
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homecroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homecroft
    • Homecroft is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 764 people
  • Warren Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warren Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren Park
    • Warren Park is located in Marion County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,574 people
  • New Palestine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Palestine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Palestine
    • New Palestine is located in Hancock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,656 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Palestine <7>
  • New Whiteland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Whiteland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Whiteland
    • New Whiteland is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,350 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Cumberland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
      • Cumberland is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,114 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland <7>
    • Whiteland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiteland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiteland
      • Whiteland is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,697 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whiteland <7>
    • Boggstown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boggstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boggstown
      • Boggstown is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boggstown <7>
    • Clover Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Village
      • Clover Village is located in Shelby County
    • Gem
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gem
      • Gem is located in Hancock County
    • Indianapolis
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Smith Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Valley
      • Smith Valley is located in Johnson County
    • Stones Crossing
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Crossing
      • Stones Crossing is located in Johnson County
    • Urmeyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urmeyville
      • Urmeyville is located in Johnson County
    • Needham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needham
      • Needham is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Needham <7>
    • Fairland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Philadelphia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philadelphia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philadelphia
      • Philadelphia is located in Hancock County
    • Spring Lake
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
      • Spring Lake is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 231 people

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 Big Run Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marion County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2096256  (Big Run Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2096256 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: Beech Grove
    • County: Marion         Elev: 256
    • Location given for GNIS #2096256 (Big Run 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 Marion, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Big Run Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6744, Longitude: -86.0178       In this case, the coordinates for the Big Run 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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