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A visit to the Blake 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 Blake Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.7198°   (39° 43' 11")

Lon:   -87.1125°   (-87° 6' 44")

The Blake Cemetery is located in Parke County<2>.

The county seat for Parke County is located in Rockville. Rockville lies just to the west northwest of the Blake Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Blake Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hatfield Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hatfield Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Moore Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moore Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Britton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Britton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Britton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Britton Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Burton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burton Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Roach Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roach Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Roach Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Lane Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lane Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Rowe Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rowe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rowe Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Holder Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holder Cemetery is located in Greene County
  • Vandever - Brisco Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vandever - Brisco Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Vandever - Brisco Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • The Vandever - Brisco Cemetery is located in Putnam County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2240763 <5>
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Parke County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Barnes Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Buchanan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buchanan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buchanan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buchanan Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Clear Run Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clear Run Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clear Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clear Run Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Jacks Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jacks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jacks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jacks Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Overman Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Overman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Overman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Overman Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Memory Garden Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memory Garden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memory Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Memory Garden Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Hartmans Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartmans Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartmans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hartmans Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Putnam County
    • Black Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Black Cemetery is located in Greene County
    • Philadelphia Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Philadelphia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Philadelphia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Philadelphia Cemetery is located in Parke County
    • Raccoon Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Raccoon Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Raccoon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Raccoon Cemetery is located in Parke 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 Blake Cemetery.

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

  • Ferndale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ferndale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferndale
    • Ferndale is located in Parke County
  • Bellmore
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bellmore. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellmore
    • Bellmore is located in Parke County
  • Mansfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Nyesville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nyesville
    • Nyesville is located in Parke County
  • Billie Creek Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billie Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billie Creek Village
    • Billie Creek Village is located in Parke County
  • Judson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judson
    • Judson is located in Parke County
  • Bridgeton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Portland Mills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland Mills
    • Portland Mills is located in Putnam County
  • Lena
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lena. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lena
    • Lena is located in Clay County
  • Rockville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockville
    • Rockville is located in Parke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,449 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockville <7>
  • Carbon
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon
    • Carbon is located in Clay County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 379 people
  • Guion
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guion
    • Guion is located in Parke County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Perth
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Perth. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perth
      • Perth is located in Clay County
    • Marshall
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshall
      • Marshall is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 315 people
    • Benwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Clay County
    • Bloomingdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomingdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomingdale
      • Bloomingdale is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomingdale <7>
    • Rosedale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 704 people
      • Rosedale has also been known as:
      • Roseville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosedale <7>
    • Russellville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
      • Russellville is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
    • Waveland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waveland
      • Waveland is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waveland <7>
    • Annapolis
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annapolis
      • Annapolis is located in Parke County
    • Mecca
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mecca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mecca
      • Mecca is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
    • Fontanet
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontanet
      • Fontanet is located in Vigo County
    • Bee Ridge
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee Ridge
      • Bee Ridge is located in Clay County
    • Blakesburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakesburg
      • Blakesburg is located in Putnam County
    • Byron
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byron
      • Byron is located in Parke County

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 Blake Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Parke County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Blake 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 Blake Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #431170  (Blake Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #431170 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: Mansfield
    • County: Parke         Elev: 220
    • Location given for GNIS #431170 (Blake 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 Parke, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Blake Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7198, Longitude: -87.1125       In this case, the coordinates for the Blake 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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