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A visit to the Richer Cemetery ...


The location of the Richer 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 Richer Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.5389°   (39° 32' 20")

Lon:   -87.2383°   (-87° 14' 17")

The Richer Cemetery is located in Vigo County<2>.

The county seat for Vigo County is located in Terre Haute. Terre Haute lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Richer Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Richer Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Indiana:
  • Pages specific to Vigo 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 Richer 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Richer Cemetery.

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

    • Cloverland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverland
      • Cloverland is located in Clay County
    • Fontanet
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontanet
      • Fontanet is located in Vigo County
    • Seelyville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seelyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seelyville
      • Seelyville is located in Vigo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,004 people
    • Billtown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billtown
      • Billtown is located in Clay County
    • Bee Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee Ridge
      • Bee Ridge is located in Clay County
    • Burnett
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnett
      • Burnett is located in Vigo County
    • Staunton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staunton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staunton
      • Staunton is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
    • Sandcut
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandcut
      • Sandcut is located in Vigo County
    • Glen Ayre
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Ayre
      • Glen Ayre is located in Vigo County
    • Perth
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perth
      • Perth is located in Clay County
    • Grange Corner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grange Corner
      • Grange Corner is located in Vigo County
    • Rosedale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Billville
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billville
        • Billville is located in Clay County
      • Brazil
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Benwood
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
        • Benwood is located in Clay County
      • North Terre Haute
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Terre Haute have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Terre Haute
        • North Terre Haute is located in Vigo County
      • Terre Town
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terre Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terre Town
        • Terre Town is located in Vigo County
      • Knightsville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
        • Knightsville is located in Clay County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 769 people
      • Harmony
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
        • Harmony is located in Clay County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 639 people
      • Carbon
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • 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
      • Lena
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lena
        • Lena is located in Clay County
      • Bridgeton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • West Atherton
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Atherton
        • West Atherton is located in Parke County
      • Spelterville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spelterville
        • Spelterville is located in Vigo County
      • Prairie City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
        • Prairie City is located in Clay County
      • Numa
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Numa
        • Numa 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 Richer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Vigo County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Richer Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Harpold Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harpold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harpold Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harpold Cemetery
    • Sullian Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sullian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sullian Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sullian Cemetery
    • Moses Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moses Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Moses Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moses Cemetery
    • Billtown Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Billtown Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billtown Cemetery
    • Clearview Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clearview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clearview Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clearview Cemetery
    • Carter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Clay County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Cress Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cress Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cress Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cress Cemetery
    • Stewart Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stewart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stewart Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stewart Cemetery
    • Haven Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Haven Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haven Cemetery
    • Roberts Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Roberts Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Chamberlain Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chamberlain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chamberlain Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chamberlain Cemetery
    • Mewhinney Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mewhinney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mewhinney Cemetery is located in Vigo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mewhinney Cemetery
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Hyde Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyde Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hyde Cemetery is located in Vigo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyde Cemetery
      • Cottage Hill Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottage Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cottage Hill Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottage Hill Cemetery
      • Sampson Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sampson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sampson Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sampson Cemetery
      • Rukes Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rukes Cemetery is located in Parke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rukes Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Vigo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Kennedy Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennedy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kennedy Cemetery is located in Vigo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennedy Cemetery
      • Summit Lawn Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Summit Lawn Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • The Summit Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Hazeldale Cemetery
        • Pleasant View Cemetery
        • Wetnight Cemetery
        • Wool's Burying Ground
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summit Lawn Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #87082 <6>
      • Stunkard Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stunkard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stunkard Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stunkard Cemetery
      • Perth Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Perth Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perth Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Archer Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Archer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Archer Cemetery is located in Clay County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Archer Cemetery
      • Denman Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Denman Cemetery is located in Parke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denman Cemetery
      • Webster Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Webster Cemetery is located in Parke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webster 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 Richer Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #441954  (Richer Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #441954 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: Brazil West
      • County: Vigo         Elev: 183
      • Location given for GNIS #441954 (Richer Cemetery)

    The official website for Vigo County: www.vigocounty.org/

    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 Vigo, 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 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 Richer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5389, Longitude: -87.2383       In this case, the coordinates for the Richer 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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