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A visit to the Riddle Cemetery ...


The location of the Riddle 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 Riddle Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.1701°   (38° 10' 12")

Lon:   -86.4358°   (-86° 26' 8")

The Riddle Cemetery is located in Crawford County<2>.

The county seat for Crawford County is located in English. English lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north of the Riddle Cemetery .

Establishment of the Riddle Cemetery ...

The Riddle Cemetery was established in 1849.

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 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 Riddle Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Indiana:
  • Pages specific to Crawford 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 Riddle 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Riddle Cemetery.

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

    • Fredonia
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Crawford County
    • Jericho
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Crawford County
    • Beechwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Crawford County
    • Alton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
      • Alton is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Roberta
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
      • Roberta is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Sulphur
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
      • Sulphur is located in Crawford County
    • Magnet
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnet
      • Magnet is located in Perry County
    • Wolf Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Leavenworth
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • West Fork
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Fork
      • West Fork is located in Crawford County
    • Concordia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concordia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concordia
      • Concordia is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Cedar Flat
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Flat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Carefree
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carefree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carefree
        • Carefree is located in Crawford County
      • Branchville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branchville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchville
        • Branchville is located in Perry County
      • Grantsburg
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsburg
        • Grantsburg is located in Crawford County
      • Saint Croix
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Croix have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Croix
        • Saint Croix is located in Perry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Croix <4>
      • Leopold
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • New Amsterdam
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Amsterdam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Amsterdam
        • New Amsterdam is located in Harrison County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
      • Derby
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
        • Derby is located in Perry County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Derby <4>
      • Andyville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andyville
        • Andyville is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Battletown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battletown
        • Battletown is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Pilot Knob
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Knob
        • Pilot Knob is located in Crawford County
      • Apalona
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apalona
        • Apalona is located in Perry County
      • Rhodelia
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
        • Rhodelia is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Liberty
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
        • Liberty is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Cold Springs
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
        • Cold Springs is located in Meade County (KY)
      • English
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English
        • English is located in Crawford County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 627 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for English <4>

    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 Riddle Cemetery. The following communities are located in Crawford County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Riddle Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Birds Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birds Cemetery is located in Crawford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Cemetery
    • Wiseman Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Orchard Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orchard Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Orchard Hill Cemetery is located in Crawford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orchard Hill Cemetery
    • Sheckell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheckell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sheckell Cemetery is located in Crawford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheckell Cemetery
    • Jeffries Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeffries Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jeffries Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeffries Cemetery
    • Old Union Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Union Cemetery is located in Crawford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
    • Goad Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Goad Cemetery is located in Crawford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goad Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Woolums Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woolums Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woolums Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woolums Cemetery
    • Senn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Senn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Senn Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Senn Cemetery
    • Luxenburger Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luxenburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Luxenburger Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luxenburger Cemetery
    • German Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The German Ridge Cemetery is located in Perry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Ridge Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Old Chapel Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Chapel Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Chapel Cemetery
      • Owens Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Owens Cemetery is located in Meade County (KY)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
      • Leavenworth Memorial Garden
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leavenworth Memorial Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leavenworth Memorial Garden is located in Crawford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leavenworth Memorial Garden
      • Fessler Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fessler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fessler Cemetery is located in Crawford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fessler Cemetery
      • Hedden Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hedden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hedden Cemetery is located in Crawford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hedden Cemetery
      • Doan Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Doan Cemetery is located in Crawford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doan Cemetery
      • Sprinkle Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sprinkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sprinkle Cemetery is located in Perry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sprinkle Cemetery
      • Old Leavenworth Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Leavenworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Leavenworth Cemetery is located in Crawford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Leavenworth 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 Riddle Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #451394  (Riddle Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #451394 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: Beechwood
      • County: Crawford         Elev: 210
      • Location given for GNIS #451394 (Riddle 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 Crawford, 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 Riddle Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1701, Longitude: -86.4358       In this case, the coordinates for the Riddle 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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