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A visit to the Ross Cemetery ...


The location of the Ross 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 Ross Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.2942°   (39° 17' 39")

Lon:   -85.3255°   (-85° 19' 31")

The Ross Cemetery is located in Decatur County<2>.

The county seat for Decatur County is located in Greensburg. Greensburg lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Ross Cemetery .

Establishment of the Ross Cemetery ...

The Ross Cemetery was established in 1845.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Ross Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Indiana:
  • Pages specific to Decatur County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ross Cemetery.

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

    • New Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Point
      • New Point is located in Decatur County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Point <4>
    • Smyrna
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smyrna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Decatur County
    • Enochsburg
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enochsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enochsburg
      • Enochsburg is located in Franklin County
    • Batesville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Saint Maurice
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Maurice
      • Saint Maurice is located in Decatur County
    • Knarr Corner
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knarr Corner
      • Knarr Corner is located in Decatur County
    • Napoleon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napoleon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napoleon
      • Napoleon is located in Ripley County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Napoleon <4>
    • Morris
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morris
      • Morris is located in Ripley County
    • Oldenburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldenburg
      • Oldenburg is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 662 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oldenburg <4>
    • Millhousen
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millhousen
      • Millhousen is located in Decatur County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 130 people
    • Lookout
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lookout
      • Lookout is located in Ripley County
    • Greensburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
      • Greensburg is located in Decatur County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,984 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <4>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Clarksburg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
        • Clarksburg is located in Decatur County
      • Springhill ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill
        • Springhill is located in Decatur County
      • Harris City
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris City
        • Harris City is located in Decatur County
      • Osgood
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osgood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osgood
        • Osgood is located in Ripley County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,592 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osgood <4>
      • Otter Village
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otter Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otter Village
        • Otter Village is located in Ripley County
      • Delaware
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware
        • Delaware is located in Ripley County
      • Penntown
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penntown
        • Penntown is located in Ripley County
      • Letts Corner
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letts Corner
        • Letts Corner is located in Decatur County
      • Letts
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letts
        • Letts is located in Decatur County
      • Pierceville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierceville
        • Pierceville is located in Ripley County
      • Stumptown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stumptown
        • Stumptown is located in Parke County
      • Sunman
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunman
        • Sunman is located in Ripley County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,037 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunman <4>
      • Williamstown
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
        • Williamstown is located in Rush 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 Ross Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Decatur County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Ross 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 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Ross Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Maple Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maple Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Cemetery
    • Boocher Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boocher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boocher Cemetery is located in Ripley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boocher Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Ripley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
    • Springer Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springer Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springer Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Ripley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • 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 Ripley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • St. Maurice Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Maurice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Maurice Cemetery is located in Ripley County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Maurice Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Sand Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sand Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sand Creek Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sand Creek Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Decatur County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Holy Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Family Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Family Cemetery
    • St. Annes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Annes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Annes Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Annes Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Memorial Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Memorial Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • 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 Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • South Park Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • The South Park Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • The South Park Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Decatur County Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Park Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #86955 <6>
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Decatur County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Adams Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adams Cemetery is located in Ripley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
      • Little Memory Church Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Memory Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Little Memory Church Cemetery is located in Ripley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Memory Church Cemetery
      • Marlin Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Marlin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marlin Cemetery
      • Barnes Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • 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 Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes 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 Ross Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #442316  (Ross Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #442316 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: New Point
      • County: Decatur         Elev: 295
      • Location given for GNIS #442316 (Ross Cemetery)

    The official website for Decatur County: www.decaturcounty.in.gov/

    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 Decatur, 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 Ross Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2942, Longitude: -85.3255       In this case, the coordinates for the Ross 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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