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A visit to the Messer Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Messer Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Messer Cemetery (FG ID #93033)

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 Messer Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   37.1480°   (37° 8' 52")

Lon:   -94.6450°   (-94° 38' 41")

The Messer Cemetery is located in Cherokee County<2>.

The county seat for Cherokee County is located in Columbus. Columbus lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west of the Messer Cemetery .

Name Variations for Messer Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Messer Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Spring River Falls Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

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

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

  • Union Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Mound Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mound Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mound Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mound Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Boston Mills - Cox Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston Mills - Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston Mills - Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boston Mills - Cox Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Sherwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sherwood Cemetery is located in Jasper County (MO)
  • Wirtonia Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wirtonia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wirtonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wirtonia Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Galena Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Timberhill Oak Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Timberhill Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Timberhill Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Timberhill Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Stevenson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevenson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stevenson Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Faith Community Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Faith Community Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Faith Community Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Faith Community Church Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Hillcrest Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
  • Peace Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Howard Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Carl Junction Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carl Junction Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carl Junction Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carl Junction Cemetery is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • Quaker Valley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quaker Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quaker Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Quaker Valley Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Gandy Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gandy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gandy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gandy Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Waco Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waco Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Waco Cemetery is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • Old Pleasant View Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Brush Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brush Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brush Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brush Creek Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Usrey Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Usrey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Usrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Usrey Cemetery is located in Cherokee County
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Twin Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Twin Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Twin Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Twin Grove Cemetery is located in Jasper County (MO)

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Messer Cemetery.

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

  • Badger
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Badger. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Badger
    • Badger is located in Cherokee County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Badger
    • From the Messer Cemetery to Badger
  • Klondike
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Smithfield
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Crestline
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Empire City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire City
    • Empire City is located in Cherokee County
  • Dupont ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dupont. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
    • Dupont is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dupont
    • From the Messer Cemetery to Dupont
  • South Galena
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Galena
    • South Galena is located in Cherokee County
  • Galena
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • East Galena
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Galena
    • East Galena is located in Cherokee County
  • Central City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
    • Central City is located in Jasper County (MO)
  • Thoms
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Thoms. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thoms
    • Thoms is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Thoms
    • From the Messer Cemetery to Thoms
  • Carl Junction
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carl Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carl Junction
    • Carl Junction is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,430 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carl Junction <7>
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Lawton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Quaker
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Riverton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Lone Elm
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Lowell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lowell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowell
      • Lowell is located in Cherokee County
      • Lowell has also been known as:
      • Lowell Station
    • Iron Gates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gates
      • Iron Gates is located in Jasper County (MO)
    • West Joplin
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Airport Drive
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Drive
      • Airport Drive is located in Jasper County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 862 people
    • Waco
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waco have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
      • Waco is located in Jasper County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Neutral
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Neutral. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neutral
      • Neutral is located in Cherokee County
      • Neutral has also been known as:
      • Neutral City
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Neutral
      • From the Messer Cemetery to Neutral
    • Joplin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Asbury
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Asbury have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Asbury
      • Asbury is located in Jasper County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Asbury <7>
    • Baxter Junction
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baxter Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baxter Junction
      • Baxter Junction is located in Cherokee County
    • Baxter Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Grand Falls Plaza
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Falls Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Falls Plaza
      • Grand Falls Plaza is located in Newton County (MO)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
    • East Joplin
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Oakland Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Park
      • Oakland Park is located in Jasper County (MO)

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 Messer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Cherokee County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #469321  (Messer Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #469321 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: Crestline
    • County: Cherokee         Elev: 266
    • Location given for GNIS #469321 (Messer Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #93033

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Cherokee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Messer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1480, Longitude: -94.6450    
<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 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.
<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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