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A visit to the Free Union Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Free Union Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Free Union Cemetery:

37.4217, -87.2742

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Free Union Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Free Union Cemetery is located in McLean County<2>.

The county seat for McLean County is located in Calhoun. Calhoun lies just to the north of the Free Union Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Free Union Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the Free Union Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Moore Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Moore Cemetery is located in McLean County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Cemetery
  • Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in McLean County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the northwest of Sacramento.
    • The Poplar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cypress Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Poplar Grove Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #548591 <5>
  • Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Salem Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
  • Shavers Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem Cemetery
  • New Bethleham Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The New Bethleham Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bethleham Cemetery
  • Scott Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Scott Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott Cemetery
  • Gish Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Gish Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gish Cemetery
  • Cardwell Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • The Cardwell Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell Cemetery
  • New Hope Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hope Cemetery
  • Hicklen Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • The Hicklen Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicklen Cemetery
  • Summers Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Calhoun Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • The Calhoun Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun Cemetery
    • West Lawn Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • The West Lawn Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Lawn Cemetery
    • East Lawn Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • The East Lawn Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Lawn Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Cemetery
    • Samuels Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • The Samuels Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samuels Cemetery
    • Mercer Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • The Mercer Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercer Cemetery
    • Coleman Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • The Coleman Cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman Cemetery
    • Aunt Nellie Davis Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Reid Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • The Reid Cemetery is located in Ohio County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid Cemetery

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 Free Union Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Free Union Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Sacramento
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Lynn City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Lynn City is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn City
  • Bremen
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Island
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Rumsey
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Rumsey is located in McLean County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rumsey
  • Earles
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Earles is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earles
  • Jewel City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jewel City is located in Hopkins County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewel City
  • Calhoun
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Calhoun is located in McLean County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 723 people
    • Former names for Calhoun:
    • Calhoon
    • Fort Vienna
    • Vienna Station
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <6>
  • Vandetta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Vandetta is located in Hopkins County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vandetta
  • South Carrollton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • South Carrollton is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Carrollton
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 181 people
  • Livermore
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Buel
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Buel is located in McLean County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buel
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Graham
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Graham is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
    • Central City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Central City is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,692 people
      • Former names for Central City:
      • Moreheads Horse Mill
      • Stroud City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Central City <6>
    • Hanson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Lemon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Lemon is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon
    • Glenville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Glenville is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
    • Onton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Onton is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onton
    • Madisonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Nebo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Nebo is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
    • Ceralvo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Ceralvo is located in Ohio County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceralvo
    • Slaughters
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Slaughters is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slaughters
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Depoy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Depoy is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depoy
    • Luzerne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Luzerne is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luzerne
    • Powderly
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)

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 Free Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McLean County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Free Union Cemetery: