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A visit to the Onton Cemetery ...


The location of the Onton 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 Onton Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.5531°   (37° 33' 11")

Lon:   -87.4425°   (-87° 26' 32")

The Onton Cemetery is located in Webster County<2>.

The county seat for Webster County is located in Dixon. Dixon lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west of the Onton 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 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 Onton Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Pages specific to Webster 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 Onton 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Onton Cemetery.

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

    • Onton
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onton
      • Onton is located in Webster County
    • Lemon
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon
      • Lemon is located in McLean County
    • Slaughters
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slaughters
      • Slaughters is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Jewel City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewel City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewel City
      • Jewel City is located in Hopkins County
    • Beech Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Grove
      • Beech Grove is located in McLean County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Grove <4>
    • Sebree
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebree
      • Sebree is located in Webster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sebree <4>
    • Vandetta
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vandetta
      • Vandetta is located in Hopkins County
    • Elba
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in McLean County
    • Hanson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanson
      • Hanson is located in Hopkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 709 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanson <4>
    • Robards
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robards have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robards
      • Robards is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 497 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Robards <4>
    • Rumsey
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rumsey
      • Rumsey is located in McLean County
    • Calhoun
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
      • Calhoun is located in McLean County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 723 people
      • Former names for Calhoun:
      • Calhoon
      • Fort Vienna
      • Vienna Station
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <4>
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Vanderburg
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanderburg
        • Vanderburg is located in Webster County
      • Saint Joseph
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
        • Saint Joseph is located in Daviess County
      • Poole
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Dixon
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
        • Dixon is located in Webster County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 877 people
      • Sacramento
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sacramento have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sacramento
        • Sacramento is located in McLean County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sacramento <4>
      • Glenville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
        • Glenville is located in McLean County
      • West Louisville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Louisville
        • West Louisville is located in Daviess County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Louisville <4>
      • Curdsville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curdsville
        • Curdsville is located in Daviess County
      • Manitou
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manitou have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manitou
        • Manitou is located in Hopkins County
      • Madisonville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
        • Madisonville is located in Hopkins County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,656 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <4>
      • Buel
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buel
        • Buel is located in McLean County
      • Moseleyville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moseleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moseleyville
        • Moseleyville is located in Daviess County
      • Dixie
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
        • Dixie is located in Henderson 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 Onton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Webster County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Onton Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Samuels Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Samuels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Samuels Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Samuels Cemetery
    • Springdale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Springdale Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springdale Cemetery
    • Ashley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ashley Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashley Cemetery
    • Slaughters Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Mackey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mackey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mackey Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mackey Cemetery
    • Corey Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Corey Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corey Cemetery
    • Boston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boston Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston Cemetery
    • Akins Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Akins Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akins Cemetery
    • Brooks Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brooks Cemetery is located in Webster County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
    • Cobb Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cobb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cobb Cemetery is located in McLean County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cobb Cemetery
    • Tapp Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tapp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tapp Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tapp Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Brown Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Bailey Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
      • Crabtree Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crabtree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crabtree Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crabtree Cemetery
      • Eakins Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eakins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Eakins Cemetery is located in Henderson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eakins Cemetery
      • Hunter Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hunter Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunter Cemetery
      • Hobgood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hobgood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hobgood Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hobgood Cemetery
      • Groves Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Groves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Groves Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Groves Cemetery
      • Vaughn Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vaughn Cemetery is located in Webster County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughn Cemetery
      • Gardwell Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gardwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gardwell Cemetery is located in Hopkins County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardwell 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 Onton Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #499943  (Onton Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #499943 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: Beech Grove
      • County: Webster         Elev: 134
      • Location given for GNIS #499943 (Onton Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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 Kentucky's counties, including Webster, 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 Onton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5531, Longitude: -87.4425       In this case, the coordinates for the Onton 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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