A visit to the Sorgho Cemetery ...

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 Sorgho Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.7556°   (37° 45' 20")

Lon:   -87.2583°   (-87° 15' 29")

The Sorgho Cemetery is located in Daviess County<2>.

The county seat for Daviess County is located in Owensboro. Owensboro lies just to the east of the Sorgho Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> of the Sorgho Cemetery.<4>

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

• Fern Hill Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fern Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fern Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Fern Hill Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Lancaster Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lancaster Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lancaster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lancaster Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• St. Peters Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• McCain Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCain Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The McCain Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery
  • The Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Daviess County
  • The Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Mapel Mount Cemetery
• Travis Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travis Cemetery
  • The Travis Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Old Macedonia Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Macedonia Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Old Macedonia Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Arnold Cemetery
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Arnold Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
• Rose Hill Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Rose Hill Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Elmwood Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Greenwood Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Daviess County
• Continue List   (13 more) ...
  • Alexander Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
    • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Alexander Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the east of Rockport (IN).
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #84155 <5>
  • Alexandria Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexandria Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexandria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alexandria Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Boyd Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boyd Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Richardson Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Baker Creek Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baker Creek Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Vanada Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanada Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanada Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vanada Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Hix Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hix Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hix Cemetery is located in Daviess County
  • Brickwall Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brickwall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brickwall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brickwall Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Nunn Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nunn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nunn Cemetery is located in Henderson County
  • Mackey Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mackey Cemetery
    • 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
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • 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
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Shiloh Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<3> to the north of Reo (IN).
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1960632 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Sorgho Cemetery.

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

• Birk City
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birk City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birk City
  • Birk City is located in Daviess County
• Curdsville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • 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
• West Louisville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • 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 <6>
• Saint Joseph
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
  • Saint Joseph is located in Daviess County
• Hebbardsville
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hebbardsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebbardsville
  • Hebbardsville is located in Henderson County
• Moseleyville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moseleyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moseleyville
  • Moseleyville is located in Daviess County
• Bluff City
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
  • Bluff City is located in Henderson County
• Owensboro
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owensboro
  • Owensboro is located in Daviess County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 60,344 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owensboro <6>
• Reed
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed
  • Reed is located in Henderson County
• Elba
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
  • Elba is located in McLean County
• Carlinburg
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carlinburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlinburg
  • Carlinburg is located in Henderson County
• Eureka
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
  • Eureka is located in Spencer County (IN)
• Continue List   (18 more) ...
  • Hatfield
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatfield
    • Hatfield is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Glenville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glenville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
    • Glenville is located in McLean County
  • Browns Valley
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Browns Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Valley
    • Browns Valley is located in Daviess County
  • Spottsville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spottsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spottsville
    • Spottsville is located in Henderson County
  • Niagara
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Niagara. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niagara
    • Niagara is located in Henderson County
  • Beech Grove
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <6>
  • Reo
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reo
    • Reo is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Lemon
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lemon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon
    • Lemon is located in McLean County
  • Utica
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Utica have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utica
    • Utica is located in Daviess County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Utica <6>
  • Masonville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Masonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonville
    • Masonville is located in Daviess County
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Pioneer Village
    • Lincoln Pioneer Village is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Baskett
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baskett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baskett
    • Baskett is located in Henderson County
  • Dayville
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayville
    • Dayville is located in Warrick County (IN)
  • Calhoun
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • 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 <6>
  • Buel
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buel
    • Buel is located in McLean County
  • Philpot
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philpot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philpot
    • Philpot is located in Daviess County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Philpot <6>
  • Rockport
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport
    • Rockport is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,136 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockport <6>
  • Richland City
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland City
    • Richland City is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Estimated population in 2015: 407 people
    • Richland City has also been known as:
    • Richland

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 Sorgho Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Daviess County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Calhoun
  • Calhoun lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the South (S) of the Sorgho Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Calhoun.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
• Owensboro
  • Owensboro lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Sorgho Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Owensboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owensboro
• Rockport
  • Rockport lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the Northeast (NE) of the Sorgho Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Rockport.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport

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 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 Sorgho Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Kentucky:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Daviess County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Perry County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Posey County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Spencer County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Vanderburgh County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Warrick County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hancock County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Henderson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Hopkins County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • McLean County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Muhlenberg County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Ohio County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Union County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Webster County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Daviess County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Kentucky
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Kentucky
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Kentucky
  • Cemeteries of Daviess
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Sorgho Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Sorgho Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #503883  (Sorgho Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #503883 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: Reed
  • County: Daviess         Elev: 126
  • Location given for GNIS #503883 (Sorgho Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Daviess County: www.daviessky.org/

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/