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A visit to the Keeler 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 Keeler Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Keeler 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 Keeler Cemetery

Lat:   42.1083°   (42° 6' 29")

Lon:   -86.1653°   (-86° 9' 55")

The Keeler Cemetery is located in Van Buren County<2>.

The county seat for Van Buren County is located in Paw Paw. Paw Paw lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Keeler Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Keeler Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Cullinane Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cullinane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cullinane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cullinane Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • Byers Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Byers Cemetery is located in Berrien County
  • Zion Evangelical Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Evangelical Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Evangelical Cemetery is located in Berrien County
  • Red Mill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Mill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Red Mill Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • North Wayne Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Wayne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Wayne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Wayne Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
  • Maple Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maple Hill Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
  • Pioneer Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Van Buren County
  • Fairview Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Memorial Cemetery is located in Berrien County
  • St. Pauls UCC Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls UCC Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls UCC Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Pauls UCC Cemetery is located in Berrien County
  • St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located in Berrien County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Zion EUB Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion EUB Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion EUB Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion EUB Cemetery is located in Berrien County
    • Pennyan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pennyan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pennyan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pennyan Cemetery is located in Berrien County
    • Ely Graves
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ely Graves
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ely Graves have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ely Graves is located in Berrien County
    • Watervliet Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watervliet Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watervliet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watervliet Cemetery is located in Berrien County
    • St. Joseph Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in Berrien County
    • Kniebes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Gilbert Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilbert Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilbert Cemetery is located in Cass County
    • Indian Lake Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Lake Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Indian Lake Cemetery is located in Cass County
    • California Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the California Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the California Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The California Cemetery is located in Cass County
    • Gage Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gage Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gage Cemetery is located in Cass County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Keeler Cemetery.

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

  • Hartford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Naomi
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Naomi. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naomi
    • Naomi is located in Berrien County
  • Watervliet
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Coloma
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Shanghai Corners
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanghai Corners
    • Shanghai Corners is located in Berrien County
  • Dowagiac
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Decatur
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
    • Decatur is located in Van Buren County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,716 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <6>
  • Lawrence
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Paw Paw Lake
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw Lake
    • Paw Paw Lake is located in Berrien County
  • Hartman
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hartman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartman
    • Hartman is located in Berrien County
  • Sodus
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sodus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sodus
    • Sodus is located in Berrien County
  • Eau Claire
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eau Claire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eau Claire
    • Eau Claire is located in Berrien County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 591 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eau Claire <6>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Berrien Center
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berrien Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrien Center
      • Berrien Center is located in Berrien County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berrien Center <6>
    • Twelve Corners
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Twelve Corners. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Corners
      • Twelve Corners is located in Berrien County
    • La Grange
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
      • La Grange is located in Cass County
    • Fish Corners
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Corners
      • Fish Corners is located in Van Buren County
    • Riverside
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Riverside. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Berrien County
    • Benton Heights
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton Heights
      • Benton Heights is located in Berrien County
    • Sumnerville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumnerville
      • Sumnerville is located in Cass County
    • Pokagon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pokagon
      • Pokagon is located in Cass County
    • Covert
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Lake Michigan Beach
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Michigan Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Michigan Beach
      • Lake Michigan Beach is located in Berrien County
    • Scottdale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottdale
      • Scottdale is located in Berrien County
    • Berrien Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berrien Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrien Springs
      • Berrien Springs is located in Berrien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,718 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berrien Springs <6>
    • Bangor
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangor
      • Bangor is located in Van Buren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,808 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bangor <6>
    • Mizpah Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mizpah Park
      • Mizpah Park is located in Berrien County
    • Benton Harbor
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Fair Plain
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Plain
      • Fair Plain is located in Berrien 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 Keeler Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Van Buren County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Keeler 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 Keeler Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2574951  (Keeler Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2574951 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: Sister Lakes
    • County: Van Buren         Elev: 245
    • Location given for GNIS #2574951 (Keeler Cemetery)

The official website for Van Buren County: www.vbco.org/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.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 Michigan's counties, including Van Buren, 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 Keeler Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1083, Longitude: -86.1653       In this case, the coordinates for the Keeler Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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