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A visit to the McKain 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 McKain Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.1678°   (42° 10' 4")

Lon:   -85.4333°   (-85° 25' 59")

The McKain Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County<2>.

The county seat for Kalamazoo County is located in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the McKain Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the McKain Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Wolcott Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolcott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolcott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wolcott Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Gilson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gilson Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Cook Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cook Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Jenkinson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkinson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jenkinson Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • South Fulton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Fulton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Fulton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The South Fulton Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Northside Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Northside Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Spencer Mills Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spencer Mills Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spencer Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spencer Mills Cemetery is located in Kent County
  • Ford Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ford Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ford Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Wheaton Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheaton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheaton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wheaton Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Schoolcraft Twp. Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Hassic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hassic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hassic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hassic Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Adams Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adams Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
      • 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 Kalamazoo County
    • Portage South Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Portage South Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Portage South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Portage South Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Gourdneck Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gourdneck Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gourdneck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gourdneck Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Clement Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clement Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clement Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clement Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Dutton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dutton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dutton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dutton Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Beard Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beard Cemetery is located in Saint Joseph County
    • North Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Cemetery is located in Kalamazoo County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the McKain Cemetery.

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

  • Scotts
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
    • Scotts is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotts <5>
  • Pavillion Center
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavillion Center
    • Pavillion Center is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Vicksburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Fulton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
    • Fulton is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Climax
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Climax
    • Climax is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
  • West Leroy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Leroy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Leroy
    • West Leroy is located in Calhoun County
  • Galesburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Milwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwood
    • Milwood is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Portage
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Comstock
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comstock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comstock
    • Comstock is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Leonidas
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Factoryville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Factoryville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Factoryville
    • Factoryville is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Schoolcraft
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Parkville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
      • Parkville is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Mendon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendon
      • Mendon is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendon <5>
    • Athens
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <5>
    • East Leroy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Leroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Leroy
      • East Leroy is located in Calhoun County
    • Joppa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Calhoun County
    • Sonoma
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sonoma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonoma
      • Sonoma is located in Calhoun County
    • Fort Custer
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Custer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Custer
      • Fort Custer is located in Calhoun County
      • Former name for Fort Custer:
      • Camp Custer
    • Eastwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
      • Eastwood is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Kalamazoo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Parchment
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parchment have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parchment
      • Parchment is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,825 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parchment <5>
    • Augusta
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • East Cooper
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Cooper. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Cooper
      • East Cooper is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Westwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
      • Westwood is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Oshtemo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oshtemo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oshtemo
      • Oshtemo is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oshtemo <5>

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 McKain Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kalamazoo County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 helpful 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 McKain Cemetery:

The official website for Kalamazoo County: www.kalcounty.com/

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 Kalamazoo, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the McKain Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1678, Longitude: -85.4333       In this case, the coordinates for the McKain 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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