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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Avilla (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Avilla. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Avilla is located in Jasper County.

To see how the shape of Missouri's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jasper County: Cherokee (KS), Crawford (KS), Barton, Dade, Lawrence & Newton.

Below are the counties that are near Avilla. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Avilla:

  • Jasper County     (The home county of Avilla)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Maple Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      • Maple Grove is located in Jasper County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Maple Grove
      • From Avilla to Maple Grove
    • Forest Mills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Reeds
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds
      • Reeds is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
    • La Russell
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Sarcoxie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sarcoxie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarcoxie
      • Sarcoxie is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sarcoxie <3>
    • Motley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Carthage
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Fidelity
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Carytown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carytown
      • Carytown is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 283 people
    • Jasper
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Brooklyn Heights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Heights
      • Brooklyn Heights is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 105 people
    • Alba
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alba have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alba
      • Alba is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 537 people
    • Prosperity
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Prosperity. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prosperity
      • Prosperity is located in Jasper County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Prosperity
      • From Avilla to Prosperity
  • Barry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Monett
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Pioneer
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Purdy
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,131 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purdy <3>
    • Tom Town ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tom Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tom Town
      • Tom Town is located in Barry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tom Town
      • From Avilla to Tom Town
    • Wheaton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheaton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheaton
      • Wheaton is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 685 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wheaton <3>
  • Barton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Golden City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden City
      • Golden City is located in Barton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 710 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden City <3>
    • Kenoma
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Bushnell
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Layneville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Layneville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layneville
      • Layneville is located in Barton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Layneville
      • From Avilla to Layneville
    • Oakton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Lamar
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Newport
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Lamar Heights
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamar Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar Heights
      • Lamar Heights is located in Barton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
    • Nashville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Milford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Barton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Milford
      • From Avilla to Milford
    • Irwin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Irwin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwin
      • Irwin is located in Barton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Irwin
      • From Avilla to Irwin
  • Cedar County
    • Jerico Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerico Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerico Springs
      • Jerico Springs is located in Cedar County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
  • Dade County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Lockwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockwood
      • Lockwood is located in Dade County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 897 people
    • South Greenfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Greenfield
      • South Greenfield is located in Dade County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
    • Greenfield
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Pilgrim
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pilgrim. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrim
      • Pilgrim is located in Dade County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pilgrim
      • From Avilla to Pilgrim
    • Everton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everton
      • Everton is located in Dade County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Everton <3>
    • Arcola
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Dade County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 53 people
    • Glen Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Town
      • Glen Town is located in Dade County
    • Corry
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Corry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corry
      • Corry is located in Dade County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Corry
      • From Avilla to Corry
  • Lawrence County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Red Oak
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Stotts City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Round Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Miller
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Freistatt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freistatt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freistatt
      • Freistatt is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
    • Hoberg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoberg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoberg
      • Hoberg is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
    • Heatonville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Mount Vernon
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Pierce City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Stinson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stinson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stinson
      • Stinson is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stinson
      • From Avilla to Stinson
    • Verona
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
    • Halltown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halltown
      • Halltown is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 166 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Halltown <3>
    • Aurora
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Newton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Talmage City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talmage City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talmage City
      • Talmage City is located in Newton County
    • Wentworth
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wentworth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wentworth
      • Wentworth is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
      • Park is located in Newton County
    • Ritchey
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ritchey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritchey
      • Ritchey is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
    • Diamond
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Granby City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granby City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granby City
      • Granby City is located in Newton County
    • Granby
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Silver Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
      • Silver Creek is located in Newton County
      • Estimated population in 2012: 631 people
    • Newtonia
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtonia
      • Newtonia is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 194 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newtonia <3>
    • Leawood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leawood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leawood
      • Leawood is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
    • Saginaw
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saginaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saginaw
      • Saginaw is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 305 people
    • Dennis Acres
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dennis Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis Acres
      • Dennis Acres is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
    • Shoal Creek Estates
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoal Creek Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoal Creek Estates
      • Shoal Creek Estates is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 92 people
  • Cherokee County (KS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.
    • Badger
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Badger. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Badger
      • Badger is located in Cherokee County (KS)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Badger
      • From Avilla to Badger
    • Lawton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • East Galena
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Galena
      • East Galena is located in Cherokee County (KS)
    • Empire City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire City
      • Empire City is located in Cherokee County (KS)
    • Galena
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • South Galena
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Galena
      • South Galena is located in Cherokee County (KS)
  • Crawford County (KS)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Avilla, see our County-by-County Page for Avilla.

Cemeteries Near Avilla ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Avilla.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Avilla covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.

  • Avilla Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Avilla Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Avilla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Hope Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Arthur Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arthur Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arthur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stemons Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stemons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stemons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Summerset Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summerset Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summerset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Harvey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harvey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Reeds Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reeds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reeds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Plew Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • McCune Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Fasken Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fasken Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fasken Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (267 more) ...
    • Jasper Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jasper Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jasper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Cave Spring Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cave Spring Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cave Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Langston Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Avilla had a population of 180 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Avilla had a population of 131 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Avilla, with the one closest to Avilla listed first.

  • Maple Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
    • Maple Grove is located in Jasper County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Maple Grove
    • From Avilla to Maple Grove
  • Reeds
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds
    • Reeds is located in Jasper County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
  • Bowers Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowers Mill
    • Bowers Mill is located in Lawrence County
  • Red Oak
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Knights
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knights
    • Knights is located in Jasper County
  • Sarcoxie
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sarcoxie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarcoxie
    • Sarcoxie is located in Jasper County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,549 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sarcoxie <3>
  • Dudenville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dudenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudenville
    • Dudenville is located in Jasper County
  • Parshley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parshley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parshley
    • Parshley is located in Jasper County
  • Carthage
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Fidelity
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Talmage City
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talmage City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talmage City
    • Talmage City is located in Newton County
  • Malty
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malty
    • Malty is located in Barton County
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    • Clarkson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkson
      • Clarkson is located in Lawrence County
    • Phelps
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phelps have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
      • Phelps is located in Lawrence County
    • Meinert
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meinert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meinert
      • Meinert is located in Dade County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Avilla. See our List of 1890's Communities around Avilla.

Newspapers Published in Avilla ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 147 newspapers that have been published in the area around Avilla.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Avilla, there are papers which were published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Avilla.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Avilla:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Avilla. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Avilla, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Avilla) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Avilla. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1955, Longitude: -94.1298    









 

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