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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 Burrows (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 Burrows. 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 southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Burrows is located in Mercer 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 Mercer County: Decatur (IA), Wayne (IA), Grundy, Harrison, Putnam & Sullivan.

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

  • Mercer County     (The home county of Burrows)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Mercer
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • South Lineville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Lineville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Lineville
      • South Lineville is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27 people
    • Princeton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Ravanna
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Modena
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
  • Daviess County
    • Bancroft
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bancroft. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
      • Bancroft is located in Daviess County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bancroft
      • From Burrows to Bancroft
  • Gentry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Lone Star
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lone Star. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
      • Lone Star is located in Gentry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lone Star
      • From Burrows to Lone Star
    • Siloam Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
  • Grundy County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Spickard
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spickard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spickard
      • Spickard is located in Grundy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spickard <1>
    • Brimson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brimson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brimson
      • Brimson is located in Grundy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 59 people
    • Tindall
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tindall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tindall
      • Tindall is located in Grundy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 74 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tindall
      • From Burrows to Tindall
    • Trenton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
      • Trenton is located in Grundy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,620 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trenton <1>
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Akron
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Akron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
      • Akron is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Akron
      • From Burrows to Akron
    • Cainsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Blythedale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blythedale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blythedale
      • Blythedale is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Eagleville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Mount Moriah
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Moriah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Moriah
      • Mount Moriah is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 80 people
    • Ridgeway
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeway
      • Ridgeway is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 432 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridgeway <1>
    • Gardner
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gardner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner
      • Gardner is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Gardner
      • From Burrows to Gardner
    • Hatfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatfield
      • Hatfield is located in Harrison County
    • Bethany
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethany have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
      • Bethany is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,049 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethany <1>
    • Martinsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsville
      • Martinsville is located in Harrison County
    • Gilman City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilman City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilman City
      • Gilman City is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilman City <1>
    • New Hampton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Lucerne
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucerne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucerne
      • Lucerne is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 80 people
    • Powersville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powersville
      • Powersville is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • Saint John
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint John. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint John
      • Saint John is located in Putnam County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Saint John
      • From Burrows to Saint John
  • Sullivan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Newtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Harris
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Osgood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osgood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osgood
      • Osgood is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 42 people
  • Worth County
  • Clarke County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Weldon
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Green Bay ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Lacelle
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lacelle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacelle
      • Lacelle is located in Clarke County (IA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lacelle
      • From Burrows to Lacelle
  • Decatur County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Pleasanton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasanton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasanton
      • Pleasanton is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
    • Davis City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Morgan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morgan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Morgan
      • From Burrows to Morgan
    • Lamoni
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamoni have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamoni
      • Lamoni is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,196 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamoni <1>
    • Woodland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Leon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Decatur City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur City
      • Decatur City is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 181 people
    • Garden Grove
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Grove
      • Garden Grove is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 200 people
    • Grand River
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand River
      • Grand River is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
    • Van Wert
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Le Roy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Le Roy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Le Roy
      • Le Roy is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Le Roy
      • From Burrows to Le Roy
  • Ringgold County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Kellerton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellerton
      • Kellerton is located in Ringgold County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 292 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kellerton <1>
    • Beaconsfield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaconsfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaconsfield
      • Beaconsfield is located in Ringgold County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Mount Ayr
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Ellston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellston
      • Ellston is located in Ringgold County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38 people
  • Wayne County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burrows, with the one closest to Burrows listed first.
    • Lineville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lineville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lineville
      • Lineville is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
    • Clio
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Allerton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allerton
      • Allerton is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 507 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allerton <1>
    • Humeston
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Corydon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon
      • Corydon is located in Wayne County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,593 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corydon <1>

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

Cemeteries Near Burrows ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Burrows.

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 Burrows covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Fogleman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fogleman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fogleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hughes Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Eastin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • South Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Miller Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Akron Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Catholic Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cowles Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cowles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cowles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Downey Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Downey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Downey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Fairview Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Middle Point Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Middle Point Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Middle Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Gammill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gammill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gammill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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 in 1895, Burrows had railroad service and no post office.

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

  • Saline
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline
    • Saline is located in Mercer County
  • Akron
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Akron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
    • Akron is located in Harrison County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Akron
    • From Burrows to Akron
  • Adel
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adel
    • Adel is located in Mercer County
  • Pleasanton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasanton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasanton
    • Pleasanton is located in Decatur County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
  • Cainsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Wataga
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wataga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wataga
    • Wataga is located in Mercer County
  • Davis City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Andover
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
    • Andover is located in Harrison County
  • Blythedale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blythedale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blythedale
    • Blythedale is located in Harrison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
  • Alvord ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvord have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvord
    • Alvord is located in Mercer County
  • Morgan
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morgan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
    • Morgan is located in Decatur County (IA)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Morgan
    • From Burrows to Morgan
  • Blockly
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blockly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blockly
    • Blockly is located in Decatur County (IA)
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    • Goshen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Mercer County
    • Mercer
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Lamoni
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamoni have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamoni
      • Lamoni is located in Decatur County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,196 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamoni <1>

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

Newspapers Published in Burrows ...

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 31 newspapers that have been published in the area around Burrows.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Burrows, there are papers which were published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Burrows.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Burrows:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>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.
<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 Burrows, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Burrows) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Burrows. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5160, Longitude: -93.7557       In this case, the coordinates for Burrows have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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