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A visit to the Nelson 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 Nelson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.7262°   (39° 43' 34")

Lon:   -91.4260°   (-91° 25' 33")

The Nelson Cemetery is located in Marion County<2>.

The county seat for Marion County is located in Palmyra. Palmyra lies just to the northwest of the Nelson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Nelson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Bush Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bush Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bush Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Rush Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rush Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rush Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Whaley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whaley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whaley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whaley Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • McWilliams Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McWilliams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McWilliams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McWilliams Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Bear Creek Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bear Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bear Creek Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Baskett Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baskett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baskett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baskett Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Kaiser Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kaiser Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kaiser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kaiser Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Thrasher Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrasher Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrasher Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thrasher Chapel Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Barkley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barkley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barkley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barkley Cemetery is located in Marion County
  • Grand View Burial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grand View Burial Park
    • The Grand View Burial Park is located in Ralls County
    • The Grand View Burial Park has also been known as:
    • Grandview Burial Park
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Pennewell Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pennewell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pennewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pennewell Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Dimmitt Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dimmitt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dimmitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dimmitt Cemetery is located in Ralls County
    • Hope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Ralls County
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Marion County
      • The Riverside Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Riverview Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #31145 <5>
    • Gottman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gottman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gottman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gottman Cemetery is located in Marion County
    • Brinkmeier Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brinkmeier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brinkmeier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brinkmeier Cemetery is located in Ralls County
    • Mt. Olivet Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olivet Memorial Park is located in Marion County
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Marion County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Nelson Cemetery.

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

  • Hannibal
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Oakwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood
    • Oakwood is located in Marion County
  • Helton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Helton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helton
    • Helton is located in Marion County
  • Shepherd
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shepherd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd
    • Shepherd is located in Pike County (IL)
  • Cave City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave City
    • Cave City is located in Marion County
  • Dodge City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge City
    • Dodge City is located in Marion County
  • Rensselaer
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rensselaer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rensselaer
    • Rensselaer is located in Ralls County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 229 people
  • Fall Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fall Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall Creek
    • Fall Creek is located in Adams County (IL)
  • Palmyra
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Spencer
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
    • Spencer is located in Pike County (IL)
  • Marblehead
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marblehead
    • Marblehead is located in Adams County (IL)
  • New London
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Saverton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saverton
      • Saverton is located in Ralls County
    • Hull
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hull have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hull
      • Hull is located in Pike County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 421 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hull <6>
    • Payson
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payson
      • Payson is located in Adams County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 980 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Payson <6>
    • Plainville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainville
      • Plainville is located in Adams County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 253 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plainville <6>
    • Kinderhook
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Quincy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quincy
      • Quincy is located in Adams County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,589 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quincy <6>

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 Nelson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marion County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your 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 websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Nelson 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 Nelson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #723164  (Nelson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #723164 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: Hannibal West
    • County: Marion         Elev: 225
    • Location given for GNIS #723164 (Nelson Cemetery)

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.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 Missouri's counties, including Marion, 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 things 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 Nelson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7262, Longitude: -91.4260       In this case, the coordinates for the Nelson 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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