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A visit to the Towles Cemetery ...


The location of the Towles Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Towles Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Towles Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Towles Cemetery

Lat:   40.3492°   (40° 20' 57")

Lon:   -92.5438°   (-92° 32' 37")

The Towles Cemetery is located in Schuyler County<2>.

The county seat for Schuyler County is located in Lancaster. Lancaster lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north of the Towles Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

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

  • Pages specific to Missouri:
  • Pages specific to Schuyler County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Towles Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Towles Cemetery.

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

    • Greentop
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Queen City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen City
      • Queen City is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
    • Clifton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Schuyler County
    • Julesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Julesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Julesburg
      • Julesburg is located in Schuyler County
    • Worthington
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
    • Kirksville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Novinger
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Novinger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Novinger
      • Novinger is located in Adair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 431 people
    • Lancaster
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Danforth ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danforth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danforth
      • Danforth is located in Adair County
    • Livonia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
    • Glenwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
    • Downing
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downing
      • Downing is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Unity
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity
        • Unity is located in Scotland County
      • Millard
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millard
        • Millard is located in Adair County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
      • Brashear
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brashear have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brashear
        • Brashear is located in Adair County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
      • Coatsville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coatsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coatsville
        • Coatsville is located in Schuyler County
      • Kenwood
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenwood
        • Kenwood is located in Knox County
      • Greensburg
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
        • Greensburg is located in Knox County
      • Greencastle
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Gibbs
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Hurdland
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurdland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurdland
        • Hurdland is located in Knox County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people

    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 Towles Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Schuyler County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Towles Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Fugate Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fugate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fugate Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fugate Cemetery
    • Myers Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Queen City Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Tarr Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tarr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tarr Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tarr Cemetery
    • Gillespie Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gillespie Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gillespie Cemetery
    • Cooper Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cooper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cooper Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cooper Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Adair County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Mulberry Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Richardson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Richardson Cemetery is located in Adair County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Bridge Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridge Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bridge Creek Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridge Creek Cemetery
    • Brushy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brushy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brushy Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brushy Cemetery
    • Germania Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Germania Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Germania Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Germania Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Worthington Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Worthington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Worthington Cemetery is located in Putnam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Worthington Cemetery
      • Bear Creek Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • 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 Adair County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Creek Cemetery
      • Waddill Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waddill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Waddill Cemetery is located in Adair County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waddill Cemetery
      • Crowder Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crowder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crowder Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crowder Cemetery
      • Thomas Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
      • Barnes Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • 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 Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Jimtown Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jimtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jimtown Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jimtown Cemetery
      • Eason Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eason Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Eason Cemetery is located in Schuyler County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eason Cemetery
      • Pleasant Home Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Home Cemetery is located in Putnam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Home Cemetery
      • Cain Ford Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Ford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cain Ford Cemetery is located in Putnam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Ford Cemetery
      • Hatfield Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hatfield Cemetery is located in Putnam County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatfield Cemetery
      • Green Grove Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Nineveh Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nineveh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nineveh Cemetery is located in Adair County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nineveh Cemetery

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

    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 Towles Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #727728  (Towles Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #727728 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: Greentop
      • County: Schuyler         Elev: 276
      • Location given for GNIS #727728 (Towles 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 Schuyler, 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' 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 Towles Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3492, Longitude: -92.5438       In this case, the coordinates for the Towles Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.




 

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