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Our Genealogy Helper

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 De Soto (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 De Soto. 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.

De Soto is located in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County: Monroe (IL), Franklin, Saint Francois, Saint Louis, Sainte Genevieve & Washington.

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

  • Jefferson County     (The home county of De Soto)
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Olympian Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olympian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olympian Village
      • Olympian Village is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 752 people
    • Hematite
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hematite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hematite
      • Hematite is located in Jefferson County
    • Knorpp
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knorpp
      • Knorpp is located in Jefferson County
    • Hillsboro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
      • Hillsboro is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,355 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillsboro <2>
    • Flucom
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flucom
      • Flucom is located in Jefferson County
    • Ware
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ware
      • Ware is located in Jefferson County
    • Valles Mines
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valles Mines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valles Mines
      • Valles Mines is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valles Mines <2>
    • Mapaville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapaville
      • Mapaville is located in Jefferson County
    • Festus
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Festus
      • Festus is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,114 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Festus <2>
    • Fletcher
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fletcher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fletcher
      • Fletcher is located in Jefferson County
    • Morse Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morse Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morse Mill
      • Morse Mill is located in Jefferson County
    • Crystal City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal City
      • Crystal City is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,694 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crystal City <2>
    • Horine
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horine
      • Horine is located in Jefferson County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Hemker
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemker
      • Hemker is located in Franklin County
    • Luebbering
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luebbering have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luebbering
      • Luebbering is located in Franklin County
    • Lonedell
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lonedell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lonedell
      • Lonedell is located in Franklin County
    • Hensley
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hensley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensley
      • Hensley is located in Franklin County
    • Huff
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huff
      • Huff is located in Franklin County
    • Catawissa
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Robertsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robertsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertsville
      • Robertsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Robertsville <2>
    • Moselle
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moselle
      • Moselle is located in Franklin County
    • Pacific
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pacific have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pacific
      • Pacific is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,097 people
      • Former name for Pacific:
      • Franklin
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pacific <2>
    • Parkway
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkway
      • Parkway is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 511 people
    • Saint Clair
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Clair have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
      • Saint Clair is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,689 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Clair <2>
    • Anaconda
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anaconda
      • Anaconda is located in Franklin County
    • Caseyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caseyville
      • Caseyville is located in Franklin County
  • Saint Francois County
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Blackwell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwell
      • Blackwell is located in Saint Francois County
    • Silver Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Springs
      • Silver Springs is located in Saint Francois County
    • Settletown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settletown
      • Settletown is located in Saint Francois County
    • French Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Village
      • French Village is located in Saint Francois County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for French Village <2>
    • Bonne Terre
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonne Terre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonne Terre
      • Bonne Terre is located in Saint Francois County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,824 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonne Terre <2>
    • Desloge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Desloge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Desloge
      • Desloge is located in Saint Francois County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,900 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Desloge <2>
    • Leadwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leadwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leadwood
      • Leadwood is located in Saint Francois County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,158 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leadwood <2>
    • Elvins
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elvins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elvins
      • Elvins is located in Saint Francois County
    • Esther
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esther have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esther
      • Esther is located in Saint Francois County
    • Flat River
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat River have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat River
      • Flat River is located in Saint Francois County
    • Rivermines
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivermines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivermines
      • Rivermines is located in Saint Francois County
    • Wortham
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wortham
      • Wortham is located in Saint Francois County
    • Leadington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leadington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leadington
      • Leadington is located in Saint Francois County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 600 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leadington <2>
  • Saint Louis County
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Allenton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allenton
      • Allenton is located in Saint Louis County
    • Eureka
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
      • Eureka is located in Saint Louis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,323 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eureka <2>
    • Crescent
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent
      • Crescent is located in Saint Louis County
    • Oakville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Saint Louis County
    • Fenton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fenton
      • Fenton is located in Saint Louis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,027 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fenton <2>
    • Ranken
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranken have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranken
      • Ranken is located in Saint Louis County
    • Concord
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Saint Louis County
    • Glencoe
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glencoe
      • Glencoe is located in Saint Louis County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glencoe <2>
    • Peerless Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peerless Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peerless Park
      • Peerless Park is located in Saint Louis County
    • Sappington
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sappington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sappington
      • Sappington is located in Saint Louis County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sappington <2>
    • Sunset Hills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Saint Louis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,448 people
    • Valley Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
      • Valley Park is located in Saint Louis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,805 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Park <2>
    • Mehlville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mehlville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mehlville
      • Mehlville is located in Saint Louis County
  • Sainte Genevieve County
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Kinsey
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinsey
      • Kinsey is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Needmore
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Lawrenceton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceton
      • Lawrenceton is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Brickeys
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brickeys
      • Brickeys is located in Sainte Genevieve County
      • Former names for Brickeys:
      • Brickeys Gristmill
      • Brickeys Landing
    • Bloomsdale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomsdale
      • Bloomsdale is located in Sainte Genevieve County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 562 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomsdale <2>
    • Clement ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clement have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clement
      • Clement is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Rocky Ridge Ranch
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge Ranch
      • Rocky Ridge Ranch is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Rocky Ridge
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
      • Rocky Ridge is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Sprott
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprott
      • Sprott is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Jonca
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonca
      • Jonca is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • New Offenburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Offenburg
      • New Offenburg is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Weingarten
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weingarten
      • Weingarten is located in Sainte Genevieve County
    • Zell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zell
      • Zell is located in Sainte Genevieve County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Tiff
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiff
      • Tiff is located in Washington County
    • Cadet
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cadet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadet
      • Cadet is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cadet <2>
    • Theabeau Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Theabeau Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theabeau Town
      • Theabeau Town is located in Washington County
    • Mud Town
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mud Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Town
      • Mud Town is located in Washington County
    • Old Mines
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mines
      • Old Mines is located in Washington County
    • French Town
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Town
      • French Town is located in Washington County
    • Richwoods
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richwoods
      • Richwoods is located in Washington County
    • Mineral Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Point
      • Mineral Point is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
    • Aptus
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aptus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aptus
      • Aptus is located in Washington County
    • Summit
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit
      • Summit is located in Washington County
    • Potosi
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potosi
      • Potosi is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potosi <2>
    • Irondale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irondale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irondale
      • Irondale is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irondale <2>
    • Caledonia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Monroe County (IL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Mitchie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchie
      • Mitchie is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Monroe City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monroe City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe City
      • Monroe City is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Fults
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fults have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fults
      • Fults is located in Monroe County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fults <2>
    • Maeystown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Madonnaville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madonnaville
      • Madonnaville is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Valmeyer
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Foster Pond ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foster Pond
      • Foster Pond is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Renault
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Burksville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burksville
      • Burksville is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Burksville Station
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burksville Station
      • Burksville Station is located in Monroe County (IL)
    • Waterloo
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Monroe County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,536 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterloo <2>
    • Columbia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
      • Columbia is located in Monroe County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <2>
  • Randolph County (IL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from De Soto, with the one closest to De Soto listed first.
    • Prairie du Rocher
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie du Rocher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie du Rocher
      • Prairie du Rocher is located in Randolph County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 548 people
      • Prairie du Rocher has also been known as:
      • Prairie du Rocher village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prairie du Rocher <2>
    • Modoc
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Modoc
      • Modoc is located in Randolph County (IL)
    • Red Bud
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bud
      • Red Bud is located in Randolph County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,442 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Bud <2>
    • Ruma
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruma
      • Ruma is located in Randolph County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 300 people

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of De Soto ...

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 71 newspapers that have been published in the area around De Soto.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of De Soto. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of De Soto and those printed in the larger area surrounding De Soto.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<4> of De Soto.

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 websites either 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 De Soto:

Cemeteries Near De Soto ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of De Soto.

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

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

  • Calvary Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
  • Woodlawn Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • Joachim Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Joachim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Joachim Cemetery
  • Victoria Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Victoria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Victoria Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
  • Hope UCC Ebenezer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope UCC Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope UCC Ebenezer Cemetery
  • Sunnyside Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunnyside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunnyside Cemetery
  • Politte Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Politte Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Politte Cemetery
  • Old Blackwell Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Blackwell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Blackwell Cemetery
  • Vineyard Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vineyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vineyard Cemetery
  • Old German Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old German Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old German Cemetery
  • Hillsboro Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (330 more) ...
    • Good Shepherd Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Shepherd Cemetery
    • Oakland Mammoth Baptist Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Masonic Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masonic Cemetery

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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that De Soto had a population of 3,960 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, De Soto had a population of 6,340 people.

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

  • Victoria
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
    • Victoria is located in Jefferson County
  • Vineland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland
    • Vineland is located in Jefferson County
  • Knorpp
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knorpp
    • Knorpp is located in Jefferson County
  • Hematite
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hematite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hematite
    • Hematite is located in Jefferson County
  • Oakvale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakvale
    • Oakvale is located in Jefferson County
  • Flucom
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flucom
    • Flucom is located in Jefferson County
  • Hillsboro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
    • Hillsboro is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,355 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillsboro <2>
  • Blackwell
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwell
    • Blackwell is located in Saint Francois County
  • Valles Mines
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valles Mines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valles Mines
    • Valles Mines is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valles Mines <2>
  • Plattin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattin
    • Plattin is located in Jefferson County
  • Ware
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ware
    • Ware is located in Jefferson County
  • Frumet
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frumet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frumet
    • Frumet is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Fertile
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertile
      • Fertile is located in Washington County
    • Silver Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Springs
      • Silver Springs is located in Saint Francois County
    • Halifax
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax
      • Halifax is located in Saint Francois County

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

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

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcomo.org/

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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<4>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- De Soto) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in De Soto. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1402, Longitude: -90.5546    
<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>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 De Soto, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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