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A visit to the Aikens Cemetery ...


The location of the Aikens 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 Aikens Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   38.8901°   (38° 53' 24")

Lon:   -83.3141°   (-83° 18' 50")

The Aikens Cemetery is located in Adams County<2>.

The county seat for Adams County is located in West Union. West Union lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Aikens Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Aikens Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Ohio:
  • Pages specific to Adams 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 Aikens 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Aikens Cemetery.

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

    • Jaybird
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jaybird
      • Jaybird is located in Adams County
    • Rarden
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rarden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rarden
      • Rarden is located in Scioto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rarden <4>
    • Youngs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngs
      • Youngs is located in Scioto County
    • Otway
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otway
      • Otway is located in Scioto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otway <4>
    • Peebles
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Blue Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Dunkinsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkinsville
      • Dunkinsville is located in Adams County
    • Lynx
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynx
      • Lynx is located in Adams County
    • Whippoorwill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whippoorwill
      • Whippoorwill is located in Adams County
    • Lombardsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lombardsville
      • Lombardsville is located in Scioto County
    • Poplar Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
      • Poplar Grove is located in Pike County
    • Arion
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arion
      • Arion is located in Scioto County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Unity
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity
        • Unity is located in Adams County
      • Louden
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louden
        • Louden is located in Adams County
      • Tranquility
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
        • Tranquility is located in Adams County
      • Harshasville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harshasville
        • Harshasville is located in Adams County
      • West Union
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Squirrel Town
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squirrel Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squirrel Town
        • Squirrel Town is located in Adams County
      • Sinking Spring
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinking Spring
        • Sinking Spring is located in Highland County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
      • May Hill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for May Hill
        • May Hill is located in Adams County
      • Youngsville
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngsville
        • Youngsville is located in Adams County
      • Elmville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
        • Elmville is located in Highland County
      • Latham
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Seaman
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Newfain
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newfain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newfain
        • Newfain is located in Pike County

    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 Aikens Cemetery. The following communities are located in Adams County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Aikens Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Peach Mtn. Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peach Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peach Mtn. Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peach Mtn. Cemetery
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Cedar Fork Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Fork Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Fork Cemetery
    • Newman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newman Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newman Cemetery
    • Jaybird Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Scrub Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Scrub Ridge Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • The Scrub Ridge Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Liberty Chapel Cemetery
      • United Brethren Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scrub Ridge Cemetery
    • Cole Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cole Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cole Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cole Cemetery
    • White Oak Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The White Oak Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Oak Cemetery
    • Wamsley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wamsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wamsley Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wamsley Cemetery
    • Beech Fork Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beech Fork Cemetery is located in Scioto County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Fork Cemetery
    • Hoffer Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Hoffer Hill Cemetery is located in Scioto County
      • The Hoffer Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Hoffer Hill Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoffer Hill Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2572901 <6>
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Adams County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Steam Furnace Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steam Furnace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Steam Furnace Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steam Furnace Cemetery
      • Brush Creek Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brush Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brush Creek Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brush Creek Cemetery
      • Early Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Early Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Early Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Early Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Mustard Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mustard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mustard Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mustard Cemetery
      • Jacksonville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jacksonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Jacksonville Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jacksonville Cemetery
      • Cassel Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cassel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cassel Cemetery is located in Adams County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cassel Cemetery
      • Kinney Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kinney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kinney Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kinney Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Smith Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
      • Otway Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Otway Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otway Cemetery
      • Old Hackworth Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Hackworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Old Hackworth Cemetery is located in Scioto County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Hackworth 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 Aikens Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1037335  (Aikens Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1037335 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: Jaybird
      • County: Adams         Elev: 360
      • Location given for GNIS #1037335 (Aikens Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.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 Ohio's counties, including Adams, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Aikens Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8901, Longitude: -83.3141       In this case, the coordinates for the Aikens 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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