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A visit to the Old 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 Old Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.6289°   (39° 37' 44")

Lon:   -84.6550°   (-84° 39' 18")

The Old Cemetery is located in Preble County<2>.

The county seat for Preble County is located in Eaton. Eaton lies just to the north of the Old Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Old Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lowes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lowes Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Patterson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Patterson Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Kirven - Pottenger Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirven - Pottenger Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirven - Pottenger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kirven - Pottenger Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Fairmount Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmount Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairmount Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Muttonville Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muttonville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muttonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Muttonville Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Friends Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friends Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friends Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Friends Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Patterson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Patterson Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Poyner Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poyner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poyner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Poyner Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Gard Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gard Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • John Ramsey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Ramsey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Ramsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The John Ramsey Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Preble County
  • Beechwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beechwood Cemetery
    • The Beechwood Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • The Beechwood Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Covanentor Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #39817 <5>
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Teague Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Teague Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Teague Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Teague Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Somerville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Somerville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Somerville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Somerville Cemetery is located in Butler County
    • Camp Run Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Camp Run Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Camp Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Camp Run Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Sugar Valley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugar Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugar Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sugar Valley Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Fairmound Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmound Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmound Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairmound Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Eikenberry - Wheatville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eikenberry - Wheatville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eikenberry - Wheatville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eikenberry - Wheatville Cemetery is located in Preble County
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • 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 Preble County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 32 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Old Cemetery.

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

  • Camden
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
    • Camden is located in Preble County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,974 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
  • Morning Sun
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morning Sun. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morning Sun
    • Morning Sun is located in Preble County
  • Somerville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerville
    • Somerville is located in Butler County
    • Estimated population in 2016: 283 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Somerville <6>
  • Lake Lakengren
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Lakengren
    • Lake Lakengren is located in Preble County
  • West Elkton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Gratis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gratis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gratis
    • Gratis is located in Preble County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 847 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gratis <6>
  • Corvin ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corvin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corvin
    • Corvin is located in Preble County
  • Eaton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • West College Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West College Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West College Corner
    • West College Corner is located in Union County (IN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 629 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West College Corner <6>
  • College Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Corner
    • College Corner is located in Preble County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Corner <6>
  • Oxford
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Ingomar
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ingomar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingomar
    • Ingomar is located in Preble County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Goodwins Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodwins Corner
      • Goodwins Corner is located in Union County (IN)
    • Jacksonburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonburg
      • Jacksonburg is located in Butler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
    • West Alexandria
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Alexandria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Alexandria
      • West Alexandria is located in Preble County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,323 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Alexandria <6>
    • Contreras
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Contreras. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Contreras
      • Contreras is located in Union County (IN)
    • Contreras
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Contreras. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Contreras
      • Contreras is located in Butler County
    • Seven Mile
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Mile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Mile
      • Seven Mile is located in Butler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 789 people
    • Astoria
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Astoria
      • Astoria is located in Butler County
    • Farmersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Bath
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
      • Bath is located in Franklin County (IN)
    • Miltonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miltonville
      • Miltonville is located in Butler County
    • Boston
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
      • Boston is located in Wayne County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boston <6>
    • Billingsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billingsville
      • Billingsville is located in Union County (IN)
    • Reily
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reily. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reily
      • Reily is located in Butler County
    • New Miami
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Miami have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Miami
      • New Miami is located in Butler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,395 people
    • Williamsdale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsdale
      • Williamsdale is located in Butler County
    • Overpeck
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overpeck
      • Overpeck is located in Butler County
    • Trenton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Poast Town Heights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poast Town Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poast Town Heights
      • Poast Town Heights is located in Butler County
    • Kreitzer Corner
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kreitzer Corner
      • Kreitzer Corner is located in Montgomery County
    • Liberty
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Union County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,000 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty <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 Old Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Preble County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Old 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 Old Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1044095  (Old Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1044095 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: Eaton South
    • County: Preble         Elev: 274
    • Location given for GNIS #1044095 (Old 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 Preble, 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 obstructions 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 Old Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6289, Longitude: -84.6550       In this case, the coordinates for the Old 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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