A visit to the Poetkner 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 Poetkner Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.8495°   (38° 50' 58")

Lon:   -82.6029°   (-82° 36' 10")

The Poetkner Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Jackson. Jackson lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north of the Poetkner Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Poetkner Cemetery.<4>

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

• Monroe Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monroe Cemetery
  • The Monroe Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Monroe Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northeast of Oak Hill.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1982688 <5>
• Slab Hollow Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slab Hollow Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slab Hollow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Slab Hollow Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Washington Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Washington Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
• West Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The West Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Sheppard Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheppard Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheppard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Sheppard Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Union Baptist Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Baptist Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Union Baptist Cemetery is located in Lawrence County
• Mackley Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mackley Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mackley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Mackley Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Horeb Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horeb Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horeb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Horeb Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Shaffer Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaffer Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaffer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Shaffer Cemetery is located in Gallia County
• Union Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Union Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Congregational Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congregational Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congregational Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Congregational Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Price Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Price Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Continue List   (20 more) ...
  • Comer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Comer Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Brady Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brady Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brady Cemetery is located in Scioto County
  • Wood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wood Cemetery is located in Gallia County
  • Peniel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peniel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Peniel Cemetery is located in Gallia County
  • Gallia Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gallia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gallia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gallia Cemetery is located in Gallia County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Calvary Methodist Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1971867 <5>
  • McNeal Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McNeal Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McNeal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McNeal Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Jenkins Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jenkins Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Horton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Horton Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Canter Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Canter Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Stephenson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephenson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stephenson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Stidham Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stidham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stidham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stidham Cemetery is located in Scioto County
  • Bloom Furnace Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bloom Furnace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bloom Furnace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bloom Furnace Cemetery is located in Scioto County
  • Brant Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brant Cemetery is located in Scioto County
  • Gallia Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gallia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gallia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gallia Cemetery is located in Gallia County
  • Sardis Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sardis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sardis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sardis Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • McCulgan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCulgan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCulgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McCulgan Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • McKitterick Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKitterick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKitterick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McKitterick Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Arthur Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arthur Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arthur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Arthur Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Poetkner Cemetery.

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

• Blackfork Junction
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackfork Junction
  • Blackfork Junction is located in Jackson County
• Monroe
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monroe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe
  • Monroe is located in Jackson County
• Oak Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
  • Oak Hill is located in Jackson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,531 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Hill <7>
• Hales Creek
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hales Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Creek
  • Hales Creek is located in Scioto County
• Banner ‑ Historic
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner
  • Banner is located in Jackson County
• South Webster
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Webster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Webster
  • South Webster is located in Scioto County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 796 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Webster <7>
• Rempel
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rempel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rempel
  • Rempel is located in Jackson County
• Scioto Furnace
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scioto Furnace
  • Scioto Furnace is located in Scioto County
• Vernon
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
  • Vernon is located in Lawrence County
• Centerville
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
  • Centerville is located in Gallia County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
• Sherritts
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherritts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherritts
  • Sherritts is located in Lawrence County
• Harrison Mills
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison Mills
  • Harrison Mills is located in Scioto County
• Continue List   (17 more) ...
  • Johns Creek ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johns Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johns Creek
    • Johns Creek is located in Lawrence County
  • Waterloo
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
    • Waterloo is located in Lawrence County
  • Patriot
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patriot
    • Patriot is located in Gallia County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Patriot <7>
  • Rio Grande
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Grande
    • Rio Grande is located in Gallia County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 777 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rio Grande <7>
  • Edna ‑ Historic
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna
    • Edna is located in Gallia County
  • Pattonsville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pattonsville
    • Pattonsville is located in Jackson County
  • Jackson
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
    • Jackson is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,240 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jackson <7>
  • Slocum
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slocum
    • Slocum is located in Scioto County
    • Slocum has also been known as:
    • Slocums Station
    • Wait
    • Watt
  • Purdy Corners
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy Corners
    • Purdy Corners is located in Scioto County
  • Sciotodale
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sciotodale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sciotodale
    • Sciotodale is located in Scioto County
  • Wheelersburg
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelersburg
    • Wheelersburg is located in Scioto County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wheelersburg <7>
  • Powellsville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Powellsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellsville
    • Powellsville is located in Scioto County
  • Pedro
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pedro
    • Pedro is located in Lawrence County
  • Wigner ‑ Historic
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wigner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wigner
    • Wigner is located in Gallia County
  • Rodney
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
    • Rodney is located in Gallia County
  • Petrea
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Petrea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrea
    • Petrea is located in Jackson County
  • Glade
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade
    • Glade is located in Jackson 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 Poetkner Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Jackson
  • Jackson lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the North (N) of the Poetkner Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Jackson.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
• Rio Grande
  • Rio Grande lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Poetkner Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Rio Grande.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Grande
• Wheelersburg
  • Wheelersburg lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Poetkner Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Wheelersburg.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelersburg

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 helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

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

• Pages specific to Ohio:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Jackson County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Boyd County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Greenup County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Gallia County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lawrence County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Meigs County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Pike County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Ross County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Scioto County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Vinton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Washington County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cabell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Mason County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Ohio
  • Cemeteries of Jackson County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Ohio
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Ohio
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Ohio
  • Cemeteries of Jackson
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Poetkner Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Poetkner Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1076665  (Poetkner Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1076665 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: Gallia
  • County: Jackson         Elev: 240
  • Location given for GNIS #1076665 (Poetkner Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/