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Cemeteries in Adams County, IL

Adams County, Illinois has 133 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Camp Point (47), Quincy (38) and Payson (33). Among them are 15 family cemeteries (11%), 9 church cemeteries (7%) and 3 memorial parks (2%).

133
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
9
church cemeteries
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How many cemeteries are in Adams County?

We list 133 cemeteries in Adams County, Illinois. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Adams County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Illinois vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Adams County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Illinois law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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