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Cemeteries in Gallatin County, IL

Gallatin County, Illinois has 38 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Shawneetown (24), Eldorado (8) and Norris City (6). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (5%) and 1 municipal cemetery (3%).

38
cemeteries
3
towns represented
0
historic
2
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Gallatin County?

We list 38 cemeteries in Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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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