Old Kickapoo Burying Ground
Also known as Old Indian burial ground
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA – *No GPS coordinates
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Add PhotosDescribed as being four miles west of Danville (seems to now be included as part of Danville), and it is several acres, with a view of the streams. Located near the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion river.
It was believed to be the burial place of Chief Kesis.
Mentioned on page 244 of the book titled, "History of Vermilion County Illinois: A Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement and Progress for Nearly a Century", Vol. 1, by Lottie E. Jones, published in 1911.
Also mentioned on page 21 of the book titled, "Stories of historical days in Vermilion County, Illinois", by L. A. Tuggle, published by 1940.
Described as being four miles west of Danville (seems to now be included as part of Danville), and it is several acres, with a view of the streams. Located near the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion river.
It was believed to be the burial place of Chief Kesis.
Mentioned on page 244 of the book titled, "History of Vermilion County Illinois: A Tale of Its Evolution, Settlement and Progress for Nearly a Century", Vol. 1, by Lottie E. Jones, published in 1911.
Also mentioned on page 21 of the book titled, "Stories of historical days in Vermilion County, Illinois", by L. A. Tuggle, published by 1940.
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Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Total memorials20k+
- Percent photographed56%
- Percent with GPS7%
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Total memorials10k+
- Percent photographed52%
- Percent with GPS4%
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Total memorials10k+
- Percent photographed97%
- Percent with GPS52%
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Total memorials5k+
- Percent photographed44%
- Percent with GPS10%
- Added: 7 Feb 2024
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2795926
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