Hall Cemetery
Possibly AKA Stanton Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 33
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, north and west on Highway 59 5.5 miles to CR 70. North 0.5 miles on CR 70 to CR 71. West 0.5 miles on CR 71. Jackson cemetery is on the north side of the road. On the south side is a cattle pasture with blue gates across the entrance. Cemetery is about quarter mile walk to the south, at the west edge of a grove of trees.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hailey Cemetery
AKA Latter Day Saints Cemetery
Monroe Township, Section 5 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Avenue City northeasterly on US 169 0.8 mile.

Notes: All of the Hailey stones face west, and the Eppard stones face east.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Hagler Burial Ground
Possibly AKA Wright Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 12 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, 3.5 miles east on State Hwy. E . North on D 10.1 miles to Highway 48, west on 48 1.4 miles to Rea at Post Office on Highway 48. Go South by the west side of PO about 0.1 mile to Wileman St. West on Wileman about 3.2 miles to County Road 175. Go south on CR 175 about 2.3 miles to CR 177. West on CR 177 0.6 mile to CR 179. South on CR 179 for 0.8 mile to gate into pasture on north side of road. Cemetery is at the northwest corner of the pasture by the big tree inside the 4-wire fence.

Notes: Stones are under the fence line for protection from cattle and can be retrieved without going under the fence.

This burial ground was named by PACT, as no information could be found about it, even its exact location (the stones had been moved). A local resident thought it might have been called Wright.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Greenwick Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Section 31 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Amazonia, take Highway K south to, then east at intersection with T, make a left turn (east) on Broadway 1.3 miles to the cemetery, which is up a slope on the left.

Notes: This cemetery was cleared and cleaned in 2001 by Roger Bullock as an Eagle Scout project.

Credits: This cemetery was researched and photographed by Marlyn and Monica Eshelman 2005 and Nadine Taylor and Betty Halvorsen 2005-2008. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman). In 2021, Kurt Jordan had a new sign erected on the site to replace the old, worn one.

Kurt Jordan and Monica Schirmer Eshelman are working on the history of this cemetery and its restoration. You can follow their progress at the Greenwick Cemetery website.

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Green Valley Cemetery
AKA Wilson Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 20 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, south on State Route DD to County Road 375, west .75 mile to CR 379, south 1 mile to CR 384 (which is County Line Road), then 0.1 mile east. Located in the yard of a private home. Permission recommended.

Credits: These pictures were taken by John Bennett and Betty Halvorsen, 2005, and Christopher Cox. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Green Grave
Jefferson Township, Section 20
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: Directions: South from Savannah city limits on 71 Highway approximately 6 miles to Highway 59. 2.1 miles on Highway 59 to K Highway. North on K 0.7 miles to County Line Road. West on County Line Road 0.5 mile to Old Amazonia Road (CR 386). North on CR 386 0.3 mile. Tombstone is visible from road, on the east. In 2006, there was some new construction and development in this area.

Notes: Samuel Ball Green was a second cousin to President George Washington.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Green Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 19 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: This cemetery is located at the intersection of I-229 and Highway K. It is on the west side of Highway K. It is at the southwest edge of Andrew County and about 2 miles northwest of the St. Joseph city limits.

Credits: These pictures were documented and photographed by Sharlene Miller, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor, 2007. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Gravel Wall Cemetery
Clay Township, Section 26
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Fillmore, north on State Route H and A intersection, 2 miles to County Road 44, east 2.5 miles on CR 44 to CR 54 0.8 mile to CR 53, west on CR 53, 0.5 mile.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Gillispie Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 35
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From east Savannah city limits, northwesterly on US Business 71 and State Hwy. 59, 3/8 miles to County Road 61, then 1 mile north. The cemetery is in a pasture about 100 yards from the road, and is accessible by walking and permission from the landowner.

Notes: This cemetery was cleaned as part of the Eagle Scout project of Nathan Stone, 2005.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Nathan Stone’s Project, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Fuller Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Section 24
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah City Limits west on US 71/59, go 4 miles to State Highway CC, then south on CC about 3.5 miles to Count Road 416 (just before crossing over large bridge). East on CR 416 About 0.3 miles. Cemetery is on south side of road and can easily be seen from road.

Notes: In 2008, Tyson J. Keller and members of the Carneal family removed the wild grapevine as a Boy Scout program for Tyson, and he is keeping the cemetery mowed.

Credits: This cemetery was photographed and researched by Betty Halvorsen & Nadine Taylor, 2005 and 2008. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Foultz Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 26
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Fillmore, east 1.5 mile on State Route A to County Road 58, south 1 mile on CR 58. The cemetery sits in a grove of trees between farmed fields, so permission from landowner should be gained, and access is limited to certain times of year.

Notes: Boy Scouts and volunteers from the project of Dakota Roach cleared and cleaned this cemetery in first winter 2006. It was cleared and cleaned again in late 2006 by Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor. This graveyard is not fenced and cattle graze there, so it is likely that it will soon again return to a natural state. These pictures are therefore priceless.

Credits: This cemetery was documented and photographed by Gregg Clizer, 2005; Betty Halvorsen & Nadine Taylor, 2005-06, and for the Eagle Scout project of Dakota Roach, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Flag Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
Empire Township, Section 14
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, go east on Hwy E 3.5 miles to D. North on D 3.5 miles to County Road 223. East on CR 223 for 2.1 miles to CR 221. North and east on 221 for 1.3 miles to CR 216. Follow 216 for 3/1 miles to CR 214. North on 214 for 0.1 mile.

Notes: First known as Platte River Congregation.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Flag Springs Baptist Cemetery
Flag Springs, Empire Township, Section 12 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From St. Joseph, Highway 169 east about 15 miles to State Route M, about 3 1/2 miles on M to SR AA and County Road 229. Turn on AA (blacktop road), about 2 miles to the Flag Springs Baptist church. The cemetery is behind the church.

Notes: Church formerly known as Platte River Baptist.

Credits: This cemetery was documented and photographed by Carol & Robert Ferguson 2006 and Betty Halvorsen & Nadine Taylor 2007. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Fillmore Cemetery
Fillmore
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Fillmore intersection of State Routes H and A, south 0.5 miles on Route H. Cemetery is on the west side of the road.

Credits: Photos and Documentation: Peggy Durand and Betty Halvorsen, 2006 and 2010 (Section 1); Betty Halvorsen, 2006 (Section 2); Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor, 2006 (Sections 3-9); Betty Halvorsen and Nadine Taylor, 2006 and 2010 (Sections 10-13). (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman). * Indicates African-Americans
+ Indicates obituary available.

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Fairview Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 24
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From the intersection of US 71, Highway 29 and US 169, northeast 0.5 miles on US 169 to County Road 307 (County Line Rd), 0.5 mile east to CR 306, north 0.5 mile to the cemetery, which is on the east side of CR 306.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton, and Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Fairview Christian Church Cemetery
AKA Rhoades Cemetery
Benton Township, Section 16
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, 0.4 miles east on Highway E to Highway C. North on Highway C 4.3 miles to County Road 164. West/northwest 0.9 mile on CR 164. Double gate across lane to drive up hill to cemetery. Gate was double-padlocked with no trespassing signs and top rail of gate painted purple (the universal no trespassing color). The cemetery is up a hill about 0.1 mile.

Notes: Fairview is in fairly good condition, mowed, but has many broken stones and a pile of footstones to south side of cemetery. Caution: If there are leaves on ground, walk carefully, as many graves are deeply sunken and walking is perilous. Also, many trees have been cut, but the stumps are above ground and will cause tripping.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe & Keith Stanton, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Empire Cemetery
AKA Empire Presbyterian Cemetery, Empire Prairie Cemetery
Platte Township, Section 32
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah: 3.5 miles east on State Route E to SR D, then 10.2 miles north on D to Highway 48. East on 48 for 6.1 miles to M. South for 0.8 miles on M to lane with cemetery sign on east side of road. Follow lane 0.2 miles east to cemetery.

Notes: AKA Empire Presbyterian Cemetery or Empire Prairie Cemetery

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Earls Cemetery
NodawayTownship, Section 14 South
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah US Business 71, east on State Route E 1 mile to County Road 333, south 0.5 mile on CR 333 to southeast corner of intersection with CR 334.

Notes: The entire family of Jonathan and Frances Earls is listed on one side of the main monument here. However, some members are not buried here.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Dysart Cemetery
Clay Township, Section 16
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah, 10.5 miles north on US 71 to State Hwy. Y, west on Y 6 miles to State Hwy. H, south 2 miles. Cemetery is on the east side of the road.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton and Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Davis Cemetery
Jackson Township, Section 10
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Fillmore, east about 1 mile on State Route A, north on County Road 50 0.5 miles to entrance of private farm. Cemetery is on south property line about 1 mile from CR 50. Accessible with permission from property owner only; gate is padlocked.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Mary Moffatt, 2004, and Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Daily Cemetery
Rochester Township, Section 6
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah US Business 71, east on State Route E, 3.5 miles to SR D, north on SR D 0.8 mile to County Road 185, north on CR 185 0.9 mile. Cemetery is on the east side of road, but cannot be seen from the road. There is a large white sign “Daily Cemetery” at the entrance road, which is a mowed track in the grass. Do not attempt to drive the grass track if it has been rainy as the ground will be muddy and slick and the track goes quite sharply uphill for 0.1 mile.

Notes: A large number of markers at Daily have been removed from their original locations and have been lined up, lying flat, in one area.

Credits: This cemetery was researched and photographed by Nadine Taylor and Betty Halvorsen, 2005, 2008 and 2010. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Cumberland Ridge Cemetery
AKA Dean Cemetery, Camp Ground
Jefferson Township, Section 34 North
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah limits, go south on US 71 for 2.5 miles. Turn right (west) into the first private driveway south of Cumberland Ridge Church and drive 0.2 miles. Cemetery is on the south side of the road, which is actually a dirt and grass lane. Not advisable to drive this in wet weather. Cemetery was totally overgrown, but cleaned in June of 2005 by a 4H group.

Notes: The cemetery is full of poison oak and poison ivy.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Joe and Keith Stanton, 2005, and Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

* Indicates African-Americans
+ Indicates obituary available

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Crowley Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Section 5
Andrew County, Missouri

This cemetery no longer extant.

County Farm Cemetery
AKA Shady Lawn Cemetery
Rochester Township, Section 18 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Savannah US Business 71 east on SR E 3.5 miles to State Route D, south on State Route D 1 mile to where County Road 337 joins State Route D. Cemetery is on east side of road.

Notes: Also known as Shady Lawn Cemetery. The County Farm and Infirmary housed “paupers” and mentally impaired people of all ages, as well as the elderly. There are reportedly many burials there without tombstones. The 1914 building is currently part of Shady Lawn Nursing Home. There was only one existing stone in 2005-6.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2005. (C)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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Concord Cemetery
Monroe Township, Section 11 West
Andrew County, Missouri

Directions: From Cosby, 0.5 miles west on State Route O to County Road 295, south 1 mile on CR 295 to entrance on a private on east side of the road. Drive west of mobile home about 0.3 miles through pasture following trail. Can see the well-kept cemetery on top of hill from road. Check with property owner to be certain electric fence is not strung across access road.

Notes: The land for this cemetery, which was established in 1865, was donated by William Blue and William Brown.

Credits: These pictures were taken by Betty Halvorsen, 2006. (c)THE Transcriptions (Taylor, Halvorsen, Eshelman).

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