Where can I look online to find out if there was an old church and graveyard on

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Where can I look online to find out if there was an old church and graveyard on my land?

We live in a very old 80 acre farm. It has been in my husbands family for over 100 years. Up by the road there is a foundation to what local people on our road (all of whom are passed away now) say was a little church. I guess the house we live in once was and old school house. (So they say) There is no record of this house it was here when the land was first purchased and it was abandoned. Anyways this very old woman came to the door and wanted to know what happened to the church because her Grandparents were burried in the graveyard to it. We didn't know anything about it. How can I find out? Kind of weird. I just don't want to go plant a tree with my kids or something and dig in the wrong spot. Right? How could a graveyard just be forgotton about? Maybe the woman is mistaken.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Your county may have old historical 'plat maps' that would identify the church and cemetery. Or your local historical society may have them. Historical societies often have listings for abandoned cemeteries, too. They usually are interested in mapping these. Maybe if you contacted your local historical society they will have someone who would come out and search for evidence of a cemetery.

Boy Scout troops may take on the job of up-righting tombstones and maintaining the graveyard if you do find one.
Usually cemeteries are on high ground, if not actually in the churchyard... if you want to search yourself.