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A visit to the Saint Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery:

38.2910, -122.4461

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery is located in Sonoma County<2>.

The county seat for Sonoma County is located in Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the northwest of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Partrick Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Partrick Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partrick Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Partrick Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the northwest of Napa.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2433832 <5>
  • Brothers of the Christian Schools Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Brothers of the Christian Schools Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brothers of the Christian Schools Cemetery
    • The Brothers of the Christian Schools Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Brothers Cemetery
    • Christian Brothers LaSallian Cemetery
    • Mont La Salle Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1997716 <5>
  • Eldridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Eldridge Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldridge Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Eldridge Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Eldridge.
  • Napa Redwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Napa Redwood Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napa Redwood Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Napa Redwood Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the northwest of Napa.
    • The Napa Redwood Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Redwood Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8299 <5>
  • Dry Creek Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • The Dry Creek Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Creek Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Dry Creek Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northwest of Union.
    • The Dry Creek Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Broadhurst - Gridley Cemetery
    • Stephen Broadhust Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2238593 <5>
  • Thompson Family Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Veterans Home Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • The Veterans Home Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Veterans Home Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Veterans Home Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Yountville.
    • The Veterans Home Cemetery has also been known as:
    • California State Veterans Home Cemetery
    • Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery
    • Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1962430 <5>
  • Napa Valley Memorial Park
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • The Napa Valley Memorial Park is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napa Valley Memorial Park
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Napa Valley Memorial Park is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southeast of Napa.
    • The Napa Valley Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery
    • Napa Valley Memorial Gardens
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #169978 <5>
  • Napa State Hospital Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • The Napa State Hospital Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napa State Hospital Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Napa State Hospital Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Napa.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #640452 <5>
  • Tulocay Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • The Tulocay Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulocay Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Tulocay Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Napa.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8411 <5>
  • George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • The George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Yountville.
    • The George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Ancient Indian Burial Grounds
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1978829 <5>
  • B'nai Israel Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • The B'nai Israel Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for B'nai Israel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Cypress Hill Memorial Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Petaluma Calvary Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Pythian Home Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Pythian Home Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pythian Home Cemetery
    • Valley Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Valley Memorial Park is located in Marin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Memorial Park
    • Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Saint Helena.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #640461 <5>
    • Ner Tamid Jewish Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • St. Helena Public Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • The St. Helena Public Cemetery is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Helena Public Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Saint Helena.
      • The St. Helena Public Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Helena Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #196296 <5>
    • Bennett Valley Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Liberty Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Cemetery

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Sonoma
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Vineburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Boyes Hot Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • El Verano
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Temelec
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Temelec is located in Sonoma County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temelec
  • Fetters Hot Springs - Agua Caliente
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Wingo ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Wingo is located in Sonoma County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingo
  • Eldridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • McGill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • McGill is located in Sonoma County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGill
  • Merazo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Merazo is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merazo
  • Glen Ellen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Union
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Union is located in Napa County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Lakeville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Lakeville is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeville
    • Napa
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Napa is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napa
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 77,032 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Napa <6>
    • Sears Point
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Sears Point is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sears Point
    • Suscol ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Suscol is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suscol
      • Suscol has also been known as:
      • Soscol
      • Susqual
    • Yountville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Petaluma
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Kenwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Oakville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Middleton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Middleton is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleton
    • Rutherford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Penngrove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Ely ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Ely is located in Sonoma County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ely
    • Black Point - Green Point
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • American Canyon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Lombard
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Lombard is located in Napa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lombard

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Sonoma County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • El Verano
  • Kenwood
    • Kenwood lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Kenwood.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenwood
  • Napa
    • Napa lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the East (E) of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Napa.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napa
  • Petaluma
    • Petaluma lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Petaluma.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petaluma
  • Sonoma
    • Sonoma lies less than 2 miles<3> to the West (W) of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sonoma.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonoma
  • Yountville

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to California:
  • Pages specific to Sonoma County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1799666  (Saint Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1799666 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Sonoma
      • Est. Elev: 30 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Sonoma
      • Location given for Saint Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery:
      • Lat: 38.2910257     Lon: -122.4460908
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    Footnotes ...

    <1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Sonoma, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- St. Francis Solano Catholic Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
    <6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.