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A visit to the Swan Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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

We discovered that his burial had been refused 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 Swan Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Swan Cemetery

Lat:   39.8711°   (39° 52' 15")

Lon:   -103.6397°   (-103° 38' 22")

The Swan Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

The county seat for Washington County is located in Akron. Akron lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<3> to the northeast of the Swan Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 30 miles [48.3 km] of the Swan Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Swan Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Abbott Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abbott Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abbott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Abbott Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Jolly Family Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jolly Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jolly Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jolly Family Cemetery is located in Arapahoe County
  • Lindon Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lindon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lindon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lindon Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Adena Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adena Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adena Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Adena Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Elba Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elba Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elba Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elba Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Gebaurer Family Cemetery
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gebaurer Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gebaurer Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gebaurer Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Woolsey Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
  • Glen Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Glen Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Hoyt Cemetery
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoyt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoyt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hoyt Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Eben - Ezer Lutheran Care Center Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eben - Ezer Lutheran Care Center Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eben - Ezer Lutheran Care Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eben - Ezer Lutheran Care Center Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Walks Camp Lutheran Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walks Camp Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walks Camp Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walks Camp Lutheran Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Brush Cemetery
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brush Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brush Cemetery is located in Morgan County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Presbyterian Church Columbarium
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presbyterian Church Columbarium
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presbyterian Church Columbarium have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Presbyterian Church Columbarium is located in Morgan County
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Arapahoe County
    • J. L. Brush Memorial Cemetery
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the J. L. Brush Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the J. L. Brush Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The J. L. Brush Memorial Cemetery is located in Morgan County
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Morgan County
    • Thurman Cemetery
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thurman Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Lee Cemetery
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lee Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Akron Cemetery
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Akron Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Akron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Akron Cemetery is located in Washington County
    • Walks Camp Cemetery
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walks Camp Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walks Camp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walks Camp Cemetery is located in Lincoln County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 communities are within 30 miles [48.3 km]<3> of the Swan Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Swan Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Woodrow
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Last Chance
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Last Chance
    • Last Chance is located in Washington County
  • Shamrock
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shamrock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock
    • Shamrock is located in Adams County
  • Rago ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rago. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rago
    • Rago is located in Washington County
  • Lindon
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Twelvemile Corner
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelvemile Corner
    • Twelvemile Corner is located in Morgan County
  • Cabin Creek
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cabin Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin Creek
    • Cabin Creek is located in Adams County
  • Elba ‑ Historic
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
    • Elba is located in Washington County
  • Anton
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
  • Xenia ‑ Historic
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Xenia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xenia
    • Xenia is located in Washington County
    • Xenia has also been known as:
    • Cody
  • Pinneo ‑ Historic
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pinneo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinneo
    • Pinneo is located in Washington County
  • Hoyt
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoyt
    • Hoyt is located in Morgan County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Brush
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Deer Trail
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Fort Morgan
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Midway ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Midway. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Washington County
    • Log Lane Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Lane Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Lane Village
      • Log Lane Village is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
    • Thurman ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Thurman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurman
      • Thurman is located in Washington County

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 Swan Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Swan Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Swan Cemetery:

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 Swan Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2091964  (Swan Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2091964 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Wetzel Creek
    • County: Washington         Elev: 1409
    • Location given for GNIS #2091964 (Swan Cemetery)

The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.gov/

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 Colorado's counties, including Washington, 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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Swan Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8711, Longitude: -103.6397       In this case, the coordinates for the Swan Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<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.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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